Zimbabwe vs Pakistan 2nd T20I 2024 Highlights

Watch Zimbabwe vs Pakistan 2nd T20I 2024 Highlights Pakistan delivered a record-breaking performance in the second T20I against Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, clinching a ten-wicket victory to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Spinner Sufiyan Muqeem's jaw-dropping 5 for 3, followed by a ruthless batting display from openers Saim Ayub and Omair Yousuf, powered Pakistan to a historic win in just 5.3 overs.

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Zimbabwe vs Pakistan 2nd T20I 2024 Highlights

Muqeem’s Record-Breaking Spell Wrecks Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe were left shell-shocked as Pakistan's young spinner, Sufiyan Muqeem, produced a mesmerizing spell, claiming five wickets for just three runs in 2.4 overs. His figures are among the best in T20I history and tied the record for the fastest five-wicket haul by a Pakistani bowler in T20Is—matching Umar Gul’s 16-ball feat in 2009.

Muqeem’s spin wizardry triggered Zimbabwe’s lowest-ever T20I total, as the hosts were bundled out for a mere 57 in 12.4 overs. The innings’ lone spark came from Brian Bennett, who smashed 21 off 14 balls with three boundaries and a six.

Abbas Afridi provided excellent support, picking up 2 for 2 in two overs, while Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, and Salman Agha chipped in with a wicket apiece.

Openers Dominate the Chase

Chasing a paltry 58, Pakistan’s openers Saim Ayub and Omair Yousuf wasted no time, racing to the target in just 5.3 overs. Ayub showcased his aggressive flair with an unbeaten 36 off 18 balls, smashing six fours and a six at a blistering strike rate of 200. Yousuf played the perfect foil, scoring an unbeaten 22 off 15 balls with two boundaries and a six.

Their partnership of 61 runs is now the third-highest opening stand for Pakistan against Zimbabwe in T20Is.

Stats and Records Broken

• Pakistan’s Dominance:

  • Their 87-ball win is the largest margin of victory in terms of balls remaining in T20I history.
  • This is Pakistan's third ten-wicket win in T20Is and the first such win over Zimbabwe.

• Sufiyan Muqeem’s Heroics:

  • Equaled the fastest five-wicket haul for Pakistan in T20Is (16 balls).
  • Delivered the second-most economical five-wicket haul in T20I cricket.

• Zimbabwe’s Struggles:

  • 57 is Zimbabwe’s lowest-ever total in T20Is.
  • It is also the lowest T20I total by any team on Zimbabwean soil.

Zimbabwe vs Pakistan 2nd T20I Player of the Match

Sufiyan Muqeem deservingly claimed the Player of the Match award for his game-changing spell. His sensational performance set the stage for a dominant win that showcased Pakistan’s all-around strength.

With this emphatic victory, Pakistan not only sealed the series but also made a statement about their T20I prowess, becoming the first team to play 250 matches in the format’s history. The final game promises to be an opportunity for Pakistan to complete a clean sweep, while Zimbabwe will aim to salvage some pride.