Zimbabwe vs Pakistan, 2nd ODI - Live Cricket Score, Commentary

After a demoralising loss (by 131 runs) in the first ODI on Thursday, Elton Chigumbura's Zimbabwe face an uphill task to find a favourable result on Saturday and stay alive in the three-match ODI series. Azhar Ali's Pakistan, on the other hand, are well-placed to seal another series victory. While the hosts can take heart from their performances with the ball, their efforts with the bat remain a constant work-in-progress. The batsmen were found wanting against the grip and turn of Yasir Shah and need to up their game, if they are to cause an upset. After a clinical performance in the first ODI, Pakistan's only cause of concern ahead of the second should be their top-order. None among Azhar Ali, Ahmed Shehzad and Mohammad Hafeez managed to get their eye in to make a big score. On the sluggish wicket in Harare, Yasir Shah will hold the aces once again.

Pakistan captain Azhar Ali won the toss and asked Zimbabwe to bat first. Thirty-year old all-rounder Bilal Asif debuts for the visitors.

Teams:

Zimbabwe (Playing XI): Brian Chari, Chamu Chibhabha, Hamilton Masakadza, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Elton Chigumbura(c), Richmond Mutumbami(w), Luke Jongwe, Graeme Cremer, Tinashe Panyangara, John Nyumbu

Pakistan (Playing XI): Azhar Ali(c), Bilal Asif, Mohammad Hafeez, Sarfraz Ahmed(w), Shoaib Malik, Mohammad Rizwan, Asad Shafiq, Aamer Yamin, Wahab Riaz, Yasir Shah, Mohammad Irfan