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Pakistan have lost one of their last three matches against Zimbabwe. Everyone is talking about it. But I would say Zimbabwe played very well throughout the series. Even in the first match I thought Zimbabwe might win. But Pakistan bowlers are very experienced. So Zimbabwe was not able to win. Zimbabwe does not have the opportunity to play against any of the big teams. As far as I can remember, they last played with a big team in December 2017. They played against South Africa. If they host more series against big teams, they may be able to play better in the future.

The problem with Zimbabwe is that we don't know who are the players included in their squad one month from now. Every now and then, the players rebel against the management and travel to England or Australia to play club cricket. They have no stability in their team and this will be having a negative impact on the cohesion and team spirit. But all that said, they performed well against Pakistan.
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Will be careful and most probably will be going for the underdog if Pakistan is involved  Grin.

It's not just Pakistan. Don't you remember the recent defeat of England against Ireland? If one of the larger teams are playing against an associate nation or a lower ranked nation such as Zimbabwe, I normally bet in favor of the latter. There is a very good chance that at least one out of the three matches will end up in an upset. The returns will be greater than what you normally get from betting in favor of teams such as England and Pakistan.
Pakistan have lost one of their last three matches against Zimbabwe. Everyone is talking about it. But I would say Zimbabwe played very well throughout the series. Even in the first match I thought Zimbabwe might win. But Pakistan bowlers are very experienced. So Zimbabwe was not able to win. Zimbabwe does not have the opportunity to play against any of the big teams. As far as I can remember, they last played with a big team in December 2017. They played against South Africa. If they host more series against big teams, they may be able to play better in the future.
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Will be careful and most probably will be going for the underdog if Pakistan is involved  Grin.

It's not just Pakistan. Don't you remember the recent defeat of England against Ireland? If one of the larger teams are playing against an associate nation or a lower ranked nation such as Zimbabwe, I normally bet in favor of the latter. There is a very good chance that at least one out of the three matches will end up in an upset. The returns will be greater than what you normally get from betting in favor of teams such as England and Pakistan.
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~Pakistan now again favorite to win the super over.  Smiley
I was crazy enough to add Pakistan to win in a $100 parlay and the odds while i wagged was a mere 1.12 thinking Pakistan is playing against a washed up Zimbabwe and i washed away my bet and this is my only loss in the parlay. No more pre match betting for Pakistan as i had the same incident in the last ODI World Cup when they played England if i remember correctly.

As they say that Pakistan is an unpredictable team so bet on them at your own risk.
Will be careful and most probably will be going for the underdog if Pakistan is involved  Grin.

Pakistani team has been playing substandard cricket for quite sometimes now. The were struggling to win matches in this series and as expected the couldn't even win all them.

Pre match betting should be done on teams that are predictable, although cricket itself is unpredictable but, you still will have confidence on a team that has been consistently performing.

From the first match in this series they were struggling against a weak side, it is very risky to bet on such a team.
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~Pakistan now again favorite to win the super over.  Smiley
I was crazy enough to add Pakistan to win in a $100 parlay and the odds while i wagged was a mere 1.12 thinking Pakistan is playing against a washed up Zimbabwe and i washed away my bet and this is my only loss in the parlay. No more pre match betting for Pakistan as i had the same incident in the last ODI World Cup when they played England if i remember correctly.

As they say that Pakistan is an unpredictable team so bet on them at your own risk.
Will be careful and most probably will be going for the underdog if Pakistan is involved  Grin.
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It was a surprising result. Pakistan should have won the series 3-0, but they could only manage 2-1.
Zimbabwe played well especially Sean Williams when they were struggling and was able to put a decent score and then troubling the Pakistan top order and then their captain was able to put a good partnership but Zimbabwe was somehow able to tie the match and then win the super over, so full credits to Zimbabwe.

Now the issue is that all these matches count for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Super League 2020. I could see Zimbabwe with their first points (10 points from 3 matches). Pakistan is at second position with 20 points. In case they had won this match, then they could have replaced England at the top position. 
What is this Cricket World Cup Super League, is this the world cup but the next ODI World Cup will be in 2023 or are you talking about something else.
Here you can check all details about this Cricket World Cup Super League https://www.espncricinfo.com/table/series/19882/season/2020/icc-mens-cricket-world-cup-super-league

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020%E2%80%9322_ICC_Cricket_World_Cup_Super_League
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It was a surprising result. Pakistan should have won the series 3-0, but they could only manage 2-1.
Zimbabwe played well especially Sean Williams when they were struggling and was able to put a decent score and then troubling the Pakistan top order and then their captain was able to put a good partnership but Zimbabwe was somehow able to tie the match and then win the super over, so full credits to Zimbabwe.

Now the issue is that all these matches count for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Super League 2020. I could see Zimbabwe with their first points (10 points from 3 matches). Pakistan is at second position with 20 points. In case they had won this match, then they could have replaced England at the top position. 
What is this Cricket World Cup Super League, is this the world cup but the next ODI World Cup will be in 2023 or are you talking about something else.
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As they say that Pakistan is an unpredictable team so bet on them at your own risk.
Even against Zimbabwe and Kenya and they could defeat England Australia and India on their day Grin.

Seeing the overall match, i think Zimbabwe were a better team and they deserve this win. Blessing Muzarabani took seven wickets in the match and i see a big career in front of him. Unfortunately Zimbabwe does not get enough International cricket otherwise we could see more stars in their team.
Zimbabwe might not get the top teams but there are several other second league teams might be interested in playing the series. They had some great talents in the past but right now they are struggling to find world class players because of their cricket board. 
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It was a surprising result. Pakistan should have won the series 3-0, but they could only manage 2-1. Now the issue is that all these matches count for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Super League 2020. I could see Zimbabwe with their first points (10 points from 3 matches). Pakistan is at second position with 20 points. In case they had won this match, then they could have replaced England at the top position. 
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I am not sure who will win this match from here onwards. Suddenly we have an interesting thrilling ODI after sometime. Babar Azam is still batting for Pakistan and he is the last hope because the wickets are falling at the other end. If he gets out then there is no further batting left for the home team.
When Pakistan lost their fifth wicket for 88 runs i thought there is no way they are going to win and i was furious that i made a bet for Pakistan to win the match before the match started and i thought i messed up big time but Wahab Riaz stuck a partnership with Babar Azam who played a well paced innings and they can win from the situation now as they need 32 runs from the last 4 overs and it is easy to reach those considering the T20 era.

As they say that Pakistan is an unpredictable team so bet on them at your own risk.

Seeing the overall match, i think Zimbabwe were a better team and they deserve this win. Blessing Muzarabani took seven wickets in the match and i see a big career in front of him. Unfortunately Zimbabwe does not get enough International cricket otherwise we could see more stars in their team.
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We are in Super Over !! What a drama in the last 2 overs.
Zimbabwe missed an easy chance to win the match and misfield resulted the Super Over.  

Pakistan now again favorite to win the super over.  Smiley
Only Pakistan can surprise you like this, they should have won the match when they just need  32 runs and Babar Azam was still in the crease and from that situation to tie the match and then loose the super over, Zimbabwe should have played some incredible cricket as i was not able to watch the match. Blessing Muzarabani is the real winner, hearing this name for the first time but to dismiss Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah in back to back balls and then restricting Pakistan for just 2 runs and picking 2 wickets, he must be a talent.
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I am not sure who will win this match from here onwards. Suddenly we have an interesting thrilling ODI after sometime. Babar Azam is still batting for Pakistan and he is the last hope because the wickets are falling at the other end. If he gets out then there is no further batting left for the home team.
When Pakistan lost their fifth wicket for 88 runs i thought there is no way they are going to win and i was furious that i made a bet for Pakistan to win the match before the match started and i thought i messed up big time but Wahab Riaz stuck a partnership with Babar Azam who played a well paced innings and they can win from the situation now as they need 32 runs from the last 4 overs and it is easy to reach those considering the T20 era.


We are in Super Over !! What a drama in the last 2 overs.
Zimbabwe missed an easy chance to win the match and misfield resulted the Super Over.  

Pakistan now again favorite to win the super over.  Smiley
Pakistan lost in super over as target for win just 3 taylor and Raza on for and they done in first 3 balls really shocked what was point to send Iftikhar and Khushil as opener in super over both fail to do any thing very bad management by officials for this final match even Babar done very good job for his team.
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I am not sure who will win this match from here onwards. Suddenly we have an interesting thrilling ODI after sometime. Babar Azam is still batting for Pakistan and he is the last hope because the wickets are falling at the other end. If he gets out then there is no further batting left for the home team.
When Pakistan lost their fifth wicket for 88 runs i thought there is no way they are going to win and i was furious that i made a bet for Pakistan to win the match before the match started and i thought i messed up big time but Wahab Riaz stuck a partnership with Babar Azam who played a well paced innings and they can win from the situation now as they need 32 runs from the last 4 overs and it is easy to reach those considering the T20 era.


We are in Super Over !! What a drama in the last 2 overs.
Zimbabwe missed an easy chance to win the match and misfield resulted the Super Over.  

Pakistan now again favorite to win the super over.  Smiley
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I am not sure who will win this match from here onwards. Suddenly we have an interesting thrilling ODI after sometime. Babar Azam is still batting for Pakistan and he is the last hope because the wickets are falling at the other end. If he gets out then there is no further batting left for the home team.
When Pakistan lost their fifth wicket for 88 runs i thought there is no way they are going to win and i was furious that i made a bet for Pakistan to win the match before the match started and i thought i messed up big time but Wahab Riaz stuck a partnership with Babar Azam who played a well paced innings and they can win from the situation now as they need 32 runs from the last 4 overs and it is easy to reach those considering the T20 era.
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Well.. Pakistan in some trouble here. They are 71/4 after 14.4 overs. Babar Azam is still out there and the required run rate is below 6 runs per over. Right now the match looks 50/50 for both the sides. Considering the fact that the Zimbabwe bowlers are inexperienced, Pakistan should be able to win this match. But first Babar should settle in and try to build a good partnership with Iftikhar Ahmed.
Today Pakistani batting line up takes this very easy and now paying for this 87/4 in 17 overs Zimbabwe need only one more wicket then surely they could be on driving seat Babar Azam is standing between Zimbabwe and their first victory of this series all other top order batsmen give their wickets very cheaply.


I am not sure who will win this match from here onwards. Suddenly we have an interesting thrilling ODI after sometime. Babar Azam is still batting for Pakistan and he is the last hope because the wickets are falling at the other end. If he gets out then there is no further batting left for the home team.

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-SA hosting England for White ball cricket, just waiting for Gov's permission (Nov-Dec)
Proteas's Gov gave a green light and England tour of South Africa is good to go for 3 ODI and 3 T-20.

CSA making some efforts to bring back cricket season asap. They are in talk with the SriLankan board for Red ball cricket around Dec-Jan.
Update

England announced their T-20/ODI Squad for South Africa tour

- T-20 squad is at full strength
- Ben Stokes, Archer and Sam Curran rested in ODI series.

Jonny Bairstow real name is Jonathan Bairstow  Roll Eyes I didn't know that.

https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/114776/england-pick-23-players-for-south-africa-tour
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England Men's IT20 Squad:Eoin Morgan (captain), Moeen Ali, Jofra Archer, Jonathan Bairstow, Sam Billings, Jos Buttler, Sam Curran, Tom Curran, Chris Jordan, Dawid Malan, Adil Rashid, Jason Roy, Ben Stokes, Reece Topley, Mark Wood

England Men's ODI Squad:Eoin Morgan(captain), Moeen Ali, Jonathan Bairstow, Sam Billings, Jos Buttler, Tom Curran, Lewis Gregory, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Jason Roy, Olly Stone, Reece Topley, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood

Reserves across both formats:Jake Ball, Tom Banton, Tom Helm
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Well.. Pakistan in some trouble here. They are 71/4 after 14.4 overs. Babar Azam is still out there and the required run rate is below 6 runs per over. Right now the match looks 50/50 for both the sides. Considering the fact that the Zimbabwe bowlers are inexperienced, Pakistan should be able to win this match. But first Babar should settle in and try to build a good partnership with Iftikhar Ahmed.
Today Pakistani batting line up takes this very easy and now paying for this 87/4 in 17 overs Zimbabwe need only one more wicket then surely they could be on driving seat Babar Azam is standing between Zimbabwe and their first victory of this series all other top order batsmen give their wickets very cheaply.
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Well.. Pakistan in some trouble here. They are 71/4 after 14.4 overs. Babar Azam is still out there and the required run rate is below 6 runs per over. Right now the match looks 50/50 for both the sides. Considering the fact that the Zimbabwe bowlers are inexperienced, Pakistan should be able to win this match. But first Babar should settle in and try to build a good partnership with Iftikhar Ahmed.
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As expected, the match between Pakistan and Zimbabwe turned out to be another one sided affair. The Zimbabwe batsmen did a somewhat decent job, but their bowlers failed once again. I don't understand the point in having a series such as this one, between two teams of unequal strength. Zimbabwe needs to be kept out, at least until their performance improves.

What can you expect from this tournament all matches will be one-sided with Pakistan dominating all three. Ironically the last two matches Pakistan was not able to beat Zimbabwe convincingly. I was expecting a good victory from yesterday's match like 8 wicket win but unfortunately, that does not seem to happen. Expecting a convincing win by Pakistan in the last ODI.

As expected, Pakistan have started good in the 3rd ODI also and they are struggling at 62/3 at the end of 15. The run rate seems right for Zimbabwe but they have lost more wickets. Other teams may have recovered from this score but considering zimbabwe, it will be hard from them to establish a partnership from here and try to reach at least 250.

Look like you under estimate the zimbabwe team. They have not only crossed 250+ but also they are bowling well and have taken two wickets for 20 runs only.
Earlier today we witness a great innings by SC Williams who made 118 not out. Although zimbabwe have lost the series but i think they are on top and will surely do an upset today.

Edit: 20/3 now  Shocked
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As expected, Pakistan have started good in the 3rd ODI also and they are struggling at 62/3 at the end of 15. The run rate seems right for Zimbabwe but they have lost more wickets. Other teams may have recovered from this score but considering zimbabwe, it will be hard from them to establish a partnership from here and try to reach at least 250.

As usual, the experienced players are rescuing Zimbabwe. Sean Williams is batting with 57, while Brendan Taylor got out after scoring 56. They are over dependent on the 3-4 experienced players, with the others in playing XI just making up the numbers. They may end up with somewhere around 250, and it is not going to be enough to defeat Pakistan in this pitch.
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