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- Published: November 27, 2024 20:10
New Delhi: In a symbolic gesture to generate awareness for the people suffering from cancer, the Pakistani cricket team has decided to wear orange caps rather than their traditional ‘green’ caps during the ongoing ODI series against Zimbabwe.
Trophy unveiled for the Pakistan vs Zimbabwe ODI series 🏆
The teams are wearing orange caps today to support children affected by cancer in Zimbabwe.#ZIMvPAK | #BackTheBoysInGreen pic.twitter.com/SHoKP51bhI
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) November 24, 2024
During the trophy unveiling ceremony before the match, Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan and Zimbabwe skipper Craig Ervine donned orange headgear, symbolizing their solidarity with the cause. The initiative highlights the power of cricket to transcend the sport, rallying behind meaningful social issues.
What happened in the second ODI?
After losing the first ODI, the Pakistani cricket team bounced back in style to tie the series 1 apiece. The men in green produced an all round show to draw level in the ODI series.
After bowling out Zimbabwe for 145, Pakistan overhauled the target in just 18.2 overs. Opener Saim Ayub was the superstar with the bat, hitting a quickfire century. Earlier, the spin duo of Abrar Ahmed and Agha Salman shared seven wickets to dismiss the hosts for a below total.
Pakistan Squad against Zimbabwe
ODI squad
Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Ahmed Daniyal, Faisal Akram, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah (wk), Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Muhammad Irfan Khan, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Shahnawaz Dahani and Tayyab Tahir.
T20I squad
Ahmed Daniyal, Arafat Minhas, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah (wk), Jahandad Khan, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Hasnain, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Omair bin Yousuf, Qasim Akram, Sahibzada Farhan, Salman Ali Agha, Sufyan Moqim, Tayyab Tahir and Usman Khan.
Zimbabwe Squad
Craig Ervine (c), Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Faraz Akram, Brian Bennett, Joylord Gumbie, Trevor Gwandu, Clive Madande, Tinotenda Maposa, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Brandon Mavuta, Tashinga Musekiwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava.
