Pakistan crush Zimbabwe by 69 runs to seal third consecutive win in T20 Tri-Nation Series
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Pakistan set a target of 196 runs for Zimbabwe after posting 195 in their 20 overs in the ongoing T20 Tri-Series on Sunday
RAWALPINDI (Dunya News) - Pakistan on Sunday defeated Zimbabwe by 69 runs in the fourth game of the T20I tri-series at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
After winning the toss and opting to bat, Pakistan scored 195 runs in their allotted 20 overs to set a target of 196.
Pakistan opened with Sahibzada Farhan and Saim Ayub.
Saim once again failed to convert his start into a big inning and managed only 13 runs.
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Hat-trick
Triple-wicket maiden
Usman Tariq was truly UNPLAYABLE tonight
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Farhan then partnered with Babar Azam to stabilise the innings.
Farhan played an impressive knock of 63 off 41 balls, hitting three sixes before falling at the total of 132.
Faheem Ashraf was run out shortly afterwards, and Babar Azam, who anchored the innings brilliantly, made 74 before being dismissed with Pakistan at 163.
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Zimbabwe, chasing a target of 196, never found stability.
Their top order collapsed early, losing half the side for just 60 runs. The pressure persisted, and the entire team was bowled out for 126.
Pakistan’s Usman Tariq was the standout performer with the ball, claiming a spectacular hat-trick to seal the emphatic win.
This victory marks Pakistan’s second consecutive triumph over Zimbabwe in the event, in addition to their earlier win against Sri Lanka, keeping them firmly ahead in the tri-series standings.
