Thu Dec 05 13:28:21 UTC 2024: ## Pakistan Thrash Zimbabwe by Ten Wickets in Record-Breaking Victory
**Bulawayo, Zimbabwe:** Pakistan secured a comprehensive 10-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the final T20I, clinching the series with a record-breaking performance. Zimbabwe were bowled out for a paltry 57 runs – their lowest ever T20I total – a dramatic collapse that saw them lose their last ten wickets for just 20 runs. Sufiyan Muqeem led the charge for Pakistan, taking stunning figures of 5-3, the best ever by a Pakistan bowler in T20I cricket.
Zimbabwe’s early innings started promisingly. Brian Bennett and Tadiwanashe Marumani provided a brisk start, hitting 37 runs without loss in the first four overs. However, their momentum was swiftly extinguished. Abbas Afridi and Haris Rauf triggered a stunning collapse, removing the openers in quick succession. The middle and lower order offered little resistance, succumbing to Muqeem’s masterful spin bowling, which included several wrong’uns that proved too difficult to decipher.
Pakistan’s chase was a mere formality. Openers Saim Ayub (36*) and Omair Yousuf (22*) effortlessly guided their team to victory, reaching the target with 14.3 overs to spare. This marks the biggest win by balls remaining between two Full Members in men’s T20I cricket. The pair displayed effortless power hitting, regularly finding the boundary against a demoralized Zimbabwean attack. The ease with which Pakistan achieved victory underscored the complete dominance they exhibited throughout the match. The win highlights Pakistan’s superior skill and strategy, leaving Zimbabwe facing significant challenges in improving their T20I performance.
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