Pakistan announce playing XI for second ODI against Zimbabwe

Pakistan has announced its playing XI for the second ODI against Zimbabwe, set to take place on November 26 in Bulawayo. The team includes two debutants, middle-order batter Tayyab Tahir and leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed.  

Tayyab has earned his spot after strong performances in domestic cricket and will be looking to impress on the international stage. Abrar, a talented spinner, has been called up to strengthen Pakistan's bowling attack. Both players replace Haseebullah Khan and Mohammad Hasnain in the lineup.  

The inclusion of new players reflects Pakistan’s strategy to test their bench strength and provide opportunities to emerging talents.  

In the first ODI, Zimbabwe defeated Pakistan by 80 runs using the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method after rain interrupted the match. Pakistan struggled in their chase, managing only 60/6 before the game was stopped.  

Zimbabwe currently leads the three-match series 1-0. The second ODI offers Pakistan a chance to bounce back and level the series. Fans will be watching closely to see how the debutants perform in this must-win match.  

Playing XI:
Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Rizwan (c), Salman Ali Agha (vc), Tayyab Tahir, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Aamir Jamal, Haris Rauf, Faisal Akram, and Abrar Ahmed.