Pakistan defeat Zimbabwe by 99 runs in third ODI to win series 2-1

Pakistan on Thursday inflicted a 99 runs defeat on Zimbabwe in the third One Day International to win the series by 2-1 at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo on Thursday.

Earlier, the Green Shirts won the toss and elected to bat first against the hosts.

Kamran Ghulam’s maiden century, followed by a combined bowling effort, steered Pakistan to a resounding victory over Zimbabwe in the ODI series decider.

Chasing a daunting 304-run target, the home side only managed 204 despite skipper Craig Ervine’s gutsy half-century.

Zimbabwe got off to a shaky start to the run chase as they were reduced to 10/2 inside three overs.

Following the slump, Ervine joined hands with Tadiwanashe Marumani and forged a cautious 39-run partnership, lasted with the latter’s dismissal in the ninth over.

Ervine was then involved in another crucial partnership, when he added 41 runs for the fourth wicket with Sean Williams before eventually falling victim to Aamir Jamal in the 26th over.

He remained the top-scorer for Zimbabwe with a 63-ball 51, laced with five fours and a six.