Wed Dec 04 08:52:29 UTC 2024: ## Pakistan Spinner Muqeem Achieves Historic Bowling Figures in T20I Victory Over Zimbabwe
**Bulawayo, Zimbabwe:** Pakistan’s Sufiyan Muqeem etched his name in cricket history Tuesday, delivering a stunning spell of 5 wickets for only 3 runs (5/3) in the second T20I against Zimbabwe. This performance is the best ever bowling figures for Pakistan in a T20I match, surpassing Umar Gul’s previous record of 5/6.
Muqeem’s exceptional performance, characterized by pace variation, top spin, and effective googlies, decimated Zimbabwe’s batting lineup, contributing to their lowest ever T20I total of 57 runs. His feat places him in an elite group of bowlers from Full Member nations who have achieved a five-wicket haul in T20Is while conceding fewer than five runs, joining the likes of Rangana Herath (Sri Lanka), Rashid Khan (Afghanistan), and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (India).
Zimbabwe, after winning the toss and electing to bat first, quickly regretted their decision as Muqeem’s spell triggered a dramatic collapse. Following a decent start by the openers, the team lost their remaining nine wickets for a mere 20 runs. Pakistan’s Saim Ayub and Omair Yousuf then easily chased down the target, securing a 10-wicket victory and an unassailable 2-0 series lead.
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