Sun Nov 24 23:34:57 UTC 2024: ## Zimbabwe Stun Pakistan in Rain-Shortened Thriller
**HARARE, ZIMBABWE** – Zimbabwe pulled off a stunning upset victory over Pakistan in a rain-affected match at Harare Sports Club today. Zimbabwe, after being put into bat, posted a competitive 205/10 in 40.2 overs, thanks largely to Richard Ngarava’s 48 (52) and Sikandar Raza’s 39 (56). Pakistan’s bowling attack, led by Faisal Akram (3/24) and Salman Agha (3/42), managed to keep Zimbabwe in check, but ultimately couldn’t prevent a respectable total.
Pakistan’s chase was hampered from the start. They struggled against Zimbabwe’s disciplined bowling, losing wickets at regular intervals. Blessing Muzarabani (2/9) and Sean Williams (2/12) were particularly effective, dismissing key batsmen early on. Mohammad Rizwan top-scored for Pakistan with 19 runs, but the team found themselves reeling at 60/6 in 21 overs when rain halted play.
The match was subsequently abandoned, and Zimbabwe were declared the winners by 80 runs under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method. This unexpected victory marks a significant upset against a higher-ranked opponent. The Zimbabwean bowlers’ disciplined performance and Pakistan’s batting collapse proved pivotal in securing the thrilling win.
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