Pakistan Vs Zimbabwe 3rd T20I, Highlights: ZIM Beat PAK By 2 Wickets To Avoid Clean Sweep At Home

♔In Zimbabwe, ZTN will telecast the Zimbabwe vs Pakistan 3rd T20I match live. Fans in Pakistan can watch the match on Geo Super, PTV, and Myco, and also stream it live on the Tamasha app/website and the Tapmad app/website. In India, the match will be live-streamed on FanCode.

Zimbabwe꧙ Squad: Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani(w), Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza(c), Ryan Burl, Clive Madande, Tashinga Musekiwa, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu, Wessly Madhevere, Brandon Mavuta, Faraz Akram, Tinotenda Maposa

Pakistan♑ Squad: Omair Yousuf, Saim Ayub, Usman Khan(w), Salman Agha(c), Tayyab Tahir, Irfan Khan, Jahandad Khan, Abbas Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Sufiyan Muqeem, Sahibzada Farhan, Mohammad Hasnain, Qasim Akram, Haseebullah Khan, Aamer Jamal, Arafat Minhas

Matches Played: 20

Pakistan Won: 18

Zimbabwe Won: 2

🍃In the opening match of Pakistan's tour of Zimbabwe, the visitors suffered a shocking defeat, losing the 1st ODI by 80 runs via the DLS method. Zimbabwe posted 205 in 40.2 overs, and rain interruptions limited Pakistan to just 60/6 in 21 overs. However, that was the only win for Sikandar Raza's side in the series.

🎃In the 2nd ODI, Pakistan bounced back emphatically, handing Zimbabwe a 10-wicket defeat, powered by Saim Ayub's maiden century in the 50-over format. The series concluded with Pakistan sealing a 99-run victory in the 3rd ODI, thanks to Kamran Ghulam's ton.

🔴The pitch at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo is expected to favor the team batting first, with 14 out of 21 matches won by the side that sets a target. The lowest total at this venue is a mere 57 runs, achieved in the recent match where Zimbabwe was bowled out in only 12.4 overs. On the other hand, the highest total at this ground is 236/5, posted by Zimbabwe against Singapore. Overall, chasing a target at the tricky pitch of Bulawayo remains challenging.

Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha ꧋won the toss and elected to bat first against Zimbabwe, a decision backed by the pitch's past records, which have favored teams setting a target.

Pakistan🌄 (Playing XI): Omair Yousuf, Sahibzada Farhan, Usman Khan(w), Salman Agha(c), Tayyab Tahir, Qasim Akram, Arafat Minhas, Jahandad Khan, Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Hasnain, Sufiyan Muqeem

Zimbabwe🦋 (Playing XI): Tadiwanashe Marumani(w), Brian Bennett, Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza(c), Ryan Burl, Wessly Madhevere, Tashinga Musekiwa, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Tinotenda Maposa

From Pakistan Sahibzada Farhan 🐎and Omair Yousuf take the crease. And W Masakadza of Zimbabwe opens the bowling attack as the PAK vs ZIM 3rd T20I kicksoff!

PAK: 4/0 (1)

Omair Yousuf has been dismissed for a duck!

😼Muzarabani delivers a short, wide delivery to Omair Yousuf, who attempts to cut it in the air. However, he fails to find the gap, and the ball is comfortably caught by Ngarava at deep third man. The Pakistan opener departs for 0 off 2 balls.

Now the right hand batter Usman Khan comes to the crease.

PAK: 9/1 (2)

༺Pakistan lose their second wicket in quick succession! Sahibzada Farhan departs for 4, caught at cover by Tashinga Musekiwa off the bowling of Wellington Masakadza. Farhan attempted to cut and go over cover but sliced it instead.

Now, the captain Salman Agha comes to the crease.

PAK: 17/2 (3.1)

WHAT IS HAPPENING!

🅘Muzarabani dismisses Usman Khan, caught by Dion Myers! A quick delivery angled in on the pads, which Khan attempted to throw big but found the fielder at mid-wicket.

༺Pakistan are now in disarray, losing their third wicket in the first four overs. Usman Khan departs for 5 off 8 balls, and Zimbabwe are firmly in control, fighting hard to avoid the clean sweep.

💦Now Tayyab Tahir comes to the crease to join Salman.

PAK 20/3 (4.1)

༺After losing three wickets in quick succession Pakistan are being steadied by skipper Salman Agha, who is on 15 off 12 balls including two boundaries. Tayyab Tahir, the new batter, has joined him at the crease on a tricky pitch at Queens Sports Club. Can they build a partnership and revive Pakistan’s innings? Let's see what happens next.

PAK 33/3 (5.3)

The partnership between Salman Agha and Tayyab Tahir 🍸is broken! Tinotenda Maposa takes his first international wicket as Tahir is caught by Marumani for 21 off 14 balls falling victim to a length delivery, walking across the sticks, attempting to whip it over short fine leg.

Now, Qasim Akram joining Agha at the crease.

PAK: 56/4 (7.5)

⛎Pakistan are finding it tough to break free as they reach 66/4 after 10 overs. Salman Agha (22 off 20) and Qasim Akram (10 off 10) are holding the fort, but the scoring has been slow. Zimbabwe's bowlers, especially Wellington Masakadza, are keeping the PAK batters in check. At this point, only a good partnership can help the visitors recover from this early struggle and set a solid target.

PAK: 82/4 (11.4)

⛄Now, Pakistan lose their fifth wicket as Qasim Akram departs for 20 off 15 balls falling down to Ryan Burl’s tossed-up delivery. Dion Myers takes a stunning diving catch at slip, as Qasim attempts for a drive.

🅠The Men in Green are now 83/5, with half the side back in the dugout.

PAK: 83/5 (12)

♌Pakistan are now 85/5, with Salman Agha (29 off 29) and Arafat Minhas (2 off 4) trying to rebuild the innings after the fall of Qasim Akram (20 off 15).

PAK: 86/5 (13.2)

🐻The hope is gone as Salman Agha (32 off 32) is run out in a mix-up with Arafat Minhas. A costly mistake has left Pakistan reeling at 86/6 in the 14th over, with their hopes of a strong total fading away quickly. Zimbabwe continue to fight hard to avoid a whitewash.

PAK: 96/6 (15)

💛Arafat Minhas (7 off 13) and Abbas Afridi (5 off 6) are keeping Pakistan's slim hopes alive. The hosts continue to press for a clean sweep, with bowlers keeping the pressure on.

PAK: 104/6 (16.4)

♛Abbas Afridi (15 off 14) has been dismissed, caught by Madhevere off Ngarava's slower delivery. A poor shot selection from Afridi, as he tried to heave it across the line but failed to time it.

✃Pakistan finish their innings at 132/7 after 20 overs. Arafat Minhas 22, and Jahandad Khan’s quick-fire 6 off 3 balls provided some late acceleration. But we all saw how Pakistan's batting struggled throughout, with Blessing Muzarabani picking up two wickets. Zimbabwe will be confident in their chase, needing 133 runs for the win.

PAK: 132/7 (20)

Fall Of Wickets

• 4/1(Omair Bin Yousuf-1.2) Ov

• 9/2(Sahibzada Farhan-2.1) Ov

• 19/3(Usman Khan-3.6) Ov

• 52/4(Tayyab Tahir-7.4) Ov

• 82/5(Qasim Akram-11.5) Ov

• 92/6(Salman Ali Agha-14.2) Ov

• 119/7(Muhammad Abbas Afridi-18.5) Ov

🐼Zimbabwe have made a fantastic start in their chase, with Brian Bennett and Tadiwanashe Marumani putting together a solid opening partnership. They have scored freely reaching 36/0 after 3 overs. Pakistani bowlers will need to regroup quickly to halt this free-flowing start.

ZIM 40/0 (3.1)

🙈Finally! Salman Agha strikes with a key breakthrough, removing Tadiwanashe Marumani for 15 off 6 balls as he attempted to flick a length delivery but couldn't keep it down, resulting in a sharp catch by Sahibzada Farhan at square leg.

ZIM: 56/1 (6)

ꦐBrian Bennett (36) and Dion Myers (3) have added 16 runs for the second wicket, keeping Zimbabwe on track in their chase of 133. Bennett has been aggressive, hitting 4 fours and a six, including a lofted drive over extra cover.

ZIM: 59/1 (6.3)

💯Sufiyan Muqeem strikes to dismiss Brian Bennett for 43 (35) runs caught by Tayyab Tahir at deep mid-wicket while attempting to clear the boundary. Despite hitting six boundaries and a six, Bennett’s innings was cut short by a shorter googly from Muqeem.

ZIM: 75/2 (10)

Zimbabwe need 58 runs in 60 balls.

🐬Abbas Afridi strikes, removing Dion Myers (13 off 18) with a well-timed catch by Arafat Minhas at deep mid-wicket. Pakistan have picked up two quick wickets and are building pressure. Sikandar Raza (2 off 2) is the new batter at the other end.

𝔉Wessly Madhevere (7 off 6) and Sikandar Raza (4 off 7) are now at the crease.

ZIM: 84/3 (12)

CRR: 6.7  REQ: 6.59

Zimbabwe need 48 runs in 47 balls.

🌄Now, Wessly Madhevere is dismissed for 7 (7), once again a wicket by Abbas Afridi. A quick delivery on off stump, Madhevere tries to play but misses, and the ball hits the off-stump, knocking it over.

ZIM 94/4 (13.5)

🌳Sikandar Raza (8 off 11) and Ryan Burl (6 off 6) are trying to steadied the innings after the fall of Madhevere. Zimbabwe still need 42 runs from the remaining 7 overs to avoid a whitewash. For PAK Abbas Afridi emerges out as the standout bowler, with 2 wickets for just 5 runs in 2 overs.

💯And down goes Ryan Burl! He suffers run out for 6 (7) after a mix-up between him and Sikandar Raza. A drive to cover resulted in a fumble, but the throw to the stumps from Sahibzada Farhan was accurate, and Usman Khan made no mistake. At the moment it seems difficult for Zimbabwe to chase down the target.

ZIM: 96/5 (15)

CRR: 6.4  REQ: 7.4

Zimbabwe need 37 runs in 30 balls

Zimbabwe need 21 runs in 12 balls

🐼Zimbabwe inch closer to the target but are still under pressure and now somehow it seems like PAK's desire for a clean sweep is easy!

🍌Sikandar Raza holds the key with 19 off 19 balls, while Tashinga Musekiwa is struggling to accelerate at 6 off 15.

ZIM: 110/5 (17.5)

✅Pakistan strike a major blow as Sikandar Raza departs for 19 off 20 balls, caught at long-off attempting to clear the boundary off Jahandad Khan's delivery.

ZIM: 113/6 (18.1)

CRR: 6.22  REQ: 10.91

Zimbabwe need 20 runs in 11 balls

🦩Zimbabwe's chase takes a big hit as Abbas Afridi strikes again! Wellington Masakadza is trapped LBW for 6 (4) while attempting a wild swipe!

Too intense!

Zimbabwe need 1 run in 2 balls

🧔Zimbabwe pull off a thrilling 2-wicket victory in the final over!

ཧRichard Ngarava's composed single seals the chase after a dramatic penultimate ball saw Tashinga Musekiwa depart for 7 (17).

🐈Despite late jitters and Pakistan's relentless pressure, Zimbabwe hold their nerve to avoid a whitewash at home. What a match to cap the series!

PAK: 132/7 (20)

ZIM: 133/8 (19.5)

Salman Ali Agha | Pakistan captain꧑: It's been outstanding - the way youngsters put on a show and I have been very proud of them.  I would like to score more runs but I'm happy contributing with my bowling and also captaincy. It will be a long tour against South Africa, will be sore bodies but we will go there and try to win there as well.

Sikandar Raza | Zimbabwe captain:♉ We wanted to win the series but unfortunately we couldn't. The desire to beat Pakistan was there and finishing with a win is incredibly satisfying. We had a tough tour but we backed the youngsters and for them to win it today was heartwarming to see. We did not want to dwell on the past, had we done so, we couldn't have won today.