Zaman in the zone

Two days ago: Pakistan chased 288 in 48.3 overs. Zaman hit 117.

Today: Pakistan chase 336 in 48.2 overs. Zaman smashes 180 not out.

Anything under 350 from the Kiwis isn't a threat for this team.

Zaman has come a long way from his Champions Trophy triumph in 2017. The heir to Saeed Anwar has scored three consecutive centuries in ODIs. He has scored almost 300 runs in two ODI games with three left to go in the series. He'll be an important part of the top order in the upcoming World Cup.

Zaman, Haq, Azam, and Rizwan should be a big threat in the grand tournament. Add in Iftikhar, Shadab, Shaheen, Naseem, and Rauf and they have a not-too-shabby bowling unit.