Kamran Ghulam again increased Babar Azam's troubles, scored a century playing in his place in ODIs as well
Kamran Ghulam, Zimbabwe Vs Pakistan ODI: This is not the first time that Ghulam has scored a century after replacing Babar. Earlier in the home Test series against England, Ghulam had also scored a century batting in place of Babar.
In the third and final match played between Zimbabwe and Pakistan at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, Pakistan's young batsman Kamran Ghulam has scored a brilliant century. He got a chance in this series in place of former captain Babar Azam. Ghulam took advantage of this and played an innings of 103 runs in 99 balls.
This is not the first time that Ghulam has scored a century after replacing Babar. Earlier in the home Test series against England, Ghulam had also scored a century batting in place of Babar. He played this innings on 15 October. Thanks to Kamran Ghulam's century, Pakistan has given Zimbabwe a target of 304 runs to win.
Today, Pakistan won the toss and decided to bat first. Pakistan's opening pair of Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafiq added 58 runs for the first wicket. Faraz Akram broke this partnership by dismissing Saim Ayub (31) in the 13th over.
After this, Kamran Ghulam, who came to bat, shared 54 runs for the second wicket with Abdullah Shafiq. Sikandar Raza gave Zimbabwe its second success by dismissing Abdullah Shafiq (50). Shafiq hit five fours and a six in his 50-run innings. Captain Mohammad Rizwan (37), Agha Salman (30), and Irfan Khan (three) were dismissed.
Kamran Ghulam scored 103 runs in 99 balls with the help of 10 fours and four sixes. He was dismissed by Richard Engarava. Tayyab Tahir, who scored 29 runs, and Aamer Jamal, who scored 5 runs, remained not out. Pakistan's team scored a huge score of 303 runs for the fall of 6 wickets in the stipulated 50 overs. Sikandar Raza and Richard Engarava took 2 wickets each from Zimbabwe's side. Blessing Mujarbani and Faraz Akram dismissed 1 batsman each.