Pakistan Vs Zimbabwe, 1st T20I Highlights: PAK Crush ZIM By 57 Runs To Take 1-0 Lead In Series

In Zimbabwe, ZTN will telecast the Zimbabwe vs Pakistan 1st T20I match live. Fans in Pakistan can watch the match on Geo Super, PTV, Myco, and also stream it live on the Tamasha app/website and the Tapmad app/website.

In India, the live streaming of the Zimbabwe vs Pakistan 1st T20I will be available on the Fancode app and website.

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

Pakistan: Salman Ali Agha (c), Ahmed Daniyal, Arafat Minhas, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah (wk), Jahandad Khan, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Hasnain, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Omair bin Yousuf, Qasim Akram, Sahibzada Farhan (wk), Sufyan Moqim, Tayyab Tahir, and Usman Khan (wk)

Matches Played - 18

Pakistan Wins - 16

Zimbabwe Wins - 2

Pakistan secured a 2-1 victory in the three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe. The series began with a stunning upset for the visitors as Zimbabwe claimed an 80-run win via the DLS method in the opening game. However, Pakistan bounced back emphatically, dominating the second match with a 10-wicket win and sealing the series with a 99-run triumph in the third. Both Saim Ayub and Kamran Ghulam contributed well with maiden ODI centuries in the latter two games.

Pakistan (Playing XI): Saim Ayub, Omair Yousuf, Usman Khan(w), Salman Agha(c), Tayyab Tahir, Irfan Khan, Jahandad Khan, Abbas Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Sufiyan Muqeem

Pakistan captain Agha Salman won the toss and opted to bat first against Zimbabwe.

Captains Comment:

Sikandar Raza: Don't mind bowling first. Made a few notes on how the wicket played. The wicket tends to get slower as the game progreses. We have played quite some T20 cricket in the last few months. We are looking forward to have a good game, want to put our right foot forward. Wellington and Ryan Burl come back.

Salman Agha: Want to put good total on the board. It could get slower and lower. We want to give as many chances to youngsters because this series is all about youngsters. Want to improve fielding and bowl well with the new ball.

Pakistan (Playing XI): Saim Ayub, Tayyab Tahir, Omair Yousuf, Usman Khan(w), Salman Agha(c), Irfan Khan, Jahandad Khan, Abbas Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Sufiyan Muqeem

Zimbabwe (Playing XI): Tadiwanashe Marumani(w), Brian Bennett, Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza(c), Ryan Burl, Clive Madande, Tashinga Musekiwa, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu

From Pakistan Omair Yousuf and Saim Ayub take the crease. Omair Yousuf is on strike. Zimababwe's Ngarava opens the bowling attack. The Zimababwe vs Pakistan 1st T20I match has kicked off!

In the very first over, Ngarava conceded only 2 runs with Omair Yousuf on strike. Meanwhile, the keeper fails to hold onto an easy catch after Yousuf edges a length delivery. The ball goes through his gloves, and a single is taken.

PAK: 7/0 (1.3)

Ngarava strikes in the very next over dismissing Omair Yousuf - OUT, caught by W Masakadza at cover with a short and quick delivery. Yousuf departs for 16 off 13 balls.

PAK: 33/1 (3.4)

Pakistan lost an early wicket, but Saim Ayub and Usman Khan have taken the score to 44/1 (4.3) within the powerplay, with quickfire contributions of 18 and 12 runs respectively. Are they steadying the ship, or can Zimbabwe strike again?

PAK: 48/1 (4.4)

W Masakadza delivers a danger to dismiss to Saim Ayub, OUT, Caught by Trevor Gwandu! Masakadza strikes in his first over as Ayub mistimes a short ball, lofting it to long-off where Gwandu takes a safe catch. Ayub departs for 24 off 18 balls, including 2 fours and a six.

PAK: 59/2 (8)

Currently at the crease are Pakistan skipper Salman Agha and Usman Khan. Agha is struggling to find his rhythm, with just 8 off 11 balls, while Khan has played a steady knock of 31 off 25 balls. Pakistan need to accelerate! Meanwhile, Sikandar Raza has been impressive with the ball, conceding only 5 runs in his two overs so far.

PAK: 84/2 (11.4)

And down goes Usman Khan! Ryan Burl to Khan, OUT, Caught by Marumani! Khan edges a short and wide delivery outside off while attempting a cut, and the keeper takes a sharp catch. He departs for a solid 39 off 30 balls, including 2 fours and 2 sixes.

Captain dismisses the captain!

Raza delivers to Salman Agha, out, Caught by Dion Myers!

Another blow for Pakistan! Agha attempts a punch to the off-side, but the ball is lofted uppishly, and Dion Myers dives to his left to take a stunning catch at covers. With Pakistan now 4 wickets down for just 105 runs in 15 overs, the pressure is mounting. Agha departs for 13 off 19 balls. Can Pakistan recover from here?

PAK: 105/4 (15)

Muzarabani바카라�s deliveries in the 18th over proved expensive, with Irfan hitting two fours and Tahir adding one, as Pakistan steadied the ship at 149/4 in 19 overs.

Runs Scored: 18

Wd, B4, 1, 2, 4, 2, 4

PAK: 157/4 (19.2)

Irfan Khan scored a quickfire 27 off 15 balls, while Tayyab Tahir contributed 39 off 25 balls, taking Pakistan to a total of 165/4 in 20 overs. It바카라�s an achievable target for Zimbabwe바카라�let바카라�s see if the hosts can turn it into a victory, just like they did in the ODI opener.

PAK: 165/4 (20) - Innings Break

Wellington Masakadza: The pitch is a bit slow at times and a bit up and down. I think we did well to restrict them to 165. You need to change your pace in T20 cricket. I think we can chase it down.

Brian Bennett and Marumani are at the crease. Abrar Ahmed opens the bowling attack.

Abrar has conceded 7 runs in his first over. It바카라�s too early to tell, but it seems like a good start for Zimbabwe.

Runs Scored: 7

1 0 0 4 2 0

ZIM: 12/0 (1.4)

No no! Not a good start for Zimbabwe! Abrar Ahmed strikes early, and he strikes twice and what a brilliant spell it has beenl!

He sends both openers packing. First, he bowls Brian Bennett for 6 with a quick, fuller delivery that rattles the leg-stump. Then, Dion Myers falls for 6 as well, bowled by Abrar with a sharp, accurate delivery. It바카라�s not looking like such a good start for Zimbabwe after all!

ZIM: 18/2 (2.5)

Jahandad Khan's most expensive (fourth over) conceded 21 runs (1, 6, 2, 4, 4, 4), giving Zimbabwe a chance to steady their ship. Sikandar Raza followed it up with a brilliant hat-trick of fours in the fifth over! He바카라�s now on 28 off 17 balls, while Tadiwanashe Marumani is unbeaten on 29 off 15 balls. Together, they바카라�ve managed to weather the storm created by Abrar Ahmed.

ZIM: 70/2 (7)

Zimbabwe's chase is unravelling as they lose three key wickets in quick succession. First, Marumani (33 off 20) fell victim to a needless second run, brilliantly run out by Tayyab Tahir's sharp throw to Usman Khan. Haris Rauf then struck to dismiss Ryan Burl (3 off 8), who miscued a length delivery to Salman Agha at mid-off.

Sufiyan Muqeem added to Zimbabwe's woes by deceiving Clive Madande (5 off 5) with a clever googly, resulting in a stumping. Zimbabwe now find themselves in deep trouble at 90/5 in 12 overs, with Sikandar Raza holding fort as their lone hope.

ZIM: 93/5 (12.1)

Their goes Sikandar Raza!

Jahandad Khan dismisses Raza, Zimbabwe바카라�s last significant hope, with a sharp short delivery. Raza tried to cut but found Saim Ayub at backward point, who timed his leap perfectly to complete the catch. Pakistan now firmly in control.

Haris Rauf delivers a searing yorker to send Muzarabani's leg stump cartwheeling! The tail-ender had no answer to the pace and precision, and Pakistan inches closer to sealing this game. One wicket remains for Zimbabwe, with their chase all but derailed.

ZIM: 107/9 (14.4)

Abrar Ahmed to Trevor Gwandu, out Stumped!! Pakistan wrap it up!

A perfect googly from Abrar catches Trevor out, with the ball spinning back in and beating the inside edge

ZIM - 108/10 (15.3)

There was a moment when fans expected victory for Zimbabwe as they once were cruising at 77/2, but at the end crumbled to 108 all-out after the crucial run-out of Tadiwanashe Marumani losing the match by 57 runs. Sikandar Raza바카라�s valiant knock went in vain as Pakistan바카라�s spinners and fast bowlers led by Abrar Ahmed and Haris Rauf took control of the match. Once again, Pakistan seal a comfortable win and with this go 1-0 up in the three-match T20I series.

The first T20I match saw an easy victory for Pakistan, who were riding high on morale after their 2-1 win in the ODI series. That바카라�s it from us for this game. The 2nd T20I will take place on December 3, Tuesday. Until then, take care!