Thu Dec 05 15:49:57 UTC 2024: ## Zimbabwe Edges Out Pakistan in Thrilling T20 Finish
**HARARE, ZIMBABWE** – Zimbabwe pulled off a nail-biting one-run victory over Pakistan in a thrilling T20 encounter today. Pakistan, batting first, were restricted to a modest 132/7 in their 20 overs, despite a 32-run contribution from Salman Agha. Blessing Muzarabani led the Zimbabwean bowling attack with impressive figures of 4/25.
Zimbabwe’s chase was far from smooth. They stumbled early, losing wickets at regular intervals, but a crucial 43-run knock by Brian Bennett and a late-innings cameo from Tinotenda Maposa steered them towards victory. Abbas Afridi, with 4/24, and Jahandad Khan, with 2/30, put up a strong fight for Pakistan, but Zimbabwe managed to reach the target of 133 runs with just one ball to spare, finishing on 133/8. The match was punctuated by exciting moments, including several boundaries and crucial wickets, keeping the crowd on the edge of their seats until the final ball. The thrilling win marks a significant upset for Zimbabwe against a higher-ranked opponent.
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