Zimbabwe’s batting showed grit despite early setbacks against Pakistan’s disciplined attack. After losing the toss, they were put in to bat under overcast skies. The top order faltered quickly, with Pakistan’s seamers claiming early wickets. A vital partnership between Sikandar Raza and Richard Ngarava turned the tide for the Zimbabwe National Team. Raza scored a steady 39, anchoring the innings with experience. Ngarava, batting lower down, smashed an aggressive 48 to boost the total in Zim vs Pak match.
Their 62-run stand lifted Zimbabwe from a shaky start to 205. Regular wicket losses kept pressure on, but the lower order fought hard. This total, though modest, gave Zimbabwe’s bowlers a chance to defend. With rain threatening, their resilience proved crucial in setting a competitive score, like he did against India at Harare.
Pakistan’s Spin Dominance
Pakistan’s bowling relied heavily on spin to challenge Zimbabwe’s batsmen effectively like they did against India. Choosing to field first, they aimed to exploit the turning pitch conditions. Debutant Faisal Akram shone brightly, taking three wickets with his left-arm spin. His sharp turn disrupted Zimbabwe’s flow, limiting their scoring options.
Salman Agha matched him, claiming three wickets with controlled off-spin. Together, they dominated the middle overs, stifling Zimbabwe’s momentum. The pacers struck early, but spinners dictated the game’s tempo. Pakistan’s fielders backed them up with sharp catches and energy. Their disciplined effort kept Zimbabwe to 205, a chaseable target initially. This spin strategy nearly set Pakistan up for victory.
Zimbabwe’s Bowling Masterclass
Zimbabwe’s bowlers delivered a stunning performance to dismantle Pakistan’s batting lineup. Blessing Muzarabani struck early, removing both openers with pace and bounce. His height exploited the overcast conditions, unsettling Pakistan’s top order. Spinners Sikandar Raza then took over brilliantly like he did against India. Raza’s off-spin claimed two key wickets, tightening the screws.
Williams’ left-arm spin added pressure, exploiting the turning track perfectly. Their accuracy forced Pakistan into reckless shots, collapsing quickly against the Zimbabwe National Team. Sharp fielding supported the bowlers, maintaining relentless intensity throughout. By reducing Pakistan to 60 for 6, Zimbabwe sealed the game early. This disciplined attack showcased their bowling prowess impressively, like England against India.
Zimbabwe National Cricket Team vs Pakistan National Cricket Team Match Scorecard
Zimbabwe won by 80 runs (DLS method)
Zimbabwe (50 ovs maximum)
| Batting | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Joylord Gumbie
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run out (Abdullah Shafique) | 15 | 17 | 30 | 3 | 0 | 88.23 | ||
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Tadiwanashe Marumani †
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c †Mohammad Rizwan b Agha Salman | 29 | 41 | 69 | 2 | 1 | 70.73 | ||
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Dion Myers
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c Haseebullah Khan b Agha Salman | 8 | 12 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 66.66 | ||
|
Craig Ervine (c)
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c Saim Ayub b Haris Rauf | 6 | 12 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 50.00 | ||
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Sean Williams
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c †Mohammad Rizwan b Agha Salman | 23 | 17 | 25 | 2 | 2 | 135.29 | ||
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Sikandar Raza
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c Abdullah Shafique b Faisal Akram | 39 | 56 | 91 | 6 | 0 | 69.64 | ||
|
Brian Bennett
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c †Mohammad Rizwan b Aamer Jamal | 20 | 20 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 100.00 | ||
|
Brandon Mavuta
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c Mohammad Hasnain b Faisal Akram | 1 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 14.28 | ||
|
Richard Ngarava
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b Mohammad Hasnain | 48 | 52 | 64 | 5 | 1 | 92.30 | ||
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Blessing Muzarabani
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b Faisal Akram | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | ||
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Trevor Gwandu
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not out | 3 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 60.00 | ||
| Extras | (b 4, lb 2, w 7) | 13 | |||||||
| Total |
40.2 Ov (RR: 5.08)
|
205 | |||||||
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Fall of wickets: 1-40 (Joylord Gumbie, 5.5 ov), 2-58 (Dion Myers, 9.1 ov), 3-67 (Craig Ervine, 12.4 ov), 4-83 (Tadiwanashe Marumani, 15.1 ov), 5-99 (Sean Williams, 19.1 ov), 6-124 (Brian Bennett, 24.2 ov), 7-125 (Brandon Mavuta, 25.4 ov), 8-187 (Sikandar Raza, 37.1 ov), 9-187 (Blessing Muzarabani, 37.4 ov), 10-205 (Richard Ngarava, 40.2 ov)
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Match Flow Table – Zimbabwe National Team Innings Scorecard
| Phase | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Milestones / Events |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay 1 | 0.1 – 10.0 | 62 | 2 | Mandatory powerplay |
| – | 7.4 | 50 | – | 50 runs in 46 balls (Extras: 10) |
| Powerplay 2 | 10.1 – 40.0 | 137 | 7 | Mandatory powerplay |
| – | 15.0 | 83 | 3 | Drinks (T Marumani 29, SC Williams 14) |
| – | 19.4 | 100 | – | 100 runs in 118 balls (Extras: 12) |
| – | 30.0 | 143 | 7 | Drinks (Sikandar Raza 20, R Ngarava 8) |
| – | 30.3 | 150 | – | 150 runs in 183 balls (Extras: 13) |
| – | – | 50 (8th Wkt) | – | 50-run stand (Sikandar Raza 17, R Ngarava 32, Ex: 1) |
| – | 40.1 | 200 | – | 200 runs in 241 balls (Extras: 13) |
| Powerplay 3 | 40.1 – 50.0 | 6 | 1 | Mandatory powerplay |
| Innings Break | 40.2 | 205 | 10 | End of innings (T Gwandu 3) |
Bowling
| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECON | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Aamer Jamal
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7 | 1 | 42 | 1 | 6.00 | 28 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
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Mohammad Hasnain
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7.2 | 0 | 43 | 1 | 5.86 | 28 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
|
Saim Ayub
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2 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 6.00 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Salman Agha
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9 | 0 | 42 | 3 | 4.66 | 35 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
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Haris Rauf
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7 | 1 | 36 | 1 | 5.14 | 27 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Faisal Akram
|
8 | 0 | 24 | 3 | 3.00 | 30 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Pakistan (T: 141 runs from 21 ovs)
| Batting | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Saim Ayub
|
c †Marumani b Muzarabani | 11 | 17 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 64.70 | ||
|
Abdullah Shafique
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c †Marumani b Muzarabani | 1 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 20.00 | ||
|
Kamran Ghulam
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c †Marumani b Williams | 17 | 28 | 43 | 3 | 0 | 60.71 | ||
|
Mohammad Rizwan (c)†
|
not out | 19 | 43 | 63 | 1 | 0 | 44.18 | ||
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Salman Agha
|
lbw b Sikandar Raza | 4 | 11 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 36.36 | ||
|
Haseebullah Khan
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b Sikandar Raza | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | ||
|
Irfan Khan
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b Williams | 7 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 46.66 | ||
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Aamer Jamal
|
not out | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | ||
| Extras | (w 1) | 1 | |||||||
| Total |
21 Ov (RR: 2.85)
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60/6 | |||||||
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Did not bat: Haris Rauf,
Mohammad Hasnain,
Faisal Akram
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Fall of wickets: 1-11 (Abdullah Shafique, 2.5 ov), 2-17 (Saim Ayub, 4.4 ov), 3-40 (Kamran Ghulam, 12.1 ov), 4-49 (Salman Agha, 15.2 ov), 5-49 (Haseebullah Khan, 15.4 ov), 6-58 (Irfan Khan, 18.5 ov)
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Match Flow Table – Pakistan Innings Scorecard
| Phase | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Milestones / Events |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay 1 | 0.1 – 10.0 | 27 | 2 | Mandatory powerplay |
| – | 15.2 | 49 | 4 | Drinks (Mohammad Rizwan 15) |
| – | 15.5 | 50 | – | 50 runs in 95 balls (Extras: 1) |
| Rain Break | 21.0 | 60 | 6 | Match stopped due to rain (Mohammad Rizwan 19, Aamer Jamal 0) |
Bowling
| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECON | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Blessing Muzarabani
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5 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 1.80 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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Richard Ngarava
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5 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 3.60 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Sean Williams
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6 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 2.00 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Trevor Gwandu
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2 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 7.00 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
|
Sikandar Raza
|
3 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 2.33 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Pakistan’s Batting Woes Against Zimbabwe National Team
Pakistan’s batting crumbled dramatically under Zimbabwe’s relentless bowling pressure. Chasing 206, they needed a solid start but failed miserably. Muzarabani dismissed both openers early, setting a shaky tone. The middle order couldn’t recover, buckling against spin bowling. Raza and Williams exploited the pitch, exposing Pakistan’s weaknesses, to make a upset in cricket history.
Poor shot choices and inability to adapt led to quick wickets. At 60 for 6 after 21 overs, their chase was in tatters. Even seasoned players struggled against Zimbabwe’s tight lines. Rain loomed, adding urgency, but the collapse was already complete. This performance raises questions about Pakistan’s batting resilience.
Weather and DLS Impact
Rain in Bulawayo significantly influenced the match’s final outcome decisively. It halted Pakistan’s chase after 21 overs, with them at 60 for 6. The DLS method declared Zimbabwe winners by 80 runs accordingly. The threat of rain pressured Pakistan’s struggling batsmen further.
Interrupted at a critical moment, Pakistan had no recovery chance. Zimbabwe’s strong position beforehand made the rain a bonus factor. Cricket’s unpredictability shone through, with weather altering the result. For Zimbabwe, it confirmed a deserved victory; for Pakistan, a frustrating end. Adapting to such elements proved vital in this game, like India improved its medal tally in Paralympics.
Standout Performances
Individual brilliance shaped this match’s narrative on both sides significantly. Richard Ngarava’s 48 was crucial, lifting Zimbabwe to 205 unexpectedly. Sikandar Raza excelled, scoring 39 and taking 2 wickets later. His all-round effort earned him Player of the Match honors. Blessing Muzarabani’s 2 for 9 dismantled Pakistan’s top order early. For Pakistan, Faisal Akram’s debut 3 for 24 showed promise.
Salman Agha’s three wickets complemented the spin attack effectively. These efforts highlighted skill and determination amidst the contest. Zimbabwe’s stars outshone Pakistan’s, securing the upset victory.