Tue Nov 26 13:14:01 UTC 2024: ## Pakistan Thrashes Zimbabwe in ODI Thriller, Ayyub Sets World Record
**BULAWAYO, ZIMBABWE** – Pakistan leveled the three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe with a resounding 10-wicket victory in the second match on [Date of Match]. After losing the first match by 80 runs via the Duckworth-Lewis method, Pakistan delivered a dominant performance, bowling out Zimbabwe for a paltry 145 runs before chasing down the target in just 18.2 overs without losing a wicket.
The star of the show was opener Saim Ayub, who smashed a breathtaking 113 not out off 62 balls, studded with 17 fours and three sixes. This innings set a new world record: it’s the first instance in ODI history of a batter scoring a century when their team’s target is under 150 runs. Abdullah Shafique provided steady support with an unbeaten 32.
Earlier, Zimbabwe, winning the toss and electing to bat, struggled against Pakistan’s bowling attack. Dion Myers (33) and Sean Williams (31) were the top scorers for Zimbabwe, but Abrar Ahmed (4 wickets) and Aga Salman (3 wickets) spearheaded Pakistan’s bowling triumph.
The final ODI of the series will be played on November 28th, followed by a three-match T20I series starting on December 1st.
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