Pakistan Wrap Up Series 2-1 After Zimbabwe’s Win

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Zimbabwe avoided a clean sweep in the 3rd T20 of the series, defeating Pakistan. After winning the toss, Pakistan opted to bat first but faced early setbacks. With Saim Ayub rested, Sahibzada Farhan opened alongside Omair Bin Yousuf, but the new pair failed to make an impact. The top three batters were back in the pavilion without reaching double digits, leaving Pakistan reeling at 19/3.

The middle and lower order salvaged the innings with crucial contributions. Captain Salman Ali Agha led from the front with a composed 32, while all-rounder Tayyab Tahir added 21. Emerging player Qasim Akram chipped in with 20, spinner Arafat Minhas contributed a handy 22, and Abbas Afridi closed the innings with a quick 15. Pakistan ended their innings at 132/7.

Zimbabwe’s chase was anchored by opener Brian Bennett, who top-scored with a vital 43, setting the tone for the innings. Valuable contributions from the top order kept Zimbabwe in the game.

Abbas Afridi impressed with figures of 3/24, while Jahandad Khan claimed 2 wickets. Captain Salman Ali Agha and spinner Sufiyan Muqeem took one wicket each.

Zimbabwe held their nerve, chasing down the target with one ball to spare and eight wickets down.

 

Scores in brief:

Pakistan 132/7 (Salman Ali Agha 32; Abbas Afridi 3/24)

Zimbabwe 133/ (Brian Bennett 43; Blessing Muzarabani 2/25)

 

Zimbabwe won by 2 wickets

Player of the Match: Brian Bennett 43

 

Pakistan won the series 2-1

Player of the series: Sufiyan Muqeem