Bulawayo: The cricketing excitement reaches its peak as Pakistan and Zimbabwe gear up for the final match of the three-match One-Day International (ODI) series at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo.
With both teams having won one match each, the series decider promises a thrilling contest. The match is scheduled for Thursday, November 28, 2024 and begin at 12:30 PM Pakistan Standard Time (PST).
In a setback for Pakistan, fast bowlers Ahmed Daniyal and Shahnawaz Dahani have been ruled out of the final ODI due to injuries sustained during a training session on Sunday. According to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Ahmed suffered a hamstring injury, while Dahani injured his left ankle. Both players will return to Lahore on Wednesday to begin rehabilitation under the PCB medical team’s supervision. Their recovery program will ensure strict adherence to protocols for a safe return to action.
To compensate for their absence, Abbas Afridi and Jahandad Khan have been called up to join the squad in Bulawayo ahead of the series decider. Both players are also included in Pakistan’s T20I squad for the series scheduled to begin on December 1 in Bulawayo. Additionally, Aamir Jamal, who has already played in the ODIs, has been named Ahmed Daniyal’s replacement for the T20I series.
Pakistan’s T20I Squad:
Salman Ali Agha (Captain), Aamir Jamal, Arafat Minhas, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah (Wicketkeeper), Jahandad Khan, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Hasnain, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Omair bin Yousuf, Qasim Akram, Sahibzada Farhan, Sufyan Moqim, Tayyab Tahir, and Usman Khan.
The final ODI holds immense significance for Pakistan as they look to claim the series after a fiercely competitive campaign. The inclusion of young talents such as Abbas Afridi and Jahandad Khan adds an exciting dimension to the team. Cricket fans are eagerly anticipating the outcome of this high-stakes encounter and the upcoming T20I series, which promises more action-packed cricket.
