Zimbabwe v http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Pakistan-c755: 2nd ODI – Masakadza scores half century off 97 deliveries – Cricket Match Update
All smiles came for Zimbabwean one down batsman, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/H-Masakadza-c1517, who managed to score a decent half century on the proceeding 2nd One Day International (ODI) match against the Pakistani tourists, at the Harare Sports Club, on Sunday, September
11, 2011.
The batter earned his 50 runs mark in the 35th over of the match, where http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Zimbabwe-c3045 initially won the toss and opted to take on the bat, forcing the Men in Green to field first.
Masakadza marked his place on the crease, after Zimbabwe’s opening batter, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sohail-Tanvir-c90665.
The new comer, coupled with opening batsman, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/V-Sibanda-c2740, went on with the procession, as Hamilton took no time into getting accustomed to the Harare pitch.
The duo aided the team into swiftly recovering from the early loss, earning occasional numbers for the team.
However, just when the pair managed to cement a decent partnership, the Zimbabwean batting roster suffered another blow, losing out on Sibanda in the opening deliveries of the 14th over.
The wicket, secured by fast bowler, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Adnan-Akmal-c42042.
The batter walked off on a moderate aggregate, contributing 14 runs for the team.
By now, Zimbabwe innings had sailed through the opening quarter of the session, scoring a total of 36, with a loss of 2 wickets.
However, with Hamilton still retaining his stumps, the hosts were relieved to see the skipper, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/BRM-Taylor-c1200, joining the hard hitter on the pitch.
The newly formed pair managed to produce another streak of runs but following its previous two losses, retained a modest run rate.
The procession trailed as Pakistani bowlers went on to swap overs, but failed to deliver much, as Hamilton and http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Taylor-c92915 cemented a solid footing on the crease, stabilising the team’s innings.
With the arrival of the 35th over, Hamilton finally marked an impressive half century, which comes as the 17th for the right handed batsman.
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