2nd Test: Pakistan one wicket away from beating Zimbabwe

Five-wicket hauls from Pakistan's Hasan Ali and Nauman Ali in Zimbabwe's two innings took Pakistan to the brink of victory in the second and final Test here on Sunday, and the visitors were just one wicket away from win at close on the third day.

Zimbabwe, after following-on, still trail by 158 runs. They were 220 for nine wickets at close at the Harare Sports Club. Zimbabwe were bowled out for 132 in the first innings, replying to Pakistan's first-innings' 510 for eight wickets declared -- conceding a massive lead of 378 runs.

Medium pacer Hasan bagged five for 27 in the first innings -- career-best innings figures -- while left-arm spinner Nauman captured five for 86 in the second innings to break Zimbabwe's back.

After resuming the third day at 52 for four wickets, Zimbabwe were bundled out for 132, thanks to Hasan, who recorded his career-best figures in an innings. The right-arm pacer dismissed Tendai Chisoro, Luke Jongwe, Roy Kaia and Regis Chakabva to return five for 27 from 13 overs.

Looking to wrap up the match, captain Babar Azam enforced follow-on and Zimbabwe were dealt a blow early on as Shaheen Afridi removed Tarisai Musakanda.

When it looked like Zimbabwe's batting line-up would crumble again, a 50-run partnership between Kevin Kasuza (22) and Regis Chakabva (80) provided some resistance. The arrival of captain Brendan Taylor (49) provided hope as he and Chakabva scored 79 for the third wicket.

The evening session belonged to Nauman, who recorded his second five-wicket haul at this level after scoring an electric 97 in the match. The left-arm spinner returned five for 86.