HARARE: Fast bowler Tendai Chatara
took five wickets as Zimbabwe pulled off a dramatic 24-run win on the
fifth day of the second and final Test against Pakistan at the Harare Sports Club on Saturday.
Saturday, 14 September 2013
Zimbabwe win second Test against Pakistan
HARARE: Fast bowler Tendai Chatara
took five wickets as Zimbabwe pulled off a dramatic 24-run win on the
fifth day of the second and final Test against Pakistan at the Harare Sports Club on Saturday.Scorecard
Chatara's Test-best figures of five for 61 proved the crucial difference despite an unbeaten 79 by Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq.
The two-match series finished tied at 1-1 after Pakistan won the first Test at the same venue by 221 runs.
Resuming at 158 for five, Pakistan suffered an early blow when Chatara trapped Adnan Akmal leg before wicket with only five runs added. Akmal, who made 20, went back to a ball which angled in towards his stumps.
Abdur Rehman scored 16 in a seventh wicket partnership of 34 with Misbah, who was content to continue to bat watchfully, as he had done on the fourth afternoon, before Rehman was caught behind off Tinashe Panyangara.
Chatara returned to the attack and immediately claimed the wicket of Saeed Ajmal in almost identical fashion to the way he dismissed Akmal, with the batsmen going back to a ball which cut back sharply and hit him on the pads.
Misbah faced 161 balls in reaching 58 at lunch. He stepped up the pace after the interval, keeping the strike with singles in the first two overs from Chatara and Brian Vitori, then taking 11 runs off an over from Chatara, including two boundaries. Two more fours came from Vitori's next over.
The second four off Vitori meant, however, that Junaid had to face the second new ball, which was taken with 26 runs needed. Chatara had Junaid caught at gully with the fourth delivery.
Last batsman Rahat Ali edged a single off the next delivery. Seeking to retain the strike, Misbah pushed the last ball of the over into the covers but sent Rahat back as Hamilton Masakadza swooped to pick up the ball. Rahat was unable to regain his crease and was run out comfortably, sparking exuberant celebrations by the Zimbabwe players.
It was only their fifth win against a major Test nation - their third against Pakistan - and their most significant victory since they beat India in 2000/01.
David Moyes provides Rooney head injury update
The Reds' No10 sustained a nasty head injury in training ahead of the trip to Liverpool in the previous Barclays Premier League fixture and also missed England's World Cup qualifying double-header against Moldova and Ukraine.
Naturally, United are keen to be cautious with Rooney due to the nature of the injury.
"He's in great physical shape but obviously he's got the cut right in the middle of his forehead which could split where the skin is very thin," stated Moyes. "He's had the stitches out and it's knitted well.
"We've just got to see where the level of risk is with his head injury."
Wilfried Zaha, meanwhile, will not be any more likely to feature against Crystal Palace simply because he signed from the Eagles.
"We've been pleased with Wilfried," explained the boss. "He's been quite bright over the few days since he's been back. He got a couple of games for the England Under-21s and is one of the most promising players on the way up.
"The fact that it's his old club in this game won't change my views in any way but he's someone who we hope he can continue to
Kaka raring to go ahead of debut, says Allegri
Brazilian forward Kaka will make his debut for AC Milan Saturday when the Rossoneri visit Torino hoping to make amends after losing their first game of the season.
Kaka spent six highly successful seasons with Milan from 2003-2009, winning the Champions League and Ballon d'Or trophy for the world's best player before signing for Real Madrid.
But, unsettled at the Santiago Bernabeu and with one eye on next year's World Cup, he returned to the San Siro amid much fanfare two weeks ago, when he signed a two-year deal following a free transfer from Real.
Despite lacking full match fitness, Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri confirmed that Kaka can't wait to take to the field in what should be an emotional return for the 31-year-old.
"Kaka is in good shape physically and has trained well and enthusiastically," said Allegri Friday.
"I think he'll be a bit emotional ahead of his debut tomorrow and that's normal as he's lacking a bit of match fitness. That will come with time."
Milan are the only expected title contenders in Serie A to have dropped points in their opening two league games, following an opening day reverse away to promoted Verona.
Napoli sit top ahead of Inter on goal difference, while Roma, Fiorentina and Juventus also have six points each.
With Milan hosting Celtic Wednesday in their first Champions League group match of the season, Allegri hinted that he may rest Mario Balotelli and give Alessandro Matri, recently signed from Juventus, a run out.
"I have to think about the starting line-up, whether it's Balotelli, or Matri or one of the others," said the Italian.
"Robinho is ready and he's on good form. He's scoring too. We're in good shape up front. I just have to choose who'll start."
Kaka spent six highly successful seasons with Milan from 2003-2009, winning the Champions League and Ballon d'Or trophy for the world's best player before signing for Real Madrid.
But, unsettled at the Santiago Bernabeu and with one eye on next year's World Cup, he returned to the San Siro amid much fanfare two weeks ago, when he signed a two-year deal following a free transfer from Real.
Despite lacking full match fitness, Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri confirmed that Kaka can't wait to take to the field in what should be an emotional return for the 31-year-old.
"Kaka is in good shape physically and has trained well and enthusiastically," said Allegri Friday.
"I think he'll be a bit emotional ahead of his debut tomorrow and that's normal as he's lacking a bit of match fitness. That will come with time."
Milan are the only expected title contenders in Serie A to have dropped points in their opening two league games, following an opening day reverse away to promoted Verona.
Napoli sit top ahead of Inter on goal difference, while Roma, Fiorentina and Juventus also have six points each.
With Milan hosting Celtic Wednesday in their first Champions League group match of the season, Allegri hinted that he may rest Mario Balotelli and give Alessandro Matri, recently signed from Juventus, a run out.
"I have to think about the starting line-up, whether it's Balotelli, or Matri or one of the others," said the Italian.
"Robinho is ready and he's on good form. He's scoring too. We're in good shape up front. I just have to choose who'll start."
S Sreesanth : Banned for life after being found guilty of underperforming for a reward and ensuring the occurrence of an event during a match while knowing it is the subject of a bet. Also accused of receiving payment or gift for the possibility of bringing cricket into disrepute and failing to report an approach by bookmakers to fix a match to BCCI's anti-corruption unit.
Ankeet Chavan : Banned for life after being found guilty of underperforming for a reward and ensuring the occurrence of an event during a match while knowing it is the subject of a bet. Also accused of receiving payment or gift for the possibility of bringing cricket into disrepute.
Amit Singh: Banned for five years for soliciting other players for match-fixing in the IPL and failing to report an approach by bookmakers to fix a match to BCCI's anti-corruption unit. Also found guilty of failing to report to the BCCI about another player being approached by a bookie.
Siddharth Trivedi: Banned for one year for receiving payment or gift for the possibility of bringing cricket into disrepute and failing to report an approach by bookmakers to fix a match to the BCCI anti-corruption unit.
Harmeet Singh: Let off due to lack of evidence. Was accused of failing to report to the BCCI ACU the knowledge of another player being approached by a bookie.
Ajit Chandila: Prosecution in process. Charges: Same as those for Sreesanth.
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