Pakistan on verge of successive innings triumph over Zimbabwe
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HARARE, May 9, 2021 (BSS/AFP) – Pakistan were thwarted by bad light on Sunday, one wicket short of a second successive innings win against Zimbabwe, but could afford to start contemplating a clean sweep of series wins on their southern Africa tour.
Despite a fighting innings by Regis Chakabva on the third day of the second and final Test at Harare Sports Club, Zimbabwe were 220 for nine in their follow-on innings at the close, 158 runs short of making Pakistan bat again.
“It would be a great win for us tomorrow as we will end both tours with wins in all series,” said left-arm spinner Nauman Ali, who took five for 86 in the second innings.
Pak vs Zim: Pakistan one wicket away from second successive innings win against Zimbabwe
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HARARE: Pakistan were thwarted by bad light on Sunday, one wicket short of a second successive innings win against Zimbabwe, but could afford to start contemplating a clean sweep of series wins on their southern Africa tour.
Despite a fighting innings by Regis Chakabva on the third day of the second and final Test at Harare Sports Club, Zimbabwe were 220 for nine in their follow-on innings at the close, 158 runs short of making Pakistan bat again. It would be a great win for us tomorrow as we will end both tours with wins in all series, said left-arm spinner Nauman Ali, who took five for 86 in the second innings.
Pak vs Zim: Abid Ali hits maiden double ton as Pakistan declare innings in 2nd Test
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Saturday May 08, 2021
Abid Ali gestures after scoring during the second day of the second Test against Zimbabwe in Harare on May 8, 2021. Twitter/PCB
Pakistan on Saturday declared the innings on the second day of the second Test against Zimbabwe after Abid Ali hit a maiden double century at Harare Sports Club.
Opening batsman Abid had scored an unbeaten 215 runs off 407 balls as Pakistan reached 510 for eight.
Zimbabwe s bowlers took four wickets Sajid Khan, Mohammad Rizwan, Hasan Ali, and Nauman Ali on the second day.
Pakistan batsman Abid Ali plays a shot during the second Test against Zimbabwe. (AP Photo)
HARARE: Abid Ali continued his marathon innings for Pakistan but lost three batting partners on the second day of the second Test against Zimbabwe as they looked to wrap up the two-match series on Saturday.
Opening batsman Abid had scored 151 not out as Pakistan reached 353 for seven at lunch at Harare Sports Club.
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Abid took 74 balls to add 33 runs to his overnight score of 118. He had faced a total of 320 deliveries in an innings which included 20 fours.
Zimbabwe s bowlers restricted the tourists to 85 runs in 28 overs during the morning, claiming the wickets of Sajid Khan, Mohammad Rizwan and Hasan Ali.
Abid bats on but Pakistan lose three wickets in Zimbabwe
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8th May, 2021 05:07:38
Abid Ali continued his marathon innings for Pakistan but lost three batting partners on the second day of the second Test against Zimbabwe as they looked to wrap up the two-match series on Saturday.
Opening batsman Abid had scored 151 not out as Pakistan reached 353 for seven at lunch at Harare Sports Club.
Abid took 74 balls to add 33 runs to his overnight score of 118. He had faced a total of 320 deliveries in an innings which included 20 fours.
Zimbabwe s bowlers restricted the tourists to 85 runs in 28 overs during the morning, claiming the wickets of Sajid Khan, Mohammad Rizwan and Hasan Ali.