Hafeez sets up another Pakistan win

Pakistan v Zimbabwe, second T20I, Harare

Firdos Moonda

September 18, 2011

Pakistan 141 for 7 (Hafeez 51, Jarvis 3-14) v Zimbabwe 136 for 7 (Taibu 37 *, Hafeez 3-11) by 5 runs

Graduated from Pakistan made a clean sweep of Zimbabwe in all three formats of the game, with victory in the second Twenty20 thrilling finish last ball in Harare. Zimbabwe Chase - thanks to the Pakistan-controlled bowling - was not the pace until the final Tatenda Taibu on when attacked.

Required 20 runs off six balls, Taibu knew first delivery for six over long-on set the tone for the end of the fighting. Secured his exuberant running two runs each in the next four deliveries, and left him six off the last ball to get. Sohail Khan had the courage and bowled low, throw out the whole vast off-stump. Taibu was returning to the side leg and not even able to play a shot. He led an anti-climatic end of the hunt that Zimbabwe is too big to let, when it should have.

Vusi Sibanda and Chamu Chibhabha started with the right intention, opening the inning with a fine disk Sibanda directly to four. They scored a boundary off the first four overs, but not enough to turn the strike, and the need has increased year after year. Chibhabha tried to break the chains that Saeed Ajmal wine, looking more time in the attic, but was captured by Yasser Shah mountain outside the circle.

Ajmal opening wicket maiden name curb hunting in Zimbabwe, and they stayed until the final over. Sibanda frustration grew, and he was dismissed by a point Hafeez grip while attempting a big hit. Hafeez Midas touch with both bat and the ball was clearly upset and Cephas Zhuwao with delivery right. He also said that the points of Hamilton Maskadza gifted him a prisoner in his follow-up, and Brendan Taylor, who was caught by Misbah-ul-Haq at midwicket.

With Zimbabwe Chase disentangle, thrown wide framework Charles Coventry his bat on the first three deliveries Junaid Khan he faced. Two of them went to four and the third, the bottom edge to his stumps. Elton Chigumbura have played a couple of powerful blows, driving down the ground and pulling with relative ease, but was overthrown by bowling was too good for him to break out of the ground.

Players from Pakistan, did not panic, even when he went down to the last. Taibu had mobilized two and Prosper Utseya itself, but in the end, Sohail has the last word.

Zimbabwe, however, had an improved display in the field of the best, the lengths of discomfort and took all the catches offered to keep Pakistan in less than 150. Taylor was innovative with his bowling changes and, after opening with a spinner, introduced in the third Chibhabha more. Asad Shafiq Chibhabha blow when he tried to throw a long ball for six years but was caught by Chigumbura at long on.

Two balls later, Ramee Raja was caught in the leg rather short. Kyle Jarvis, who defeated him in lengths better than the last two games, hit the ball and runs the Raja, behind the couch, Ray Price and equipped with a simple decision. The hosts inflicted injury in the third to the beginning of Pakistan, where Shoaib Malik was caught behind Chigumbura, reduced postpartum wide.

Hafeez rode the wave and is another important sleeves, focusing especially on the spinners. As it was in the crease Hafeez, Umar Akmal could afford to be alert, especially against Chigumbura, which upset a lot of points slower balls controlled. Price finally Hafeez, who lofted a long, but just not enough to erase the border.

Departure Hafeez led yesterday, and most importantly, the limits of the drainage and Pakistan scored 36 runs in the last five acquisitions. Akmal was run back for a second, trapped far from his crease by a Chigumbura throwing, hitting and great Tanvir was bowled by Jarvis. Jarvis was solid on death and made good use of New Yorkers, a delivery, it is close to perfection.

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Misbah pleased with satisfying tour

Zimbabwe v Pakistan, 2nd Twenty20, Harare

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September 18, 2011

Misbah-ul-Haq will leave Zimbabwe after sweeping gathers armies of Pakistan in all formats. Three weeks ago, said the most important aspect of the visit to Pakistan, besides winning, is to blood young players, re-enter and integrate other as a team. After six wins, one of the tests, three and two Twenty20 ODI, Misbah think they have achieved all their objectives.

"We had really good teamwork, especially today, in the vicinity of the game," he said, when Pakistan T20 five-run second. "Everything worked well, especially bowling and fielding."

Throughout the series, Pakistan, has debuted with three players, fast bowler Junaid Khan, Yasir Shah and legspinner batsman Rameez Raja and Raja just did not get the opportunity enough to impress. Younis Khan, Sohail Tanvir and Imran Farhat to enjoy a successful comebacks, and only Shoaib Malik fought races. But it was one of the old guard, Mohammad Hafeez, who earned the highest praise for his captain.

"Mohammad Hafeez has been great all the way. He has contributed to the bat, contributed with the ball and I think we can say it was the main factor for us today." Hafeez was that Pakistan centurion in the spot test, long the leading scorer in limited-overs series and more wicket-taker in the T20, with seven scalps at an average of 3.00.

Hafeez half a century and three wickets in the second sealed victory in Pakistan T20, when it seemed to have finished 30 short runs. "We were looking for something around 150-170, we were 20-30 runs," said Misbah. Hafeez coil Triple Strike in Zimbabwe, which was necessary to make any necessary rate and 20 runs more than the previous one.

Sohail has been entrusted to defend the total and stayed to save the last ball six races. His shot entirely apart from the strain of Zimbabwe still below the target. "The plan was bowling, a New Yorker out of the trunk out and really upset here," said Misbah. "This ball was excellent, really was in place."

Although dominated Pakistan in Zimbabwe through the series, Misbah said he noticed an improvement in the hosts and have felt the pressure in Sunday's game on your computer. "They [in Zimbabwe] has not panic, just played cool, which was the main danger to us and that is why it was so close."

Brendan Taylor, captain of Zimbabwe, took the heart of the way his team performed despite the defeat. "We have demonstrated a better character, can not compare at all compared to the last game," he said. "All the honors Tatenda [Taibu], seemed to experience. Unfortunately, no one can really stick with him and us over the line, but there was much more positive today."

Taibu unbeaten 37 was the coup made the most of any of the Zimbabwe batsmen and was about to win the game. "We could have a little more simple, single T20 are very important and we tend to forget that sometimes," said Taylor. "If the guys rushed over and pushed most gardeners and more than twenty overs you can do five races. It's frustrating, but in the end was a good game of cricket."

Taylor said that the two cases, the first and the second ODI T20, when Zimbabwe was close to winning, and gave them hope that things will get better. "It 'a huge boost for us to know that playing good cricket, but we must be more consistent."

Zimbabwe has just over three weeks off before hosting New Zealand and then travel there too. "We have two and a half weeks of solid work in our physical and concrete. We are here to stay and work even harder than we did for this series. We are willing to learn and are willing to get better quickly so that we can show the world we can be competitive. "

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Pakistan aim for clean sweep

Zimbabwe v Pakistan, 2nd Twenty20, Harare

Overview Firdos Moonda

September 17, 2011

Match facts

18. September Harare Sports Club

Start time 1400 (1200 GMT)

Big Picture

Pakistan is about to complete a sweep of Zimbabwe in all formats of the game. Twenty20 victory in the second will be the culmination of a successful tour that have been tested at times, but came out on top every time. It would be an appropriate farewell to Waqar Younis, who will join last time on Sunday. The tour was free of the usual disputes and controversies and to end this way is also important.

One of the objectives of Pakistan was the introduction of new agents and combinations of changes and so far they have done successfully. Aizaz Cheema had a dream start in international cricket, while Yasir Shah, Junaid Khan and Sohail Khan also showed promise. Sohail Tanvir Khan Younis and made a convincing turn as it has Imran Farhat, Shoaib Malik if he still has work to do. To the captain Misbah-ul-Haq, the trip was an important step for his leadership and he took with great eloquence and aplomb, and he wants to leave with a win.

Zimbabwe want nothing more than to end the nightmare after struggling to compete with a rival who pushed, beaten and punished if necessary. His lack of experience at the highest level has been exposed and who fought to build on the one hand and the sleeves to contain the opposition of the other. An even greater concern is their ineptitude on the ground, where they were sub-standard and establish its opportunities. As a team, which once boasted commissioning and have done evil has been a big disappointment.

All is not lost, however. Victory in the game will still not say much, but it will give the team they think they need to move forward. They may have written this series already understood, and agreed to focus on New Zealand, but themselves a favor by treating the last game as seriously as others, especially because Pakistan does not seem to have one foot the plane, and give them a hard final drive.

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He was the only Zimbabwe batsmen showing no signs of a struggle, and all eyes will be on Charles Coventry to see if he can take his team on the line. Coventry is still best known for his 194 against Bangladesh in 2009, but not up to the reputation he created for himself in the battle. Many fans have asked why it was omitted from the initial test and ODI sides and the simple truth is that Coventry has had a run of poor form, especially after being tricked into opening the club to the World Cup and done much to deserve its place. But it is a great hitter, and has an excellent temperament and cricket in Zimbabwe when they needed him. Now he must deliver.

Ramee Raja was one of the most talked about young people in Pakistan, but his last appearance was a bit anti-climax. He entered a situation that forces him to fill the big shoes, because Asad Hafiz Mohammad Shafiq and had launched an impressive base and can be rowed was overwhelmed by having to rely on it. People told him about such a serious talent and support to national statistics. Although he only played six games over twenty, who scored 261 runs at an average of 43.50 and a strike rate of 148.29. With nothing to lose, can only have the freedom you need to show their talent on the big stage.

Team news

Zimbabwe does not want to risk entering the game with only three bowlers in the first line, picking two of Kyle Jarvis, Brian and Chris Mpofu Vitor and spinner Ray Price. But if they want to expand their range of staff, who may be their only option. If they want a more attacking spinner Prosper Utseya could replace Price. Vitor fought Shin criticize, and if he is fit, may come to Mpofu, who was wayward and expensive in the previous match.

Zimbabwe (probable): 1 Vusi Sibanda, Chamu Chibhabha 2, Cephas Zhuwao 3, 4 Hamilton Masakadza, Brendan Taylor, 5, 6 Charles Coventry, Tatenda Taibu 7, 8 Elton Chigumbura, Ray Price 9 / Prosper Utseya, 10 Kyle Jarvis 11 Chris Mpofu / Brian Vitor

Pakistan did not need too much change, and it is unlikely that when they try to create continuity in their starting lineup. Junaid Khan may be the opportunity in the shortest form over Sohail Khan, but the rest of the range should be unchanged.

Pakistan (probable): Mohammad Hafeez 1, Asad Shafiq 2, 3 Ramee Raja, 4 Misbah-ul-Haq, Shoaib Malik 5, 6, Umar Akmal, Sohail Tanvir 7, 8, Saeed Ajmal, Sohail Khan 9 / Junaid Khan, 10 Aizaz Cheema , Yasir Shah 11

Pitch and conditions

Batting is a joy on the ground in Harare, but as the previous match has shown that something in it for the bowlers too. Motion and the jump was offered for the bowlers were able to go bowling disciplined lines and lengths. Outfield is quick and limits should be plenty. With it was a Sunday, a large crowd expected to see the Pakistan for the last time on this trip.

Statistics and curiosity

Misbah-ul-Haq, the best season for T20 cricket was in 2007-08, when Pakistan reached the final in the World T20. He made 338 runs for 10 games in that period, an average of 67.60.

T20 Brendan Taylor, the highest score 60 not out. He made the shock victory in Australia in Zimbabwe's 2007 World T20.

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"Pakistan is a good side and were better than the series has gone. They are becoming very difficult to be successful. We must have a performance much better."

Zimbabwe coach Alan Butcher admits that his team defeated Pakistan

"They are good young players, and when they get more experience, to improve."

Misbah-ul-Haq, said that Zimbabwe has the potential to improve

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All-round Hafeez sets up big win

Zimbabwe against Pakistan, 1 Twenty20, Harare

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September 16, 2011

Pakistan, 198 4 (Hafeez 71, Shafiq 38) to win in Zimbabwe 113 (30 Coventry, Hafeez 40-10) 85 runs

Pakistan have continued their winning streak in Zimbabwe, with a landslide victory in the first international Twenty20. Their batsmen treated the opposition attack with utter contempt and broke Zimbabwe for the highest total ever conceded in a Twenty20. Pakistan plays with precision, responded with energy and commitment, and skittles Zimbabwe in the 16 to record a complete victory. Mohammad Hafiz has stolen the headlines from the two departments, scoring 71 with the bat and taking four rings.

However, Zimbabwe in a better state of haplessness, first with their lackluster display with the ball and play with no interest. Their three frontline bowlers were wayward and convincing, and commissioning of sub-standard, so they left too much to do with the bat.

Pakistan holds smash-and-rent began when Asad Shafiq high in Zimbabwe fast bowler Chris Mpofu, who made all the mistakes in the book, most of them by bowling too short. Shafiq scored four of the limits of their second-highest and the first six entries, with one pull of Elton Chigumbura. Hafeez was happy to have a background in the early stages of the innings, but took over when Shafiq was killed by a large piece of land from Charles Coventry short fine leg.

Hafeez has a special predilection for Hamilton Masakadza Pacers average, and showed the sweep arms in luxurious style, to get his half century 34 balls. Zimbabwe could have been prevented from reaching the point of reference when he drew a deep midwicket Hafeez 45, but Mpofu parried the ball over the line instead of six, was not visible.

Zimbabwe fielding was not up to standard again, and left too many possibilities. Rameez Raja Jarvis mistimed take from mid-on and Vusi Sibanda made the same next year, when Hafeez second lifeline. Coventry was the only one with a pair of strong hands, and kept up his cross, shot from Hafeez beat that just was not enough to go the entire distance.

Raja Ramee did not meet expectations. His 23 runs came mainly in singles and struggled to time their shots. He was out LBW price on Ray more than 17, allowing Umar Akmal and Shoaib Malik a chance to finish strong.

The two were removed, Tatenda Taibu by Omar behind the trunks and Malik in his followthrough Mpofu. Mpofu worse days when 'Umar struck for 15 runs in his penultimate over. Malik has had little impact, but Sohail Tanvir was destructive in the end. He was captured near the bottom, but Sibanda had to leave the fishery when it was pushed across the border in their tracks. The error cost Zimbabwe 18 runs on the latest.

With an enormous task that weighs on them, have been exceeded, but Zimbabwe has shown signs of greater purpose than themselves early in the series. Vusi Sibanda started with a fantastic player, but his second shot off an aggressive long ball which saw him caught beautifully by Misbah-ul-Haq mid-on. Misbah ran back and took hold of his shoulder with both hands. Sohail Khan could not take credit for this one-stop, but he deserved the following, which came two balls later when newcomers Cephas Zhuwao dropped bat and got a lead through Omar.

Brendan Taylor, Chamu Chibhabha and Hamilton Masakadza tried to create a dynamic, yet Taylor and Masakadza fell trying to play Chibhabha bigwigs and became the second victim when Hafeez was trapped LBW. Charles Coventry of Zimbabwe was the only batsman who was able to get more than a beginning. He struck four of four and six before beating top-Saeed Ajmal.

Hafeez very appropriate things upset when he finished with a flat Award, the delivery right, extend bad day prices. Price was sent down six wides while bowling and strayed too far into the side of the leg. Hafeez, however, was bang on target and finished with his best figures in the T20 gold to continue its course in Zimbabwe.

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Mohsin Praises Pakistan's Performance

Pakistan in 2011 in Zimbabwe

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September 16, 2011

Mohsin Khan, head of the Pakistan team, said choosing a youth team in the series of Zimbabwe will help in planning the war against Sri Lanka in United Arab Emirates next month.

Mohs had criticized the choice of an inexperienced side to tour Zimbabwe - the test only three of them fast bowlers and the other two rookies had only one game - but ended up winning the Pakistan Test and one dayers sweep.

"Overall, the team's performance is very satisfactory and although Zimbabwe was not a weak opposition, our guys played well and won all the games," said Mohsin theDawn Thursday. The tour ends with two Twenty20 matches, Friday and Sunday.

Several new players are picked, and they said that the series as a fast bowler and opening batsman Imran Cheema Aizaz Farhat, fared quite well. "This tour of Zimbabwe to help us very solid combination of size of the next series against Sri Lanka, which is one of the best teams in the world," Mohs said. However, the last call to a group of UAE is also the region in accordance with the conditions. "As the Sri Lanka series is repeated with the UAE are different circumstances, we mix accordingly."

Pakistan face Sri Lanka in three Tests, five ODIs and Twenty20 series, which begins Oct. 18.

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Pakistan Seek To Maintain Winning Ways

Pakistan v Zimbabwe, first Twenty20, Harare

Overview Firdos Moonda

September 15, 2011

Match facts

16. September Harare Sports Club

Start time 1400 (1200GMT)

Big Picture

Two weeks of hard grind, a fun part of the tour arrived, two Twenty20 matches at the end of the series between Zimbabwe and Pakistan. The hosts did not intend it too lightly, when their four losses (one-off Test and three ODIs) so far in Pakistan and want to show that they can compete and win them. I am also willing to shoot a mini-series of poor form in view of the important home and away series against New Zealand.

Zimbabwe is not a required experience in the T20 cricket and last played an international match in October 2010 against South Africa. However, they have revolutionized their installation at home with a major sponsorship deal for T20 competition and a number of international actors involved. They took enormous pride in this tournament and will be eager to show that the effort that went into that do not go to waste.

Pakistan has enveloped most of the tour, but go home without conceding a single defeat would be a significant achievement for them. In addition to the clean slate, they have another important thing to keep in mind - Waqar Younis ended his weekend, the coach and want to leave on a high note.

All players that Pakistan provided or re-introduced into their range, except Shoaib Malik, was impressed with the format and the most expressive of the game to play, they want to show their flair as the tour draws to a conclusion.

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The Zimbabwe LLLLL

Pakistan LWLLL

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The shorter format of the game is hard hitting and Elton Chigumbura was even talked about Zimbabwe, you can hit as far. He woke up some of his killer blows in the ODI series, but fell down often with a lot of very few deliveries. Similar equations exist in T20 only to be challenged and Chigumbura to be the man who challenges them. Zimbabwe will have smart box with him and consider him more time in the crease to show their big hits.

Aizaz Cheema not a single error so far on this tour. He was the master of the variation, the mixture gradually to the hilt with New Yorkers and gorillas and showing less experienced out the only way to be successful in the unaffected areas. With the format change, which could be a key to the success of Pakistan. Cheema has played 19 games in 27 countries and T20 wickets at an average of 18.40 and can be a handful of drummers principle of Zimbabwe.

Team News

Zimbabwe was added to Mr. 194, Charles Coventry, the team and the little-known allrounder Cephas Zhuwao their team. Coventry is likely to place in the order of the way, perhaps even ahead of the likes of Taylor and Taibu. Malcolm Waller should pay for a number of promising start pushing. Senior Paceman Chris Mpofu should be brought back, and spinner Ray Price is a loner.

Zimbabwe (probable) Vusi Sibanda, Chamu Chibhabha, Hamilton Masakadza, Brendan Taylor (CAPT), Charles Coventry, Tatenda Taibu (WK), Elton Chigumbura, Ray Price, Vitor Brian Kyle Jarvis, Chris Mpofu

For Pakistan, Ramee Raja must be given a chance after missing the match test alone, and all three one-dayers. Imran Farhat replaces it in the opening gap. Asad Shafiq was impressive in his first outing, and will compete with Shoaib Malik for a seat if Umar Akmal will be reduced. Yasir Shah has also earned praise, and can be stored in place of Saeed Ajmal, while Junaid Khan and Sohail Khan may face in the role of the third marine.

Pakistan (probable), Mohammad Hafeez, Imran Farhat / ream Raja, Khan Younis, Misbah-ul-Haq (capt), Shoaib Malik / Asad Shafiq, Umar Akmal, Adnan Akmal (WK), Sohail Tanvir, Sohail Khan, Aizaz Cheema Yasir Shah

Pitch and conditions

Brendan Taylor described the court in Harare as "one of the best in the world", and for the batsmen. The batsmen will again have the freedom of the surface makes the shot should not be problematic. Taylor is also expected to "bullets were flying everywhere," the shortest form of the game with a fast outfield and wear expected. It will be difficult for the bowlers again, but they are probably in a much anticipated T20 .

Curiosities

Zimbabwe T20 only played 14 and won only three. All his victories have come out.

Pakistan T20 had the lowest score after they stunned England from 89 September last year. None of their batsmen have been placed in more than 20, which are a.

Citations

"It's a rapid change in the ODIs the T20 is therefore a good opportunity for kids to showcase their talents and abilities."

Brendan Taylor, the captain of Zimbabwe, said the tight schedule will give your team a chance to recover quickly

"I love my cricket these days and I want to participate not only stick, but Fielding and be able to speak with the captain when we're under pressure and deliver my experience in all departments."

The man of the series in Pakistan in ODIs Khan Younis says he wants to continue to play an important role in T20s

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Pakistan Complete Series Sweep

Zimbabwe v Pakistan, 3rd ODI, Harare

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September 14, 2011

Pakistan 5270 (81 Younis, Shafiq 51, Chigumbura 2-36) beat Zimbabwe 242 for 9 (Chibhabha 62, 59 Sibanda, Cheema 4-43) for 28 races

Middle-order crisis in Zimbabwe and the efforts engaged by Pakistan in the field saw them complete their rehabilitation to host ODI and test series, but in the end a good profit for the third and final game. It is a step batsmen-friendly, Pakistan ended up best score yet proved to be too in Zimbabwe, which has been given the chance to win the game with a great opening partnership, but could not finish the job.

Pakistan were aggressive at certain crucial moments with both bat and ball and showed the value of the experience of Zimbabwe against a lineup that is still finding its feet at the highest level. Khan Younis and beautifully crafted 81 Aizaz Cheema four main performance windows, but Zimbabwe can be proud of the fight they showed, with minimal damage after a start Pakitsan was lush and has over 240 against a top team level.

Zimbabwe openers, Vusi Sibanda and Chamu Chibhabha, has built a solid base, the addition of 110 together. The couple began with surveillance and the chase begins to gain ground in more than nine. Sohail Tanvir was Sibanda, hitting three boundaries, an aerial view of square leg, a look at the side of the legs and cut through the point. He managed to stay away from the fire shot, which cost him his ticket six times this summer.

Chibhabha who had not played in two previous games in the series, was more cautious and not risk hitting the big shot when it seemed certain that it would reach the limit. There was a sublime strokes through the covers and Aizaz Cheema player hoisted straight into the ground.

Spin was introduced in the 11th over in the form of Mohammad Hafeez, who was financially without being threatening. His partner round legspinner Yasir Shah, had to wait until 22 more than his debut, but began to encourage generous with flying and a couple of Google. Sibanda gifted him his maiden ODI wicket two overs later. Such as Zimbabwe opens brought his half-century and appears to be accelerating, he was caught long on ignorance, after Shah.

Brendan Taylor moved up to about 3, but only lasted 14 balls before being caught behind Chibhabha and died shortly afterwards in a soft dismissal, Younis taking gifts to cover. Tatenda Taibu and Hamilton Masakadza showed signs of stabilization of the innings, but dismissal Taibu, caught by Younis sports in deep waters has triggered a mini collapse as Zimbabwe lost four wickets for 32 runs. Masakadza fell to a slower ball Sohail Khan, a sweater and untimely Chigubura Waller has been cleaned by a special Cheema, leaving the Zimbabwe batsmen without recognition. Cheema continued its impressive series of this series, bowling and in times of death of the game to end the career best figures of 4 for 43rd

Zimbabwe Spinners and Elton Chigumbura did well to hold Pakistan to 270 after it looked like a score of 300 in sight. In the absence of paceman Chris Mpofu high, Zimbabwe seamer inexperience has been exposed and Brian Jarvis and Kyle Vitor served a variety of short and wide deliveries with Vitor sometimes go too far on the side of the leg.

It took three reports of the couple to find the right length, which was very brief on this surface, but any small deviation was punished, as Jarvis found out when upset over a length of Imran Farhat, who shot to break his point. Reward came when Vitor unexpectedly hit a shorter and has some extra bounce, which surprised Hafeez, who shot to deep midwicket Waller.

Chigumbura and Asad Shafiq prices linked Khan Younis and down and dragged along the rate of just over five years. Chigumbura was particularly impressive, which is the length from the start and Farhat committed before the temptation of driving with a fuller delivery, slower than the first game was played into the hands of Chamu Chibhabha cover.

Younis was not so easily tempted. He was happy to see the ball good length and attack anything overpitched or foot, bringing his fifty with a lovely shot down on the lid further. Asad struggled against some tight bowling early in his innings, but Younis helped him find his rhythm, and the couple began to turn the strike well.

Zimbabwe made a show Gardeners mixed savings limits, leaving the others through the catch and take a little while unlikely to drop further. Shafiq was perplexed after work smart by Taibu who collected the ball on the rebound of his own chest to remove deposits and Shoaib Malik, who returned to play an authority innings since he made his return, a masterfully captured Chigumbura, in monitoring.

Younis looked set for one hundred, but was also taken in an impressive way when the bag Jarvis return catch after induction training. With wickets in hand in the last 10 acquisitions such as Pakistan Adnan Akmal and Misbah-ul-Haq to start, but the couple have added only 55 runs together. Finally it proved to be more than enough.

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Zimbabwe, Ahead Despite The Late Flurry Of Wickets

Zimbabwe v Bangladesh, only evidence, Harare, 3rd day

Zimbabwe 92 for 4 (38 Sibanda, Chakib 1-9) and 370 to lead Bangladesh 287 (Ashraful 73, Chakib 68, Vitor 4-66) by 175 runs

Strong all-round performance in Zimbabwe has given them a slight advantage in a competitive international match so far. The hosts batted their way to 83-run first innings advantage after bowling to aggressive success of Bangladesh in the medium and lower-order and extended the 175 is close to the game, but lost four wickets in the process.

Bangladesh were disappointed with their efforts, while at bat. Their batters were able to negotiate the movement and rhythm Vitor Brian Kyle Jarvis, but finally fell prey to poor shot selection and lack of concentration. Mohammad Ashraful, who hit a rare two-day warning, survived two chances in the first hour and a LBW appeal relies on a decision that was taken from a premature pull over the head of the gorge. Despite flirting with danger, took half a century, determined a cut point of trust.

Despite flirting with danger, Ashraful achieved depends on a secure half a century will pass through a point that seemed to settle him. Mahmudullah negotiated an attack on one of patience, but then meekly pulled a short ball - the one that should have sent more than half Wicket - square on the leg. Shakib Al Hasan took out a butterfly, which formed a strong partnership with Ashraful. A couple went well between the wickets, and constantly deals with short, even bowling by Elton Chigumbura, Chris Mpofu in an authoritative way.

Ashraful looked to bat for the day, but gave his wicket away trying to run a piece of ball past short, only succeed in getting a head start with Tatenda Taibu. With the anchor switch Chakib, Bangladesh still have lunch with relative ease, despite being 170 runs behind at the moment.

They returned to a hostile attack against Zimbabwe, which was a new ball available to them seven acquisitions. Mpofu, who was bowled with the old ball includes dinner, then shared the new ball with Vitoria, a business that was impressive. Both bowlers started bowling too short, but it does not cost much. Shakib to become the first victim, when he came out and cut delivery Mpofu, who was not full enough to drive.

The captain of Bangladesh disappeared bowlers alternated with full deliveries and bouncers forced Abdur Razzak deal with a good line. It did not last long and was out LBW to a full Mpofu jet that hit the bottom before the strain of the medium. Mushfiqur Rahim has played a stroke patient, but after negotiating a barrage of short balls, played at the end, pull a blunt and was caught at deep square leg.

Jarvis has finally claimed his first test wicket, bowling Shafiul Islam throughout the diet, which maintained the line and sent to the offstump falling out of the country. Rubel Hossain had a great time, sending the ball flies over the slip cordon and a half in the top four, but it was a Last Man Standing, the LBW Robiul Islam out of the ever-bubbly Ray Price.

Having seen the fight batters Bangladesh, Zimbabwe's openers made a cautious start and Shafiul Robiul Islam was more consistent than they were in the first innings, mixed their supplies complete with their short beat them. During the first ten overs, had Vusi Sibanda Tinotenda Mawoyo and scored only 25 runs.

But Shakib Al Hasan once for a ride early on, and Abdur Razzak grew up, he did not apply the same pressure as the seamers, with Sibanda lofted him down the ground for six cylinders. Mahmudullah replaced him, but lasted only two overs, as he did in the first innings, before Shakib occurred.

Rubel was the most impressive QuickSet Bangladesh and bowled a good pace with good control. His prize was an average of the potential supply, however, short ball, he was there to shoot. Sibanda obliged, but was caught at midwicket. Mawoyo was sensitive to the other end, choose to leave deliveries outside offstump, but after a brief pause in his delivery from Robiul offstump uprooted, cut their way into the gap between BAT and pad.

Final counters Masakadza Hamilton, who gave a Chakib captured and shot, and Ray Price, who was out LBW Razzak, Bangladesh gave players something to be cheerful about at the end of the day, and dragged back into a game that escapes them.

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Intikhab Alam Removed As Team Manager

The PAC has replaced his former coach Intikhab Alam as team leader for the tour of Pakistan, Zimbabwe. Intikhab was appointed director in October 2010, before the series against South Africa in the UAE. Take your position is Naveed Akram Cheema, a member of the board of the PAC.

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