PAK Win By 57 Runs | Pakistan vs Zimbabwe Highlights of 1st T20I 2024: Abrar Ahmed, Sufiyan Muqeem Help Visitors Secure Clinical Victory

That's It! The last six wickets collapsed like a pack of cards. Zimbabwe were well on course to win the game but the brainfade run out of Tadiwanashe Marumani started the collapse. After that no body could put up a resistance. Abrar Ahmed provided Zimbabwe the initial blows and Sufiyan Muqeem ran through the middle order. The visitors take a comfortable 1-0 lead in the series with this win.  

Out! Body blow for Zimbabwe. Short of length delivery from Jahandad Khan, Raza makes room to cut and does not get the elevation, Ayub at backward point leaps and takes a good catch. That's the game for Pakistan. Raza c Saim Ayub b Jahandad Khan 39(28).

Out! Zimbabwe has completely lost momentum since the dismissal of Tadiwanashe Marumani and now the target seems a steep task for them. First Haris Rauf rushes Ryan Burl with pace with his bat turning in his hand and then Sufiyan Muqeem gets Clive Madande stumped. It is now all or nothing for Sikander Raza. Ryan Burl c Salman Agha b Haris Rauf 3(8) and Madande st Usman Khan b Sufiyan Muqeem 5(5).

Out! Oh dear what a massive brainfade moment for Tadiwanashe Marumani. Went for a needless second run and Zimbabwe receives a body blow. Clean work by Tayyab Tahir and Usman Khan. Zimbabwe need to move on from this moment quickly.  Marumani run out (Tayyab Tahir/Usman Khan) 33(20).

Zimbabwe have lived on their strategy of going hard against Pakistan's new ball bowlers and they have successfully did it despite the loss of two wickets, They have a headstart now and even some controlled gameplay in the remaining overs will take them to the target. Marumani and Raza will not want to let go of the momentum. 

Out! Zimbabwe has decided to come out full throttle. They want a headstart in the powerplay and it can be seen the way Tadiwanashe Marumani is batting. Dion Myers also wanted to live up on the intent but got dismissed by Abrar Ahmed. Dion Myers b Abrar Ahmed 6(4).

Out! First wicket falls for Zimbabwe. Brian Bennett has not fared well against wrist spinners and he falls now to Abrar Ahmed. Bennett shuffles across to the off-side to sweep and misses with the ball rattling his stumps. Zimbabwe need to keep going here. Brian Bennett b Abrar Ahmed 6(5).

The innings comes to an end and Pakistan will be slightly relieved. 34 runs from the last two overs from the bat of Tayyab Tahir and Irfan Khan has put Pakistan in a place where they can compete. Initially they had a good start in the powerplay but the momentum slipped with the fall of wickets in the middle overs. Zimbabwe won't be totally unhappy as the target is within their chasing range. 

The innings comes to an end and Pakistan will be slightly relieved. 34 runs from the last two overs from the bat of Tayyab Tahir and Irfan Khan has put Pakistan in a place where they can compete. Initially they had a good start in the powerplay but the momentum slipped with the fall of wickets in the middle overs. Zimbabwe won't be totally unhappy as the target is within their chasing range. 

Pakistan has not been able to convert their strong start. They now rely on Tayyab Tahir and Irfan Khan to give them a strong finish. The score doesn't look very threatening as of now and Zimbabwe will back themselves to chase it if the visitors don't get to a solid finish. 

Out! Pakistan captain falls to Sikander Raza. Length ball outside offstump. Salman Agha punches it uppishly and Dion Myers takes a stunning diving catch to end his stay. Pakistan are losing momentum in the middle overs. Salman Agha c Dion Myers b Raza 13(19).

Out! Usman Khan falls.  He was stitching a partnership but it ends abruptly. Usman Khan attempts a cut to Ryan Burl and gets a thick outside edge. The keeper takes a sharp catch. Pakistan needs to accelerate from here. Usman Khan c Marumani b Ryan Burl 39(30).

Saim Ayub's dismissal has momentarily put brakes on Pakistan's scoring gears but Usman Khan is well set and is keeping the scoreboard ticking. They had a good start and if accelerated in the right moment, the innings can go towards a big score. 

Out! Big wicket for Zimbabwe.  A short ball on off by Wellington Masakadza and Saim Ayub lofts it towards long-off. The fielder in the deep takes a safe catch. Saim Ayub c Trevor Gwandu b W Masakadza 24(18).

Some solid cricket played by Saim Ayub and Usman Khan so far as they have stitched a steady partnership as well as kept the boundaries coming. The foundation is laid for a big score in the powerplay. 

Out! Omair Yusuf falls to Richard Ngarava. Omair Yousuf looks to go hard at the short pitched ball. Slaps it towards cover as he loses his shape and the miscued shot has been taken by the fielder at cover. He started with aggression and it will be a big loss for Pakistan. Omair Yousuf c W Masakadza b Ngarava 16(13).

Solid start for Pakistan. Omair Yusuf took on Zimbabwe's best bowler Blessing Muzarabani and hit two solid boundaries to give Pakistan a strong start in the game. They would look to maximize the powerplay. 

Solid start for Pakistan. Omair Yusuf took on Zimbabwe's best bowler Blessing Muzarabani and hit two solid boundaries to give Pakistan a strong start in the game. They would look to maximize the powerplay. 

Zimbabwe (Playing XI): Tadiwanashe Marumani(w), Brian Bennett, Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza(c), Ryan Burl, Clive Madande, Tashinga Musekiwa, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu.

Pakistan (Playing XI): Saim Ayub, Tayyab Tahir, Omair Yousuf, Usman Khan(w), Salman Agha(c), Irfan Khan, Jahandad Khan, Abbas Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Sufiyan Muqeem.