Pakistan's cricket team secured a decisive win against Zimbabwe in the third and final match of the ODI series, clinching the series 2-1. After choosing to bat first, Pakistan set a challenging target of 303 runs, with Kamran Ghulam scoring his first century. In the second innings, Pakistan's bowlers dominated, restricting Zimbabwe to 204 runs and securing a victory by 99 runs. The win was a significant one for both teams, as the series was tied at 1-1 before the match.
In a crucial third ODI match between Pakistan and Zimbabwe, Kamran Ghulam's first ODI century helped Pakistan set a target of 304. The match was evenly poised as the series was tied at 1-1. Kamran's impressive performance, along with contributions from Abdullah Shafique, Mohammad Rizwan, Saim Ayub, and debutant Tayyab Tahir, helped Pakistan secure a comfortable victory over Zimbabwe. Despite a slow start, Pakistan's middle-order batsmen delivered, with Kamran's century being the highlight of the match. Zimbabwe's efforts were led by Sikandar Raza and Richard Ngarava, who claimed two wickets each. Aamir Jamal also made a valuable contribution, remaining unbeaten at 5 runs.
The Pakistan cricket team is set to face Australia in the second One-Day International in Adelaide with an unchanged playing XI. A source close to the team revealed that there had been contemplation of introducing debutant Faisal Akram, but the pitch seemed better suited for pacers. The source also said that the team would depend on their part-time spinners, Agha Salman, Saim Ayub, and Kamran Ghulam, who were not utilized in the opening match.
Pakistan's Test debutant Kamran Ghulam couldn't replicate his batting heroics in the 50-over format as he was dismissed for just 5 runs in the opening match against Australia. Ghulam tried to unsettle Aussie skipper Pat Cummins with some playful banter but ended up losing his wicket to a stunning bouncer from the pacer. With Mitchell Starc taking 3 wickets, Pakistan struggled against precision bowling and were all out for just 149 runs. Newly appointed skipper Mohammad Rizwan was the top scorer for the visitors.
In a comprehensive win at Multan, Pakistan's replacements for the second Test proved their worth with Kamran Ghulam scoring a century on debut and spinners Sajid Khan and Noman Ali taking all 20 wickets between themselves. Former cricketer Mohammad Hafeez took a dig at critics who had questioned the decision to drop key players from the squad ahead of the match. This win marks Pakistan's first home victory since February 2021 and breaks an 11-match winless streak at home.
In the second Test match between Pakistan and England, Kamran Ghulam stole the show on Day 1 with an impressive century on his Test debut. The young batter stepped up to fill the shoes of Babar Azam, who was not selected for the match, and performed brilliantly under immense pressure. Meanwhile, controversy arose as England captain Joe Root was seen rubbing the ball on spinner Jack Leach's head, sparking a debate on the spirit of the game.