Pakistan v Zimbabwe | 3rd ODI | Rawalpindi | 3rd November, 2020 | Zimbabwe innings

[MenInG]

With the series in the bag already, Pakistan will hope to make it three in three against Zimbabwe in the final ODI in Rawalpindi on Tuesday, 3 November.

Overview

Pakistan v Zimbabwe, 3rd ODI
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
Tuesday, 3 November, 12.30pm local time, 07.30am GMT

A win would also see Pakistan go top of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Super League points table.

Zimbabwe have had some promising performances in the first two matches, but have failed to string together a perfect team effort. Pakistan, on the other hand, have had contributions coming in from all quarters.

The area the visitors would most like to fix would be the top order, which hasn't fired in either of the two matches. The onus will be on captain and opener Chamu Chibhabha to help deliver Zimbabwe with a strong start in the final match.

That, however, will be no easy task against Pakistan's formidable attack. Where fast bowlers Shaheen Shah Afridi and Wahab Riaz did most of the damage in the first ODI, spinner Iftikhar Ahmed led the charge in the second match.

Remember the last time:

With the quicks having provided a great start, Iftikhar chipped away into the middle order with only Sean Williams (75 off 70) going past fifty. The off-spinner struck key blows, including the wickets of Brendan Taylor and Williams on his way to a career-best haul of 5/40.

After having missed out in the first match, newly-appointed captain Babar Azam excelled in the second game striking a fluent 74-ball 77* to steer Pakistan to a six-wicket win in a modest chase of 207.

What they said:

Iftikhar Ahmed (Bowler, Pakistan): "I have worked on my skills, I am playing as a batting all-rounder and I've honed my skills since the England tour. I bowl a lot of variations, depending on the wicket and that's what gives me success. My batting preparation has been good too, and the youngsters have done quite well as well."


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Pakistan’s 15-member squad for 3rd ODI :

Imam ul Haq
Fakhar Zaman
Haider Ali
Babar Azam
Abdullah Shafiq
Mohammad Rizwan
Iftikhar Ahmed
Khushdil Shah
Faheem Ashraf
Zafar Gohar
Usman Qadir
Wahab Riaz
Shaheen Shah Afridi
Mohammad Hasnain
Musa Khan

 

[Muhammad Saad]

I am expecting to see Hasnain, Abdullah Shafiq and Zafar Gohar to play today while Shaheen ,Fahim and Imad should rest.

 

[Caved12]

I am expecting to see Hasnain, Abdullah Shafiq and Zafar Gohar to play today while Shaheen ,Fahim and Imad should rest.

Can't wait to see them play today. Khushdil as well.

 

[Titan24]

Fakhar
Haider
Babar
Abdullah
Khushdil
Rizwan (WK)
Iftikhar
Zafar
Musa
Rauf
Hasnain

Something like this would be great to give everyone atleast a match in ODIs. Iftikhar and Khusdil can share the 10 overs between them to make that 5th bowler.

 

[MenInG]

I am expecting to see Hasnain, Abdullah Shafiq and Zafar Gohar to play today while Shaheen ,Fahim and Imad should rest.

Imad , Abid and Rauf are not part of the 15 member squad for today

 

[Titan24]

Fakhar
Haider
Babar
Abdullah
Khushdil
Rizwan (WK)
Iftikhar
Zafar
Musa
Rauf
Hasnain

Something like this would be great to give everyone atleast a match in ODIs. Iftikhar and Khusdil can share the 10 overs between them to make that 5th bowler.

Wahab over Rauf as he is not in the squad for this match. Shaheen should be given rest.

 

[Titan24]

Imad , Abid and Rauf are not part of the 15 member squad for today

Rauf being rested is a bit surprising but, I guess they want to have atleast one experienced bowler in Shaheen or Wahab in the XI.

 

[zain7077]

Pak line up today is

imam
fakhar
babar
haider
rizwan
iftikhar
khushdil
wahab
musa
Hasnain
shaheen

 

[zain7077]

sick of this management, disaster of epic proportions.

 

[Caved12]

If Pakistan are smart they should rest Shaheen today and give him only one t20 game from the next three.

 

[shah_1]

Abdullah should have played first class then sit on bench

Useless management

 

[Caved12]

Pak line up today is

imam
fakhar
babar
haider
rizwan
iftikhar
khushdil
wahab
musa
Hasnain
shaheen

Shaheen gave everything in the first two odis, so don't understand why we want to play him and risk an injury. Misbah needs to get his head examined.

 

[Thunderbolt14]

If Pakistan are smart they should rest Shaheen today and give him only one t20 game from the next three.

Rashid Latif and Nauman Niaz did a technical analysis and apparently Shaheen’s physios are saying the same thing: if Shaheen stops playing, it could lead to issues later on in his arm when he resumes cricket again as his joints are extendable.

They brought up the issue of overplaying him but actually realized there are greater dangers not to play him. This is the feeling of Shaheen’s English physios mind you. They also compared him to Jofra Archer and said Archer had similar problems in his arm after not playing too long post-Ashes.

Anyways apparently there’s a scientific reason and the physios recommend Shaheen should play frequently another few months so his arm becomes stronger.

 

[shah_1]

Shaheen gave everything in the first two odis, so don't understand why we want to play him and risk an injury. Misbah needs to get his head examined.

Babar is a coward

 

[Titan24]

Not sure why Zimbabwe has been selecting to bat first in last two ODIs.

 

[Titan24]

Rashid Latif and Nauman Niaz did a technical analysis and apparently Shaheen’s physios are saying the same thing: if Shaheen stops playing, it could lead to issues later on in his arm when he resumes cricket again as his joints are extendable.

They brought up the issue of overplaying him but actually realized there are greater dangers not to play him. This is the feeling of Shaheen’s English physios mind you. They also compared him to Jofra Archer and said Archer had similar problems in his arm after not playing too long post-Ashes.

Anyways apparently there’s a scientific reason and the physios recommend Shaheen should play frequently another few months so his arm becomes stronger.

Interesting. Hopefully his other body parts can cope during these few months.

 

[shah_1]

Babar is a timid person, doesn't have the leadership quality

 

[Titan24]

Not sure why they wanted to go with 4 pacers again. Not a single backup spinner tried in this ODI series while even Shadab wasnt playing.

 

[MenInG]

Zimbabwe won the toss and batting

 

[Goooby]

Babar is a timid person, doesn't have the leadership quality

lol what did he do wrong? Jeez so negative for absolutely no reason

 

[Muhammad Saad]

Why they wasted Abdullah Shafiq's time? He could have played FC cricket and gain a valuable exposure.

 

[Darkrai]

Misbah is not a clown. He is the entire circus.

 

[naseem]

Pak line up today is

imam
fakhar
babar
haider
rizwan
iftikhar
khushdil
wahab
musa
Hasnain
shaheen

Khushdil 7.......no Shafiq...??? Where is the spinner....and why u r forcing on Saheen ...

 

[Arsal_AK]

This is just inexcusable. The series is done.

What's the point in playing Shaheen every game, he is going to break down soon.

Then no Abdullah, Imam could have easily sat this one out.

 

[imshally81]

No zafar gohar again

 

[Muhammad Saad]

Babar is a timid person, doesn't have the leadership quality

Seriously don't understand what's going on his head or may be it's Misbah running the show.

 

[Arsal_AK]

Why they wasted Abdullah Shafiq's time? He could have played FC cricket and gain a valuable exposure.

Precisely. He could have played two rounds in QeA trophy and instead he is doing nothing sitting in the dressing room.

 

[Khan12]

Rubbish. When will the clown leave.

 

[Darkrai]

No spinners yet again....i now see why some people consider him to be the worst thing to happen to Pakistan.

 

[aloo paratha]

Disappointed, but not surprised to see Zafar missing out...

 

[naseem]

I have said earlier and saying it now.....Misbah is a curse if pak want to do well in upcoming ICC events..
better get rid of Misbah & his supporters

 

[Zeshan547]

Misbah is not a clown. He is the entire circus.

bhai sab shukr kru they are playing Khushdil atleast, and retained Haider, that's more than what I expected

 

[Caved12]

Rashid Latif and Nauman Niaz did a technical analysis and apparently Shaheen’s physios are saying the same thing: if Shaheen stops playing, it could lead to issues later on in his arm when he resumes cricket again as his joints are extendable.

They brought up the issue of overplaying him but actually realized there are greater dangers not to play him. This is the feeling of Shaheen’s English physios mind you. They also compared him to Jofra Archer and said Archer had similar problems in his arm after not playing too long post-Ashes.

Anyways apparently there’s a scientific reason and the physios recommend Shaheen should play frequently another few months so his arm becomes stronger.

So sorry TB14, but this is a bundle of nonsense from Shaheen's physio, Rashid and everyone.

You must have heard of doms (delayed onset muscle soreness). This must be kicking in after playing two games in three days, so rest is very important today unless this game is against a SENA country or a world cup match.

and It is not like somebody has tied him with a rope on his off days where he can't work out or bowl a bit to keep that arm going.

 

[aasifwanis]

WTH is Misbah doing?
Was eagerly waiting for Shafiques debut.
This clown will debut him in 20-20 circus.
Man have some shame and let him establish himself in the format which suits him.
Disgusting fellow.

 

[shah_1]

lol what did he do wrong? Jeez so negative for absolutely no reason

Playing it safe by picking Wahab, Imam and Shaheen? He has a fear of losing a match. It was very evident whe reports came out that Malik and hafeez were picked against Bangladesh due to Babar.

Zafar, Abdullah and Usman deserved a chance

 

[naseem]

Abdullah Zafar could have played first class.....I hope Saheen don't get burn out....players like Hasan Ali and coaches like Misbah are a big cancer

 

[Mir jibran]

Hahah epic trolling by misbah
No shafiq no gohar no qadir
But thank god khushdil gets his debut

 

[shamaan]

Why they wasted Abdullah Shafiq's time? He could have played FC cricket and gain a valuable exposure.

Exactly what I said before the first odi the management are stupid and lack common sense

 

[Caved12]

Babar is a timid person, doesn't have the leadership quality

So true Shah_1.

 

[Arsal_AK]

Rashid Latif and Nauman Niaz did a technical analysis and apparently Shaheen’s physios are saying the same thing: if Shaheen stops playing, it could lead to issues later on in his arm when he resumes cricket again as his joints are extendable.

They brought up the issue of overplaying him but actually realized there are greater dangers not to play him. This is the feeling of Shaheen’s English physios mind you. They also compared him to Jofra Archer and said Archer had similar problems in his arm after not playing too long post-Ashes.

Anyways apparently there’s a scientific reason and the physios recommend Shaheen should play frequently another few months so his arm becomes stronger.

Did they say what the reason was? Doesn't sound right to me.

Either way he is going to break down from playing too much, that much is certain.

 

[shah_1]

Seriously don't understand what's going on his head or may be it's Misbah running the show.

If Misbah is running all the show then Babar is more timid than I think

 

[shamaan]

This is just inexcusable. The series is done.

What's the point in playing Shaheen every game, he is going to break down soon.

Then no Abdullah, Imam could have easily sat this one out.

And then we say we havent got any good bowlers or that they get injuired quickly ridiculous

 

[Mir jibran]

I dont understand why is Shaheen playing this meaningless odi
I hope better sense prevails and he is rested for t20s

 

[zain7077]

really infuriates and plays with the fans does Misbah. Why announce Zafar and Abdullah in the 15 then. let them play first class fgs

 

[Darkrai]

bhai sab shukr kru they are playing Khushdil atleast, and retained Haider, that's more than what I expected

Zimbabwe are batting first. Unless we perform badly, i don't expect Khushdil to bat since he is listed to bat at 7 and i don't expect them to send him any higher.

 

[Shafi]

Babar is a timid person, doesn't have the leadership quality

Babar will be as bad or even worse than Tendulqar as a captain. He has no vision or cannot be an aggressive captain. A dull captain.

 

[shamaan]

So no spinner in the team if you ain't going to try out a spinner when will you try out one.why is abdullah in the squad if you ain't going to pick him would have been better playing domestic and gain some experience.why is shaheen playing he should have been rested hes been playing non stop for the last couple months.this management is totally lost

 

[kingusama92]

What we see vs. what Misbah sees.

 

[Mamoon]

If Babar is not in agreement with Misbah over the team selection, then he needs to understand his leverage.

If there is one person in Pakistan cricket today who can take on Misbah and not face repercussions, it is him.

He needs to understand his value to Pakistan cricket at this point and where the team would stand without him.

He can pretty much get away with murder if he wants. PCB and Misbah will not be able to touch him.

That is why Babar needs to develop a more assertive and confident personality. When you know your value you can get things done. That is how Kohli got Kumble sacked and reinstated the drunkard Shastri.

 

[Goooby]

Playing it safe by picking Wahab, Imam and Shaheen? He has a fear of losing a match. It was very evident whe reports came out that Malik and hafeez were picked against Bangladesh due to Babar.

Zafar, Abdullah and Usman deserved a chance

Its fine, you can't have everyone in one team. Let them stay with the team for a few series and develop the skills required to succeed rather than playing them for the sake of playing them. Just because his mindset isn't exactly like yours doesn't mean he's timid or a coward, we've had someone making a debut in every game this series, tell me the last captain to do that. Its an international game not some club cricket. You have to keep every player in mind as a captain not just new talent.

 

[shah_1]

Zimbabwe are batting first. Unless we perform badly, i don't expect Khushdil to bat since he is listed to bat at 7 and i don't expect them to send him any higher.

Curse of sngpl

Asad Shafiq played for long

Expect Ifti chacha will be given a long run as well

 

[JibranAnsari]

What was the need to play wahab in this match? Using 4 quicks to overcome zimboks?

 

[shamaan]

Its fine, you can't have everyone in one team. Let them stay with the team for a few series and develop the skills required to succeed rather than playing them for the sake of playing them. Just because his mindset isn't exactly like yours doesn't mean he's timid or a coward, we've had someone making a debut in every game this series, tell me the last captain to do that. Its an international game not some club cricket. You have to keep every player in mind as a captain not just new talent.

They should have played alot more debuts in this series if they wearnt going to pick him in the final 11 he should have played in domestic!

 

[Thunderbolt14]

So sorry TB14, but this is a bundle of nonsense from Shaheen's physio, Rashid and everyone.

You must have heard of doms (delayed onset muscle soreness). This must be kicking in after playing two games in three days, so rest is very important today unless this game is against a SENA country or a world cup match.

and It is not like somebody has tied him with a rope on his off days where he can't work out or bowl a bit to keep that arm going.

You’re probably right, but I also do trust English based physios in general, so who knows? I’m not a medical expert

 

[Thunderbolt14]

Did they say what the reason was? Doesn't sound right to me.

Either way he is going to break down from playing too much, that much is certain.

Has to do with hyperextension and brittle joints, I believe those were the exact words. Again I’m just quoting what I heard. Misbah also mentioned a week ago that specialized experts were consulted in England during the England tour

 

[Goooby]

They should have played alot more debuts in this series if they wearnt going to pick him in the final 11 he should have played in domestic!

Training with the team is also valuable, missing a few domestic game isn't that big a deal. I'm pretty certain that they'll play them in the T20s. Its not the last match of the series

 

[Shafi]

If Babar is not in agreement with Misbah over the team selection, then he needs to understand his leverage.

If there is one person in Pakistan cricket today who can take on Misbah and not face repercussions, it is him.

He needs to understand his value to Pakistan cricket at this point and where the team would stand without him.

He can pretty much get away with murder if he wants. PCB and Misbah will not be able to touch him.

That is why Babar needs to develop a more assertive and confident personality. When you know your value you can get things done. That is how Kohli got Kumble sacked and reinstated the drunkard Shastri.

You compare Kohli with Babar. One is aggressive another one just timid batsman with limited stroke play ability.
Also Misbah has more power than Kumble and Sastri combined. He can even bench Babar without any reason. Babar is still a boy and long way to go to be a man to outsmart Misbah.

 

[naseem]

Can we have a remove Misbah petition

 

[aasifwanis]

Babar needs to be proactive to succeed.
He will never bloom as a captain till he takes tough decisions. He should take Misbah on and challenge him

 

[Xoib]

If Shaheen is unfit for one of the tests in nzl misbah should be charged for treason.

 

[angrypathan]

#MisbahOut

 

[naseem]

Its fine, you can't have everyone in one team. Let them stay with the team for a few series and develop the skills required to succeed rather than playing them for the sake of playing them. Just because his mindset isn't exactly like yours doesn't mean he's timid or a coward, we've had someone making a debut in every game this series, tell me the last captain to do that. Its an international game not some club cricket. You have to keep every player in mind as a captain not just new talent.

As if we are playing world beating Aussie side of 2000s or 70s Windies....it's Zimbabwe.... It's also about resting ur key players...esp Pacers.....also when will Zafar Abdullah be tried......if they r not played then why they are denied to play in Qaid e Azam.....Khushdil and Iftikhar both in playing XI Why

 

[saeed5646]

Typical Pakistan management who are clueless which format suite which player
Abdullah shafiq,zafar gohar are more suited for odis then t20i .I am pretty certain they will pick both for t20i and one failure will be enough reason for misbah to drop both for next tour

 

[DandyFellow]

The issue is that the people who got selected in the Playing XI were the ones who would have got selected even if we were playing a big team. Haider Ali and Khushdil make into the ODI team sooner rather than later. But players like Abdullah Shafiq, Zafar Gohar and Usman Qadir would not get the chance moving forward. They might get dropped for the next series without even playing. Therefore it is quite sad that we lost the best opportunity to try new players for these games which we could have then moved them to Pakistan Shaheens for the New Zealand tour.

 

[angrypathan]

Honestly why add Zafar and Abdullah to the 15 if there was no intention of playing them?

 

[naseem]

Babar needs to hold the team and PCB under his confidence and remove Misbah...it's only BABAR who can do atm....not anybody.....

 

[Ellipsism]

Misbah really is pathetic.

 

[naseem]

Typical Pakistan management who are clueless which format suite which player
Abdullah shafiq,zafar gohar are more suited for odis then t20i .I am pretty certain they will pick both for t20i and one failure will be enough reason for misbah to drop both for next tour

Do u think they would be played in t20s.....

 

[naseem]

Just ruined the first class experience of Abdullah Shafique....

 

[saeed5646]

Honestly why add Zafar and Abdullah to the 15 if there was no intention of playing them?

Especially Abdullah who is missing out on vital quaid azam trophy .He should be realised from squad immediately

 

[saeed5646]

Do u think they would be played in t20s.....

Well misbah has said that he will try youngsters in t20i

 

[naseem]

With Zimbabwe batting first not so much opportunity for Khushdil Haider I guess..unless Zim bat out of their skin and post some thing upwards of 260

 

[Muhammad Saad]

If Babar is not in agreement with Misbah over the team selection, then he needs to understand his leverage.

If there is one person in Pakistan cricket today who can take on Misbah and not face repercussions, it is him.

He needs to understand his value to Pakistan cricket at this point and where the team would stand without him.

He can pretty much get away with murder if he wants. PCB and Misbah will not be able to touch him.

That is why Babar needs to develop a more assertive and confident personality. When you know your value you can get things done. That is how Kohli got Kumble sacked and reinstated the drunkard Shastri.

What makes you certain that Babar has confidence in upcoming players? last time I checked , he wanted Malik and Hafeez in the lineup.

 

[naseem]

Well misbah has said that he will try youngsters in t20i

I don't know which age group falls under Youngster category of Misbah

 

[Titan24]

Despite not great selections in terms of trying new players, this series is bit better in terms of trying new players than 2018 (5 match) series vs Zim where there was just one debutant Asif Ali in the series while Shoaib Malik and was playing too.

 

[Muhammad Saad]

Babar needs to hold the team and PCB under his confidence and remove Misbah...it's only BABAR who can do atm....not anybody.....

Babar is in agreement with Misbah because he thinks like him too as he is a safety first person as well.

 

[Mamoon]

What makes you certain that Babar has confidence in upcoming players? last time I checked , he wanted Malik and Hafeez in the lineup.

Maybe he does not, these young players are awful.

However, if he does, then he needs to realize that he has the leverage to enforce his own decisions without worrying about consequences.

He is the most powerful person in Pakistan cricket at the moment but he does not realize his power.

 

[Titan24]

148.8 kph from Hasnain

 

[saeed5646]

148.8 kph from husnain

 

[Titan24]

Hasnain working on his new ball shape nicely in recent times. Needs to be more ruthless with his lines