Kamran Ghulam played a pivotal role in Pakistan’s victory over Zimbabwe in the third ODI, scoring his maiden century in One Day Internationals. His brilliant knock of 103 runs was the backbone of Pakistan’s total of 303/6 in 50 overs, a challenging target that Zimbabwe struggled to chase down. Ghulam’s century was crucial in stabilizing the Pakistani innings after they had lost a few wickets early on, and he shared key partnerships to set a competitive total. Pakistan’s innings also featured contributions from other players, but it was Ghulam’s knock that guided the team to a commanding score.Pakistan defeated Zimbabwe by 99 runs in the 3rd ODI, clinching the series 2-1.
In response, Zimbabwe’s batting never got off the ground. The hosts were all out for 204 in 40.1 overs, falling short by 99 runs. The Zimbabwean batsmen could not get the partnerships going, and they were unable to chase the required target. Pakistan’s bowlers, led by experienced campaigners, restricted the Zimbabweans and took regular wickets to keep the hosts on the back foot throughout their chase.Pakistan defeated Zimbabwe by 99 runs in the 3rd ODI, clinching the series 2-1.
This win secured Pakistan’s series victory, finishing 2-1 after a rollercoaster series. They had lost the rain-affected first ODI by 80 runs, but bounced back strongly to win the second match by a massive 10-wicket margin, thanks to some dominant performances with both bat and ball. Pakistan’s ability to recover from their opening match loss demonstrated their resilience and depth, which helped them seal the series win comfortably.Pakistan defeated Zimbabwe by 99 runs in the 3rd ODI, clinching the series 2-1.
The series result also added another chapter to Pakistan’s strong record against Zimbabwe in ODI cricket. With 56 wins from 65 encounters, Pakistan’s dominance in this rivalry continued to shine through. The win was a morale booster for the team as they now look ahead to future challenges, with the series win providing the perfect preparation.
