Pakistan Enter Final After Dominant 69 Run Victory Over Zimbabwe

Overview

Pakistan qualified for the Tri Series T20 final after sealing a dominant 69 run victory over Zimbabwe. Usman Tariq remarkable hat trick and a strong batting show from Babar Azam, Sahibzada Farhan, and Fakhar Zaman powered the win as Zimbabwe struggled to handle the pressure of the chase.

Usman Tariq celebrates after completing a stunning hat trick against Zimbabwe.

Pakistan Powerful Batting Display

Pakistan continued their impressive form in the Tri Series as they defeated Zimbabwe by 69 runs to register their third consecutive win. After winning the toss at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Pakistan chose to bat first and posted a solid total of 195/5 in 20 overs.

Farhan and Babar Anchor the Innings

Pakistan lost their first wicket at 29 when Saim Ayub was caught for 13. However Sahibzada Farhan and Babar Azam completely shifted the momentum with a commanding 103 run partnership.

Sahibzada Farhan played a confident knock of 63 off 41 balls hitting 3 sixes and 4 boundaries.

Babar Azam once again displayed his class with a stylish 74 off 52 deliveries including 2 sixes and 7 fours.

Late Fireworks by Fakhar Zaman

In the final overs, Fakhar Zaman provided a late surge. He smashed an unbeaten 27 off just 10 balls striking 3 sixes and 1 four to lift Pakistan to a strong total.

Faheem Ashraf (3) and Mohammad Nawaz (4) fell cheaply while Zimbabwe Sikandar Raza took two wickets.

Zimbabwe Collapse Under Pressure

Chasing 196 Zimbabwe struggled right from the start. Except for Ryan Burl no batter handled Pakistan bowling attack with confidence.

Ryan Burl Fights Alone

Burl played a gutsy knock of 67 runs but wickets kept falling around him, leaving Zimbabwe bundled out for 126 in 19 overs.

Other Zimbabwe scores:

Bennett 9

Marumani 4

Taylor 8

Sikandar Raza 23

Munyonga 1

Evans 2

Mopasa 3

Ngarava 5

Masakdza & Musakiva: 0

Usman Tariq Stunning Hat Trick Steals the Show

The highlight of the match was Usman Tariq exceptional spell. With sharp accuracy and variation he delivered a memorable hat trick finishing with:

Usman Tariq 4 wickets for 18 runs

His brilliant performance earned him the Player of the Match award.

Mohammad Nawaz claimed two wickets while Naseem Shah Mohammad Wasim Jr and Faheem Ashraf picked up one each.