Off-spinner Iftikhar Ahmed’s maiden five-wicket haul earned Pakistan a convincing six-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the second one-day international on Sunday.
The 30-year-old Ahmed took 5-40 as Zimbabwe was bowled out for 206 in 45 overs after the visitors won the toss and opted to bat.
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Off-spinner Iftikhar Ahmed’s maiden five-wicket haul earned Pakistan a convincing six-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the second one-day international on Sunday.
Captain Babar Azam led the chase with an unbeaten 77 off 74 balls and raised the victory with a straight six off spinner Wesley Madhevere in the 36th over. Imam-ul-Haq missed out on a second successive half century before being dismissed for 49.
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Pakistani spinner Iftikhar Ahmed, third left, celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Zimbabwe's batsman Sikandar Raza during their 2nd one-day international cricket match at the Pindi Cricket Stadium, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020. (AP PhotoAnjum Naveed)
Pakistani batsman Abid Ali plays a shot during the 2nd one-day international cricket match against Zimbabwe at the Pindi Cricket Stadium, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020. (AP PhotoAnjum Naveed)
Pakistan romped to 208-4 with more than 14 overs to spare and took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
Pakistani spinner Iftikhar Ahmed, center, celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Zimbabwe's batsman Sikandar Raza during their 2nd one-day international cricket match at the Pindi Cricket Stadium, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020. (AP PhotoAnjum Naveed)
Captain Babar Azam led the chase with an unbeaten 77 off 74 balls and raised the victory with a straight six off spinner Wesley Madhevere in the 36th over. Imam-ul-Haq missed out on a second successive half century before being dismissed for 49.
Left-arm spinner Tendai Chisoro, who won successful caught behind decisions against Imam through television referral, finished with 2-49.
The last ODI will be played on Tuesday before both teams meet in a three-match Twenty20 series, also at the Pindi Cricket Stadium.
Pakistani batsman Imam-ul-Haq plays a shot during the 2nd one-day international cricket match against Zimbabwe at the Pindi Cricket Stadium, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020. (AP PhotoAnjum Naveed)
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Zimbabwe's batsman Sean Williams plays a shot during the 2nd one-day international cricket match against Pakistan at the Pindi Cricket Stadium, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020. (AP PhotoAnjum Naveed)
Pakistani spinner Iftikhar Ahmed, third left, celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Zimbabwe's batsman Sikandar Raza during their 2nd one-day international cricket match at the Pindi Cricket Stadium, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020. (AP PhotoAnjum Naveed)
Pakistani batsman Abid Ali plays a shot during the 2nd one-day international cricket match against Zimbabwe at the Pindi Cricket Stadium, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020. (AP PhotoAnjum Naveed)