Akram back to his best

Wasim Akram ripped through Zimbabwe’s batting to guide Pakistan to an emphatic win in the second one day international and also the ser...

Wasim Akram ripped through Zimbabwe’s batting to guide Pakistan to an emphatic win in the second one day international and also the series on Sunday.

Zimbabwe were 140 for six after 33 overs when rain ended the match. Pakistan, who totalled 344 for five after winning the toss and batting first, were declared winners by 104 runs according to the Duckworth Lewis method.

Stalwart left arm fast bowler Wasim Akram reduced Zimbabwe to 20 for four in the ninth over.

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He trapped Stuart Matsikenyeri in front with the first ball the batsman had faced, the fourth of the innings, bowled Andy Flower for a third ball duck and Grant Flower off the edge for one, and had Barney Rogers caught behind by wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal for another duck.

Brief scores: Pakistan 344 for 5 in 50 overs (T Umar 76, S Elahi 107, Youhana 76; G Flower 2/54, Evans 2/18) beat Zimbabwe 140 for 6 in 33 overs (T Taibu 30 no; W Akram 4/22)

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