Zimbabwe vs Pakistan 3rd T20I Highlights - 2024

Watch Zimbabwe vs Pakistan 3rd T20I Highlights - 2024 Zimbabwe claimed a thrilling two-wicket victory in the final over to deny Pakistan a clean sweep in the three-match series. The game was a low-scoring thriller that showcased excellent bowling and nervy finishing by Zimbabwe.

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Match Summary and Key Performances

Pakistan Innings:

• Total: 132/7 in 20 overs
• A sluggish batting performance saw Pakistan struggle to accelerate on a slow pitch.
  • Top Scorers:
    • Salman Agha: 32 (32 balls, 3 fours)
    • Arafat Minhas: 22* (26 balls, 2 fours)
    • Tayyab Tahir: 21 (14 balls, 2 fours, 1 six, SR 150)
    • Qasim Akram: 20 (15 balls, 3 fours)
  • Zimbabwe Bowlers:
    • Blessing Muzarabani: 2/22
    • Tinotenda Maposa, Ryan Burl, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava: 1 wicket each

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Zimbabwe Innings:

• Target: 133
• Zimbabwe chased the total in 19.5 overs, overcoming a mid-innings wobble to secure a dramatic win.
  • Top Scorers:
    • Brian Bennett: 43 (35 balls, 6 fours, 1 six, SR 122.85)
    • Sikandar Raza: 19 (20 balls, 1 four)
    • Tinotenda Maposa: 12* (4 balls, 1 six, 1 four, SR 300)
    • Tadiwanashe Marumani: 15 (6 balls, 3 fours)
  • Pakistan Bowlers:
    • Abbas Afridi: 3/24 (4 overs)
    • Jahandad Khan: 2/28
    • Sufiyan Muqeem, Salman Agha: 1 wicket each

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Key Moments:

1. Brian Bennett’s Resilience:

   • Held the Zimbabwe innings together with a composed 43, which proved crucial in the chase.

2. Tinotenda Maposa’s Last-Over Heroics:

   • Smashed 12 runs off 4 balls, including a match-winning six, to seal victory for Zimbabwe.

3. Abbas Afridi’s Triple Strike:

   • Kept Pakistan in the game with 3/24 but couldn’t prevent the late surge.

4. Sufiyan Muqeem’s Impact:

   • Continued his excellent series, finishing as the highest wicket-taker (9 wickets in 3 matches).

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Match Stats:

• Zimbabwe’s Chase:

  • Their joint seventh-lowest successful run chase in T20Is.

• Pakistan’s Total:

  • 132 is their third-lowest total against Zimbabwe in completed T20I innings.

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Awards:

• Player of the Match:
  • Brian Bennett for his crucial 43 off 35 balls.
• Player of the Series:
  • Sufiyan Muqeem for his 9 wickets across three matches.

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Series Outcome:

• Pakistan won the series 2-1.
• Zimbabwe avoided a whitewash with a spirited win in the final match.

Watch Zimbabwe vs Pakistan 3rd T20I Highlights - 2024