Pakistan set 196-run target against Zimbabwe in Tri-Nation Series match

In the fourth match of the Tri-Nation Series, Pakistan set a massive target of 196 runs for Zimbabwe.

In the match played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Pakistan scored 195 runs for the loss of five wickets, thanks to brilliant innings by Babar Azam and Sahibzada Farhan.

Babar Azam played an impressive knock of 74 runs off 52 balls, hitting seven fours and two sixes. Sahibzada Farhan contributed 63 runs off 41 balls with the help of four fours and three sixes.

Fakhar Zaman remained unbeaten on 27 runs, while Saim Ayub scored 13, Mohammad Nawaz 4, and Faheem Ashraf 3 runs.

For Zimbabwe, captain Sikandar Raza stood out with two wickets for 39 runs.

Earlier, Pakistan won the toss and decided to bat first. Two changes were made to the national squad—fast bowler Naseem Shah and spinner Usman Tariq were included in the playing XI.

Fast bowler Salman Mirza and spinner Abrar Ahmed were rested for the match against Zimbabwe.

Pakistan’s Playing XI:

Under the captaincy of Salman Ali Agha, the team includes Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Sahibzada Farhan, and Usman Khan. Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Wasim Junior, Usman Tariq, and Naseem Shah are also part of the final squad.