In a thrilling sixth one-day match between Zimbabwe Select and Pakistan Shaheens, Craig Ervine emerged as the hero, scoring a magnificent century to help his team secure a 32-run victory and clinch the series 4-2. Zimbabwe Select won the toss and elected to bat first, posting an imposing total of 385-5 in their allotted 50 overs.

Craig Ervine showcased his exceptional batting skills by scoring 107 runs off just 101 balls, marking his second century of the series. His brilliant knock was well supported by Sikandar Raza, who contributed 62 runs, and Brendan Taylor, who added 54 runs to the scoreboard.

Pakistan Shaheens’ chase got off to a rocky start as they lost both their openers, Imran Butt (6) and Omair Bin Yousuf (4), within the first five overs. Despite a promising partnership of 64 runs between Haseebullah (35) and Mohammad Haris (34), the home side struggled to keep up with the required run rate and fell short of the target.

The bowlers from Zimbabwe Select delivered an impressive performance throughout the match. Blessing Muzarabani, with figures of 2-52, and Tanaka Chivanga, with figures of 2-54, stood out as the top performers among the bowlers.

With this victory, Zimbabwe Select sealed the series 4-2 against Pakistan Shaheens. The series was originally planned as a five-match series, but the fifth match was abandoned due to rain.

Buoyed by their success, Zimbabwe Select will now shift their focus to the upcoming three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka, which is set to commence on June 2. They will aim to carry forward the momentum from this win and continue their winning streak.

In summary, Craig Ervine’s exceptional batting, along with significant contributions from Sikandar Raza and Brendan Taylor, paved the way for Zimbabwe Select’s victory. Pakistan Shaheens struggled early on in their chase, losing crucial wickets, while Zimbabwe Select’s bowlers, particularly Blessing Muzarabani and Tanaka Chivanga, performed admirably. This series win is a significant achievement for Zimbabwe Select, and they will look to maintain their positive momentum when they face Sri Lanka in their next ODI series.