Green Shirts’ playing XI for second ODI revealed

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Zimbabwe's Sikandar Raza (L) bowls a sweep during the 1st ODI between Zimbabwe and Pakistan at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on November 24, 2024. — AFP
Zimbabwe’s Sikandar Raza (L) bowls a sweep during the 1st ODI between Zimbabwe and Pakistan at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on November 24, 2024. — AFP

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday announced the playing XI for the second ODI between the Green Shirts and Zimbabwe to be played at the Queen Sports Club.

Two changes have been made to the team. Tayyab Tahir will play in place of Haseebullah Khan and Mohammad Hasnain has been replaced by Abrar Ahmed.

The second ODI at the Queens Sports Club tomorrow (Tuesday) will mark Abrar’s debut in ODI cricket.

Besides, batsmen Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique and Kamran Ghulam have been retained in the team.

Along with captain and wicketkeeper batsman Mohammad Rizwan, the side includes Salman Ali Agha, Irfan Niazi and Amir Jamal.

Haris Rauf will lead the pace department as Faisal Akram’s spin skills will be in action tomorrow against the host side.

Zimbabwe lead the three-match ODI series 1-0 after winning the first match by 80 runs using the DLS method.

They were restricted by Pakistan bowlers for 205 but the visiting team failed to cement themselves and were 60/6 when the rain started to pour in Bulawayo.