Pakistan’s Playing XI for Second ODI Against Zimbabwe
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the playing XI for today’s second ODI against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo, with some significant changes in the lineup. Tayyab Tahir and Abrar Ahmed will make their ODI debuts, replacing Haseebullah Khan and Mohammad Hasnain as Pakistan looks to test its bench strength and provide opportunities to emerging players.
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Debutants Ready to Make Their Mark
- Tayyab Tahir, 31, has earned his place following consistent performances in domestic cricket. He will aim to make a strong impression on the international stage.
- Abrar Ahmed, known for his “mystery” spin, joins the squad to add variety to Pakistan’s bowling attack, particularly strengthening the spin department.
After a Challenging First ODI
Pakistan’s team faces a must-win scenario after suffering an 80-run defeat in the rain-affected first ODI on Sunday. Chasing a modest 206-run target, Pakistan’s batting struggled, and they were reduced to 60/6 before the match was halted by rain under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method.
With Zimbabwe leading the series 1-0, Pakistan must win today’s match to keep the series alive.
Pakistan’s Playing XI for the Second ODI
| Position | Player Name | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saim Ayub | Opening Batter |
| 2 | Abdullah Shafique | Opening Batter |
| 3 | Kamran Ghulam | Top-Order Batter |
| 4 | Mohammad Rizwan (c) | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| 5 | Salman Ali Agha (vc) | All-Rounder |
| 6 | Tayyab Tahir | Middle-Order Batter |
| 7 | Muhammad Irfan Khan | Middle-Order Batter |
| 8 | Aamir Jamal | All-Rounder |
| 9 | Haris Rauf | Fast Bowler |
| 10 | Faisal Akram | Left-Arm Spinner |
| 11 | Abrar Ahmed | Leg-Spinner |
The second ODI is a critical match for Pakistan as they aim to bounce back and level the series. Stay tuned for updates from Bulawayo as the action unfolds.
