Hamilton Masakadza contributed 25, while Brendan Taylor contributed 21 with four extras in the stand © Getty Images
Hamilton Masakadza contributed 25, while Brendan Taylor contributed 21 with four extras in the stand © Getty Images

Zimbabwe batsmen, Hamilton Masakadza and Brendan Taylor put up a 50-run stand for the third wicket against former world champions, Pakistan in their Pool B, match 23 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 at the Gabba in Brisbane on Sunday. Masakadza contributed 25, while Taylor contributed 21 with four extras in the stand. Currently, Zimbabwe are 74 for the loss of two wickets in 21 overs with Hamilton Masakadza on 29 and Brendan Taylor on 21. Live updates: Pakistan vs Zimbabwe

Earlier, Pakistan skipper, Misbah-ul-Haq won the toss and elected to bat first as they finished on 235 for the loss of seven. Pakistan made the only change in the squad, replacing veteran pro Younis Khan by Rahat Ali. While for Zimbabwe, Chamu Chibhabha, Solomon Mire and Tawanda Mupariwa are in as Regis Chakabva, Tafadzwa Kamungozi and Stuart Matsikenyeri are out. Live Scorecard: Pakistan vs Zimbabwe

Pakistan take on minnows Zimbabwe in the 23rd match of Pool B in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 at the Gabba in Brisbane on Sunday. This would be the sixth encounter between the teams at the mega event and Pakistan would play the game with a clean 4-0 advantage over the minnows, with one game ending up without a result.

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