BULAWAYO – Zimbabwe on Tuesday won the toss and opted to bat first against Pakistan in the second One Day International (ODI) being played in Bulawayo.
The both sides are determined to win the match.
After winning the toss, Zimbabwe Captain Ervine expressed his determination to win the match and secure the first-ever series victory against Pakistan.
He said that it is an historic opportunity for Zimbabwean cricket.
On the other hand, Pakistan’s captain, Mohammad Rizwan, stated that had he won the toss, he would have chosen to bat first as well. He emphasized his team’s focus on clinching victory to ensure success in the series.
Rizwan also announced two changes to Pakistan’s lineup, with debut caps handed to spinner Abrar Ahmed and Tayyab Tahir. Meanwhile, Mohammad Hasnain and Haseebullah have been dropped from the team.
Squads:
Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan (captain), Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, Kamran Ghulam, Tayyab Tahir, Salman Ali Agha, Mohammad Irfan Khan, Aamir Jamal, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Faisal Akram
Zimbabwe: Craig Ervine (captain), Brian Bennett, Joylord Gumbie, Trevor Gwandu, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Brandon Mavuta, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams
