Roughed up Zimbabwe seek redemption

THE Zimbabwe national cricket team face a rough road to redemption when they take on a fired up Pakistan in the fourth of five one-day internationals (ODI) at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo this morning, at the back of three heavy defeats that have already given the tourists a series win.

Following an energy-sapping nine-wicket defeat where they were bowled out for just 67 runs at the back of another nine-wicket defeat, Zimbabwe have got to summon all mighty energy to haul themselves back and at least earn some consolation.

That Pakistan are set to ring some changes in their line up to give other players a run should normally present opportunities for Zimbabwe, but the danger in this case is that those players that have been in reserve will possess a lot of hunger to succeed and impress the selectors for future assignments.

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