Pakistan Secures Dominant T20 Victory Over Zimbabwe, Muqeem Takes 5-3

Sufiyan Muqeem, making his T20 debut for Pakistan in October 2023, delivered a career-best performance of 5-3 to guide his team to a resounding 10-wicket victory against Zimbabwe. The match, held in Bulawayo as the second of a three-game T20 series, saw Zimbabwe bowled out for 57 runs in 12.4 overs, with Bennett scoring 21 and Muqeem claiming 5-3. Pakistan successfully chased the target, reaching 61-0 in 5.3 overs, with Ayub contributing 36. After winning the toss and opting to bat first, Zimbabwe initially reached 37 runs from 27 balls before being dismissed for a total of 57 runs in 12.4 overs. This marked their lowest-ever score in the T20 format. The left-arm spinner, Muqeem, was instrumental in Zimbabwe’s collapse, securing five wickets in only 2.4 overs. Pakistan successfully reached their target with 87 deliveries remaining. Openers Saim Ayub contributed 36 runs from 18 balls, while Omair Yousuf added 22 runs from 15 balls. This victory stands as Pakistan’s largest ever in terms of deliveries remaining. Pakistan will now seek to achieve a 3-0 series sweep when the two teams meet again on Thursday.