The series-deciding third ODI between Zimbabwe and Pakistan on November 28 will determine the winner of the tied contest. Both teams are eager to claim the series victory. Stay tuned for live updates!
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the third ODI between Zimbabwe and Pakistan, taking place on Thursday, November 28, at Queens Sports Club. With the series locked at 1-1, today's match will determine the winner. Pakistan bounced back strongly in the second ODI on November 26, defeating Zimbabwe by 10 wickets in a rain-shortened encounter. After a day of rest, both teams return to the field for this crucial decider. Zimbabwe has a golden chance to make history by securing their first-ever ODI series victory against Pakistan. Stay tuned for all the live action and updates!
ZIM vs PAK Live Score, 3rd ODI: Zimbabwe's Fightback in Full Swing
Craig Ervine and Sean Williams lead Zimbabwe’s recovery after early setbacks, stabilizing the innings with grit and precision. Ervine is settling into his rhythm with well-timed strokes, while Williams brings flair, highlighted by a powerful slog-swept six off Abrar Ahmed.
Despite Pakistan’s disciplined bowling attack, including Abrar’s clever variations and Salman Agha’s tight spells, the duo continues to find gaps, rotating the strike and picking off boundaries. Their determined partnership is breathing life back into Zimbabwe’s innings, keeping their hopes of victory alive.
ZIM vs PAK Live Score, 3rd ODI: WICKET!
Just as the local crowd was buzzing with excitement, Pakistan delivers a crucial blow. A seemingly harmless half-tracker didn’t bounce as expected, catching Tadiwanashe Marumani off guard. Attempting a big pull, he mistimed it completely, swinging too early.
The ball thudded into his pads in front of leg stump. Despite replays suggesting it might have been sliding down leg, umpire Michael Gough raised his finger without hesitation. Abrar Ahmed claims his first wicket, silencing the crowd. Marumani walks back for 24, after striking four boundaries.
PAK 303/6 (50)
ZIM 90/3 (17.3) CRR: 5.14 REQ: 6.58
ZIM vs PAK Live Score, 3rd ODI: Saim Ayub Strikes Early
Saim Ayub makes an immediate impact in the third over, picking up two crucial wickets. Dion Myers departs for 4, attempting a sweep but mistiming it straight to Faisal Akram at deep backward square for a comfortable catch.
Craig Ervine, the new batter, wastes no time settling in, driving a crisp shot to third man for a boundary, signaling his intent to counterattack.
ZIM vs PAK Live Score, 3rd ODI: Early Breakthrough for Pakistan
Pakistan make an early impact as Zimbabwe lose their first wicket. Joylord Gumbie is left stunned, staring at Tayyab Tahir and Saim Ayub as the umpires send the catch upstairs for review. The decision stands—Gumbie is caught by Tahir off Ayub for 5 (9), with one boundary to his name.
Dion Myers now takes the crease as Zimbabwe sit at 10/1 in 2.4 overs.
ZIM vs PAK 3rd ODI Live Updates – November 28, 2024
🏏 Abdullah Shafique Raises His Bat
Pakistan's Abdullah Shafique celebrates his half-century in style. | 📸 Photo: AP/James Elsby
Match Overview:
Welcome to the live coverage of the series-deciding 3rd ODI between Zimbabwe and Pakistan at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo. The series is tied, and today's match will crown the victor. After a dominant 10-wicket win in the rain-affected second ODI on November 26, Pakistan aims to carry the momentum forward. Meanwhile, Zimbabwe eyes history with a chance to secure their first-ever ODI series win over Pakistan. Stay with us for real-time updates!
Live Match Highlights:
🕒 05:58 PM IST – Zimbabwe Fights Back
Craig Ervine and Sean Williams are leading Zimbabwe’s recovery after early losses. Ervine finds his rhythm with precise shots, while Williams adds flair, smashing a slog-swept six off Abrar Ahmed. Despite Pakistan’s tight bowling, the duo keeps the scoreboard moving.
🕒 05:28 PM IST – Marumani Falls
Tadiwanashe Marumani is trapped LBW after mistiming a pull shot off a half-tracker. Although replays suggest it was drifting down leg, umpire Michael Gough raises the finger. Abrar Ahmed takes his first wicket. Marumani departs for 24. ZIM 55/3 (10.5)
🕒 05:26 PM IST – Saim Ayub Strikes
Saim Ayub delivers a double blow in the third over. Dion Myers falls for 4 after a failed sweep, caught by Faisal Akram. Craig Ervine counters with a boundary to third man.
🕒 05:16 PM IST – Early Wicket for Pakistan
Joylord Gumbie is dismissed for 5 (9) after a sharp review confirms a catch by Tayyab Tahir off Saim Ayub. Dion Myers steps in as Zimbabwe sits at 10/1 (2.4).
🕒 05:11 PM IST – Zimbabwe Begins Their Chase
Joylord Gumbie and Tadiwanashe Marumani open the innings. Saim Ayub, taking the new ball, keeps a tight line. Gumbie finds a boundary to fine leg, ensuring a steady start. ZIM 6/0 (2.1)
Stay tuned for more updates, highlights, and key moments! 🏏
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