Zimbabwe stun Pakistan in low-scoring final T20I, avoid series whitewash

Zimbabwe stun Pakistan in low-scoring final T20I, avoid series whitewash

Zimbabwe’s two-wicket victory helped them avoid a clean sweep, with Pakistan winning the series 2-1.
Zimbabwe stun Pakistan in low-scoring final T20I, avoid series whitewash

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5 Dec 2024

Zimbabwe secured a thrilling two-wicket victory over Pakistan in the final T20I at Queens Sports Club on Thursday, preventing a series whitewash. 

Debutant Tinotenda Maposa played a pivotal role, contributing with both bat and ball. 

He first returned impressive bowling figures of 1/12, and then smashed an unbeaten 12 runs to guide Zimbabwe to victory in the final over.

Chasing a target of 133, Zimbabwe got off to a strong start, reaching 73/1 in 9.3 overs, with Brian Bennet (43 off 35 balls) and Dion Myers at the crease. 

However, Pakistan’s emerging spinner Sufiyan Muqeem provided the breakthrough, dismissing Bennet, who had struck seven boundaries and a six.

Following Bennet’s departure, Zimbabwe's middle-order collapsed, and the hosts found themselves at 94/5 in 14 overs. 

Skipper Sikandar Raza tried to steady the innings but was dismissed by Jahandad Khan in the 18th over. Zimbabwe’s chase further faltered when Abbas Afridi, who finished with match-winning figures of 3/23, removed Wellington Masakadza for six.

Earlier, Pakistan, opting to bat first, could only manage 132/7 in their allotted 20 overs.

Zimbabwe’s two-wicket victory helped them avoid a clean sweep, with Pakistan winning the series 2-1.

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