For today’s second ODI of the three-match series against Zimbabwe, which is set to take place in Bulawayo, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has revealed the starting lineup.
With leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed and middle-order batsman Tayyab Tahir expected to make their ODI debuts, the team has made some significant alterations. They take the place of Mohammad Hasnain and Haseebullah Khan as Pakistan aims to test its bench strength and give up-and-coming players a chance.
Newcomers All Set to Shine
Tayyab Tahir, 31, will want to leave a lasting impression on the international scene after earning his spot with steady local cricket achievements. In the meantime, Pakistan has summoned up Abrar Ahmed, a gifted “mystery” spinner, to strengthen their bowling assault and diversify their spin options.
The adjustments follow Pakistan’s crushing 80-run loss in the rain-soaked first ODI on Sunday using the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method. Pakistan labored to reach 60/6 before rain ended the match at Queen’s Sports Club, chasing a modest 206-run mark.
Pakistan must win the three-match match to maintain their aspirations of winning the series, since Zimbabwe leads 1-0.
Playing 11
1 Saim Ayub
2 Abdullah Shafique
3 Kamran Ghulam
4 Mohammad Rizwan (c) (W)
5 Salman Ali Agha (vc)
6 Tayyab Tahir
7 Muhammad Irfan Khan
8 Aamir Jamal
9 Haris Rauf
10 Faisal Akram
11 Abrar Ahmed
For Pakistan, who want to recover and tie the series, the second ODI looks to be a crucial match. As the action develops, keep checking back for updates from Bulawayo.
