Pakistan vs Zimbabwe 1st T20I Highlights: Abrar, Muqeem Guide Pakistan To Big Victory | Cricket News
Zimbabwe vs Pakistan 1st T20I Recap: In the opening T20 match in Bulawayo, Pakistan secured a comfortable victory over Zimbabwe by 57 runs, thanks to impressive performances from Abrar Ahmed and Sufiyan Muqeem, who each claimed three wickets. Batting first, Pakistan posted a total of 165 runs, losing 4 wickets, with Usman Khan leading the score with 39 runs. Tayyab Tahir (39* not out) and Irfan Khan (27* not out) delivered strong finishes for the team. In response, Zimbabwe struggled and were bowled out for just 108 runs. Sikandar Raza was the top scorer for Zimbabwe with 39 runs, while Tadiwanashe Marumani contributed 33 runs, but their efforts fell short. (Scorecard)
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We're ready for the match to resume. The players have taken their positions on the field. Brian Bennett and Tadiwanashe Marumani are set to start for Zimbabwe, with Abrar Ahmed taking the first bowling. Let the game begin!
Zimbabwe bowled well for the first 15 overs, but they let too many runs slip away in the last five, which changed the game in Pakistan's favor. Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Wellington Masakadza, and Richard Ngarava each took a wicket, with Raza being the most economical bowler among them. Now, Zimbabwe needs 166 runs to secure a victory and kick off the series on a winning note. Can they achieve this on a somewhat slow pitch, or will the Pakistani bowlers put up a strong defense of their total? We’ll find out soon. Stay tuned for the upcoming action!
A strong completion by Pakistan enables them to reach a challenging total of 165 runs for 4 wickets after their 20 overs. Choosing to bat first, the opening batsmen had promising starts but couldn't build on them. Usman Khan contributed a solid 39 runs while batting at number three, whereas captain Salman Agha faced difficulties during the middle overs. With the score at 100 for 4 in the 15th over, Tayyab Tahir and Irfan Khan teamed up to score an impressive 65 runs off only 34 balls, pushing their team past the 160-run threshold.
Richard Ngarava to Tayyab Tahir
FOUR! Creative and impactful! A slower full-length delivery that curves in towards off-stump. Tayyab Tahir positions himself and strikes it towards the deep backward square leg area for a boundary, bringing the innings to a close.
Richard Ngarava to Irfan Khan Richard Ngarava is being compared to Irfan Khan.
A full-length ball pitched outside off stump. Irfan Khan hits it hard towards long-off for a single run.
Richard Ngarava is set to face Tayyab Tahir.
Pacing himself on the pitch, Tayyab Tahir drives the ball off the lower part of the bat, sending it on a flat trajectory towards the long-on area for a single run.
Richard Ngarava to Tayyab Tahir
A slower ball that's just back of a length lands around off. Tayyab Tahir attempts a pull shot towards cow corner, but Clive Madande fumbles the ball, allowing the batsmen to take a second run.
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FOUR MORE! Tayyab Tahir is raising the stakes! Delivered full and on off-stump. Tayyab Tahir moves across and slashes it toward the cow corner area, hitting consecutive fours.
Richard Ngarava to Tayyab Tahir
FOUR! THWACK! A slower ball, short and just outside off stump. Tayyab Tahir stays back and drives it to the deep extra cover area for a four.
Blessing Muzarabani to Irfan Khan.
FOUR MORE! Perfect timing and spot-on placement! Once again, it's a back-of-the-length ball delivered outside off. Irfan Khan positions himself well and slices it through the area behind point. The ball speeds to the boundary in no time.
Blessing Muzarabani to Irfan Khan
Irfan Khan receives a delivery that’s just short of full length, pitched outside the off-stump. He makes a cut shot towards the backward point, and an overzealous throw from Myers allows him to take a second run.
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FOUR! What a hit! It’s a back-of-the-length ball pitched outside off stump. Irfan Khan slices it over the fielder at backward point for a fantastic boundary.
Blessing Muzarabani to Irfan Khan
The ball is bowled fuller than a good length and angling around off stump. Irfan Khan dances down the pitch and swings at it, sending the ball towards the deep mid-on area. Raza and Burl sprint in the direction of the ball, but it lands between them, making it difficult for either to reach it. They manage to take two runs.
Blessing Muzarabani to Tayyab Tahir
A ball delivered back at a length on off stump. Tahir lightly taps it into the area near point for a single run.
Blessing Muzarabani to Tayyab Tahir
FOUR BYES! That was a careless move by Tadiwanashe Marumani. He bowled a slower ball aimed at a length down the leg side. Tahir tried to play a scoop shot but couldn't make contact. Marumani ended up missing his delivery, allowing the ball to race away to fine leg for four extra runs.
Brief Pause. Trevor Gwandu appears to be struggling with a calf problem and seems to be in discomfort. The physiotherapist has come onto the field, and Gwandu is leaving the game. Blessing Muzarabani will take over to complete the over.
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It’s a wide delivery! The ball reaches the boundary but drifts down the leg side. Tayyab Tahir attempts a flick shot but fails to connect. The umpire calls it wide.
Richard Ngarava is joining forces with Irfan Khan.
FOUR! That's a crucial boundary to finish off the over. The ball was bowled full and around the off-stump. Irfan Khan steps down and powers it through mid-off for a solid boundary.
Richard Ngarava to Tayyab Tahir Richard Ngarava is set to transfer to Tayyab Tahir.
Bowled a full delivery targeting the stumps. Tahir hits it on the rise, sending the ball to long-on for a single run.
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