ZIM vs PAK: Abid Ali's Double-Ton Puts Pakistan In Control Vs Zimbabwe

Pakistan was in the firm grip of the second and final Test against Zimbabwe after Abid Ali registered an unbeaten double-century before the touring bowlers accounted for four host batsmen in the eveni

Nauman Ali smashed an electrifying 97. He posted his maiden half-century in 86 balls and then spanked Zimbabwe bowlers for boundaries to score his next 45 runs from 18 balls. Overall, he struck nine fours and five sixes and conjured up a remarkable 169-run stand with Abid.

Nauman was stumped after tea, which prompted Pakistan captain Babar Azam to declare the innings with a big score on the board.

Zimbabwe's woes were amplified on the last ball of the second over as debutant Tabish Khan trapped Tarisai Musakanda in front of stumps. Kevin Kasuza fell to Hasan Ali once again as he edged a length delivery onto his leg-stump.

Zimbabwe captain Brendon Taylor was next to walk back, thanks to Shaheen Shah Afridi. Milton Shumba, sent in as a nightwatchman, was adjudged LBW as he padded off-spinner Sajid Khan, who picked up his first Test wicket.

Brief scores: Pakistan 510 for 8 decl in 147.1 overs (Abid Ali 215*, Azhar Ali 126, Nauman Ali 97, Mohammad Rizwan 21, Sajid Khan 20; Blessing Muzarabani 3-82, Tendai Chisoro 2-131) vs Zimbabwe 52 for 4 in 30 overs (Regis Chakabva 28*)