Ayub smashes maiden ODI hundred in Pakistan’s thumping 10-wicket win over Zimbabwe
Associated PressBULAWAYO, Zimbabwe — Saim Ayub smashed a maiden ODI hundred off 53 balls as Pakistan romped to a 10-wicket win over Zimbabwe in the second one-day international on Tuesday. Ayub, the left-handed opening batter, hit 17 fours and three sixes in his unbeaten 113 off 62 balls and sped Pakistan to 148-0 in 18.2 overs. “After that, Saim Ayub’s innings was exceptional.” Dion Myers showed flashes of brilliance in his 30-ball knock of 33 with six fours, but the rest of the Zimbabwe batters struggled against both spinners on a wicket conducive for slow bowlers. The Zimbabwe batters couldn’t gauge the off-spin of Salman with Myers dismissed lbw on the backfoot and captain Craig Ervine smartly caught by wicketkeeper Rizwan as the batter tried to cut the off-spinner.