Wed Dec 04 00:11:28 UTC 2024: ## Pakistan Spinner Makes History with Record-Breaking T20I Bowling Figures

**Bulawayo, Zimbabwe** – Sufiyan Muqeem, a 25-year-old left-arm wrist spinner, etched his name into Pakistan cricket history during the second T20I against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo. In only his seventh T20I match, Muqeem achieved the best-ever bowling figures for Pakistan in the format, taking an astonishing 5 wickets for only 3 runs (5/3).

This incredible performance helped bowl out Zimbabwe for a paltry 57 runs, their lowest ever T20I total, surpassing their previous low of 82 against Sri Lanka earlier this year. Zimbabwe, after a promising start of 37/1 in the fifth over, collapsed dramatically to 44/4 in the eighth over, largely thanks to Muqeem’s devastating spell. He claimed four wickets in quick succession, including the dangerous Ryan Burl and Wellington Masakadza.

Muqeem’s achievement surpasses the previous record held by Umar Gul, who twice took 5/6. Pakistan chased down the meager target in a record-breaking 5.3 overs, securing a resounding victory. The match highlighted not only Muqeem’s exceptional talent but also the significant disparity in performance between the two teams.

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