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Pakistan delivered its most authoritative performance of the T20I Tri-Series 2025 in Rawalpindi, thrashing Zimbabwe by a massive 69 runs to secure their berth in the tournament final. The commanding victory marked Pakistan’s third straight win in the series.
The win was a combination of top-order batting stability followed by an unprecedented spell of spin bowling that demolished the opposition.
First Innings: Babar and Farhan Set Up Massive Total
Opting to bat first, Pakistan put up a formidable total of 195 for 5 in 20 overs, setting the stage for their dominance.
Opener’s Blitz: Sahibzada Farhan continued his exceptional form from the previous game, providing a fine start. After an initial boundary flurry, he finished the powerplay with two sixes in an over.
Babar’s Milestone: Captain Babar Azam started cautiously but broke free after reaching his fifty (having scored 0 and 16 in the previous games). He launched a flurry of boundaries and sixes, scoring a magnificent 74 runs to lead the team’s charge.
Final Over Assault: Though Pakistan seemed to lose momentum after Babar’s exit, Fakhar Zaman thrilled the home crowd with an explosive final over that took Pakistan past the 190-mark.
Second Innings: Usman Tariq’s Spell Wreaks Havoc
Chasing 196, Zimbabwe’s innings was demolished by a rookie spinner, resulting in them being bowled out for 126 runs in 19 overs.
Wickets Tumble: Pakistan’s new-ball bowlers, Naseem Shah and Mohammad Wasim Jr, struck early, removing key batsmen Brian Bennett and Brendan Taylor to leave Zimbabwe 43/3 at the end of the powerplay.
The Sikandar Raza Wicket: The end was near when Mohammad Nawaz dismissed captain Sikandar Raza (23), triggering a rapid middle and lower-order collapse.
The Hat-Trick Moment: The highlight of the entire series came from mystery spinner Usman Tariq. He delivered a sensational hat-trick, dismissing Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, and Wellington Masakadza off successive deliveries. Tariq followed this up with another wicket to finish with incredible figures of 4 wickets for 18 runs.
Burl’s Lone Fight: Ryan Burl provided the only resistance, fighting hard to score an unbeaten 67 runs, single-handedly scoring over half of his team’s total. His effort softened the blow on Zimbabwe’s Net Run Rate.
The commanding 69-run victory assures Pakistan of a place in the Tri-Series final.
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