Published: Oct 05, 2015, 12:30 PM (IST)
Edited: Oct 05, 2015, 08:28 AM (IST)
Pakistan and Zimbabwe lock horns in the series decider, third and final One-Day International (ODI) at Harare Sports Club (HSC) on Monday, after the hosts bounced back with a win in the second game following their 151 run-defeat in the series opener. While, Pakistan will eye to continue their recent good run, Zimbabwe will give their best in order to beat a top-ranked team in a bilateral series. All the matches in the African country have been taking place at HSC which is why they have mastered the conditions in that ground and that experience gives them a certain edge in the third ODI. However, Zimbabweans have always failed to convert a good start into a match winning performance. Live cricket scorecard: Zimbabwe vs Pakistan 2015, 3rd ODI at Harare
Even in the previous game, had it not been for the bad light, Pakistan were likely to chase down the target of 276.
Meanwhile, where the teams are concerned, Zimbabwe will likely continue with the same squad unless spinner Graeme Cremer recovers fully from a twisted ankle. He sustained the injury in the previous game that saw him exit the field with an unfinished over. If he misses out, Zimbabwe could mull bringing in leg-break bowler Tinotenda Mutombodzi. Pakistan on the other hand would might make a few changes, especially bringing back Wasim and Shehzad for the batting line-up, while the bowling attack is likely to remain unchanged. Live Blog: Zimbabwe vs Pakistan 2015, 3rd ODI at Harare
Squads:
Zimbabwe: Elton Chigumbura (c), Brian Chari,Chamu Chibhabha, Graeme Cremer, Luke Jongwe, Neville Madziva, Hamilton Masakadza, Tinotenda Mutombodzi, Richmond Mutumbami (wk), Taurai Muzarabani, John Nyumbu, Tinashe Panyangara, Sikandar Raza, Malcolm Waller, Sean Williams.
Pakistan: Azhar Ali (c), Aamer Yamin, Ahmed Shehzad, Asad Shafiq, Babar Azam, Bilal Asif, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Hafeez, Mohammad Irfan, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Rahat Ali, Sarfraz Ahmed (wk), Shoaib Malik, Sohaib Maqsood, Wahab Riaz, Yasir Shah.
