Listen to this article

Zimbabwe achieved a thrilling victory over Pakistan in the third T20 International, played at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. The win was marked by a standout performance from Zimbabwean opener Brian Bennett, who played a pivotal role in guiding his team to a two-wicket win. This victory prevented Pakistan from securing a clean sweep in the three-match series, although Pakistan still claimed the series 2-1.

In a match characterized by on-field excitement and precise maneuvering, Zimbabwe successfully chased down Pakistan’s modest target of 133 with only one ball to spare. Brian Bennett emerged as the key contributor to the chase, scoring a determined 43 runs off 35 balls. His efforts were instrumental in navigating Zimbabwe through precarious moments of the match.

Pakistan, having chosen to bat first, posted a total of 132/7 in their allotted 20 overs. Their innings was anchored by Agha Salman, who top-scored with 32 runs from 32 balls. However, Pakistan struggled to build momentum against a disciplined Zimbabwean bowling attack. Blessing Muzarabani shone for Zimbabwe with figures of 2/25, effectively curbing Pakistan’s run flow.

On the bowling front for Pakistan, Abbas Afridi emerged as the standout bowler, claiming 3 wickets for 24 runs. Despite his efforts, Zimbabwe’s batting depth and Bennett’s resilience ensured their successful chase, marking a significant turn in their fortunes after losing the first two matches of the series.

Zimbabwe’s captain, Sikandar Raza, praised the team’s bowling performance and highlighted the contributions from young players during his post-match comments. He stated that the team’s collective effort was key to securing this consolation victory.

The tightly contested match concluded with Zimbabwe inching over the line in the final moments, sending the home fans into raptures. This win demonstrated the competitive spirit within the Zimbabwean squad and highlighted the potential of its young players.

Share this post!