Pakistan's captain, Mohammad Rizwan, has reflected on his team's remarkable comeback after securing a 2-1 series victory against Zimbabwe by winning the third and final ODI on Thursday in Bulawayo. The Men in Green sealed a dominant 99-run win, clinching the series in what had been a challenging encounter.

In his post-match comments, Rizwan expressed his pride in the team's performance, particularly after the loss in the opening match.

"It is a proud feeling. We lost the first match, and the expectation from the nation is very high. But we had the confidence to bounce back. We knew we would face some pressure here; playing away is always difficult in terms of conditions," Rizwan said.

He also highlighted the team's professionalism in adapting to challenging circumstances.

"As professionals, we did very well, minimized our mistakes, and performed well. We decided as a team we would never look at the pitch or the conditions, it is the same for us and them. We will just look to perform as professionals. We decided, because of the weather, that we would bat first, get a good total, and bowl 20 overs as soon as possible to get the DLS result."

Rizwan's leadership was complemented by outstanding individual performances, with Saim Ayub being named Player of the Series for his consistent batting. Ayub, who had made key contributions throughout the series, shared his thoughts on the final match.

"It was similar to the last game, the pitch was a bit slower today. We just see the ball and react, sometimes it goes outside the boundary, sometimes it goes for a catch. We just trust the process and enjoy, everything is not in our control. We try to stay in the present and enjoy each other's company," Ayub said.

The match also saw Kamran Ghulam score a stunning maiden century, his 103 runs off 99 balls anchoring Pakistan's innings as they posted a competitive 303/6. Alongside Ghulam, Abdullah Shafique (50) and Saim Ayub (31) contributed valuable runs, setting a strong platform for the team.

Zimbabwe's chase faltered early, with Pakistan's bowlers dominating. Despite a fighting 51 from Craig Ervine and a brief cameo of 37 from Brian Bennett, Zimbabwe's resistance crumbled. Haris Rauf and Aamir Jamal each claimed two wickets, helping Pakistan bowl out the hosts for just 204, sealing a comprehensive victory and the series.