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Preview: Pakistan will hope to bounce back from their narrow defeat to India in their opening game in Melbourne when they take on Zimbabwe in their second outing of the T20 World Cup in Perth on Thursday. T20 World Cup: Full coverage | Schedule | Results | Points Table | News | Photos Pakistan had recovered from a shaky start after being invited to bat by India and managed to post a competitive 159 on the board thanks to fifties from Shan Masood and Iftikhar Ahmed, before their pace attack ran through the Indian top-order yet again, reducing them to 31/4 in the chase. The Men in Green were clear favourites to collect a second T20 World Cup win against their arch-rivals, only to be undone by Virat Kohli’s brilliance as the star Indian batter produced an unbeaten 82, forging a 113-run fifth-wicket stand with Hardik Pandya and in the end, guiding his team over the line. Skipper Babar Azam and wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan, Pakistan’s white-ball opening pair, will hope to bounce back to form against the Zimbabweans after getting dismissed cheaply by Arshdeep Singh on Sunday. As for the bowling department, Shaheen Shah Afridi’s figures of 0/34 against India prompted discussions on whether he was rushed back into the squad and whether he is bowling at a hundred per cent at the moment, and the team think-tank might just consider resting him and bringing someone like a Mohammad Wasim Jr or a Mohammad Hasnain into the XI. Zimbabwe progressed from the First Round of the ongoing competition with victories over Ireland and Scotland, their only defeat coming against the already-eliminated West Indies. The Craig Ervine-led side then started off on a shaky note against neighbours South Africa in their opening Super 12 game, the Proteas racing to 51/0 in three overs chasing 64 in a curtailed game before a heavy shower forced the game to be called off and the points to be split evenly. Squads: Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan(w), Babar Azam(c), Shan Masood, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Haider Ali, Mohammad Nawaz, Asif Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Khushdil Shah, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Wasim Jr. Zimbabwe: Regis Chakabva(w), Craig Ervine(c), Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Wesley Madhevere, Milton Shumba, Ryan Burl, Luke Jongwe, Tendai Chatara, Blessing Muzarabani, Tony Munyonga, Wellington Masakadza, Brad Evans, Clive Madande, Richard Ngarava. Read all the Latest News ****, Trending News ****, Cricket News ****, Bollywood News ****, India News and Entertainment News here. Follow us on Facebook ****, Twitter and Instagram ****.
Pakistan (PAK) vs Zimbabwe (ZIM) T20 World Cup HIGHLIGHTS: ZIM stun PAK by 1 run in a thriller
FirstCricket Staff
• October 27, 2022, 20:31:49 IST
Pakistan (PAK) vs Zimbabwe (ZIM), T20 World Cup 2022 HIGHLIGHTS: Zimbabwe have defeated Pakistan by 1 run in a final-ball thriller
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October 27, 2022, 20:31:49 (IST)
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October 27, 2022, 20:25:01 (IST)
October 27, 2022, 20:22:51 (IST)
" I am lost for words, my mouth’s dry probably because of the emotions I am going through at the moment. I can’t tell you how proud I’m of this bunch of boys. The way our seamers started at the top, was just unbelievable and the way we backed it up in the field and the way we kept believing, really lost for words. When we were coming to Australia, I said to my captain (Ervine), If you become Man of the Match, pick any watch from the catalogue and I’ll buy you that. But if I win Man of the Match (award), you’re going to buy me one. I was reminding him that he owes me three watches now," says an emotional Sikandar Raza who was adjudged Player of the match
October 27, 2022, 20:10:00 (IST)
Pakistan needed three on the final three balls. Evans first bowled a dot, then scalped Nawaz’s wicket bringing equation down to 3 off 1. Shaheen hit one towards the mid on area, ran the first one hard but couldn’t complete the second and was run out at the batting end. WHAT A WIN this is!
October 27, 2022, 20:05:37 (IST)
Pakistan vs Zimbabwe LIVE SCORE
That was a bit of a fumble but the wicket-keeper has dislodged the bails in time and that’s another upset in the tournament. ZIMBABWE HAVE DEFEATED PAKISTAN by 1 run
That was a bit of a fumble but the wicket-keeper has dislodged the bails in time and that’s another upset in the tournament. ZIMBABWE HAVE DEFEATED PAKISTAN by 1 run
October 27, 2022, 20:03:26 (IST)
Pakistan vs Zimbabwe LIVE SCORE
Nawaz has been caught. What a timely wicket that is. Pakistan need 3 from the final ball. Wasim won’t be on strike either
Nawaz has been caught. What a timely wicket that is. Pakistan need 3 from the final ball. Wasim won’t be on strike either
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October 27, 2022, 19:55:21 (IST)
Pakistan vs Zimbabwe LIVE SCORE
Nawaz has hammered that full toss for a maximum over deep fine leg. What a shot and what a timing on that
Nawaz has hammered that full toss for a maximum over deep fine leg. What a shot and what a timing on that
October 27, 2022, 19:47:02 (IST)
October 27, 2022, 19:40:46 (IST)
Pakistan vs Zimbabwe LIVE
Zimbabwe had a massive wicket in that over as Shan Masood was undone by Raza. Pakistan are in some trouble now
Zimbabwe had a massive wicket in that over as Shan Masood was undone by Raza. Pakistan are in some trouble now
October 27, 2022, 19:25:22 (IST)
Pakistan vs Zimbabwe
Not this time. Shadab once again takes the aerial route but miscues it this time and is caught at long off for 17 off 14
Not this time. Shadab once again takes the aerial route but miscues it this time and is caught at long off for 17 off 14
October 27, 2022, 19:24:43 (IST)
Pakistan vs Zimbabwe LIVE
A much-needed maximum for Pakistan. For a moment, it felt as if it will go into long-on’s hands but NO! That has sailed over the fielder’s head
A much-needed maximum for Pakistan. For a moment, it felt as if it will go into long-on’s hands but NO! That has sailed over the fielder’s head
October 27, 2022, 19:16:17 (IST)
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October 27, 2022, 18:59:01 (IST)
Pakistan vs Zimbabwe LIVE
Back of the length from Jongwe, going down the leg and Iftikhar feathers that to the wicket-keeper behind. He has been caught for 5 off 10
Back of the length from Jongwe, going down the leg and Iftikhar feathers that to the wicket-keeper behind. He has been caught for 5 off 10
October 27, 2022, 18:58:10 (IST)
October 27, 2022, 18:44:47 (IST)
Pakistan vs Zimbabwe LIVE
Rizwan has played one on to his stumps. That’s a huge wicket. Pakistan have lost both Babar Azam and Rizwan
Rizwan has played one on to his stumps. That’s a huge wicket. Pakistan have lost both Babar Azam and Rizwan
October 27, 2022, 18:37:42 (IST)
Pakistan vs Zimbabwe
That’s a massive wicket. Babar Azam is gone for 4 off 9. Evnas bowls that touch fuller, on to the stumps as Babar tries to negate that to the on side but closes the face of the bat early. The ball takes the leading edge and he is caught by Burl at point
That’s a massive wicket. Babar Azam is gone for 4 off 9. Evnas bowls that touch fuller, on to the stumps as Babar tries to negate that to the on side but closes the face of the bat early. The ball takes the leading edge and he is caught by Burl at point
October 27, 2022, 18:31:20 (IST)
Pakistan vs Zimbabwe
Rizwan and Babar Azam have started the proceedings for Pakistan. They need to chase 131 to get two points. Zimbabwe pacers would seek early wickets
Rizwan and Babar Azam have started the proceedings for Pakistan. They need to chase 131 to get two points. Zimbabwe pacers would seek early wickets
October 27, 2022, 18:09:53 (IST)
After winning the toss, Zimbabwe were off to a flying start before Pakistan got wickets at regular intervals restricted them to 130/8 in 20 overs
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October 27, 2022, 18:03:49 (IST)
After 19 overs,Zimbabwe 120/7 ( Ryan Burl 9 , Brad Evans 13)
PAK vs ZIM LIVE
Another dropped catch from Pakistan but Haris Rauf will still finish with figures of 1/12 in 4 overs
October 27, 2022, 17:54:42 (IST)
October 27, 2022, 17:43:17 (IST)
PAK vs ZIM LIVE
Zimbabwe have lost four wickets in 6 deliveries. Two in the last over and now Wasim sends Raza and Jongwe back in the hut on the trot. Raza was caught in the deep by Haris Rauf for 9 off 16 and Jongwe has chopped one on to his stumps. They are seven down now
Zimbabwe have lost four wickets in 6 deliveries. Two in the last over and now Wasim sends Raza and Jongwe back in the hut on the trot. Raza was caught in the deep by Haris Rauf for 9 off 16 and Jongwe has chopped one on to his stumps. They are seven down now
October 27, 2022, 17:41:02 (IST)
After 14 overs,Zimbabwe 95/5 ( Sikandar Raza 9 , Ryan Burl 0)
PAK vs ZIM LIVE SCORE
Shadab Khan gets two in two at the end of his fourth over. He first cleaned up Williams who went for the reverse sweep and missed the ball and completely and then dismissed Chakabva for a first-ball zero, courtesy a stunner from Babar Azam at first slip who grabbed a one-handed catch
October 27, 2022, 17:33:55 (IST)
After 13 overs,Zimbabwe 87/3 ( Sean Williams 24 , Sikandar Raza 8)
PAK vs ZIM LIVE SCORE
Zimbabwe get a couple of boundaries in that over and they have now started to push the paddle. Rightly so, they need to score runs aggressively to put up a good total
October 27, 2022, 17:31:10 (IST)
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October 27, 2022, 17:23:28 (IST)
PAK vs ZIM LIVE
Shadab Khan got a breakthrough after he caught Milton Shumba off his bowling, diving to his right. This has been a good comeback from Pakistan after that kind of a start from Zimbabwe
Shadab Khan got a breakthrough after he caught Milton Shumba off his bowling, diving to his right. This has been a good comeback from Pakistan after that kind of a start from Zimbabwe
October 27, 2022, 17:13:35 (IST)
ZIM vs PAK LIVE
Another back of the length delivery from Shaheen Afridi and Milton Shumba pulls it over mid on for a boundary
Another back of the length delivery from Shaheen Afridi and Milton Shumba pulls it over mid on for a boundary
October 27, 2022, 17:09:19 (IST)
October 27, 2022, 16:57:34 (IST)
After 5 overs,Zimbabwe 42/1 ( Wesley Madhevere 17 , )
PAK vs ZIM LIVE
Pakistan and Haris Rauf finally have the breakthrough. The extra bounce has done the trick. Rauf bangs that one short and it hurries on to Ervine who goes for the pull. But the ball takes the top edge and goes behind. Mohammad Wasim Jr stationed at short fine leg takes a good catch
October 27, 2022, 16:46:28 (IST)
PAK vs ZIM LIVE SCORE
Another boundary. Wasim bowls that short, offers width on it and Madhevere throws his bat on it to get a boundary around deep point region. What a start from the Zimbabwe openers
Another boundary. Wasim bowls that short, offers width on it and Madhevere throws his bat on it to get a boundary around deep point region. What a start from the Zimbabwe openers
October 27, 2022, 16:42:36 (IST)
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October 27, 2022, 16:42:06 (IST)
October 27, 2022, 16:35:32 (IST)
PAK vs ZIM LIVE
A couple of fours in a row for Wesley Madhevere. He first pushes one straight down the ground and now drives one through the off side for a four
A couple of fours in a row for Wesley Madhevere. He first pushes one straight down the ground and now drives one through the off side for a four
October 27, 2022, 16:32:21 (IST)
This is an important game for Pakistan. They need to get off the mark in the T20 World Cup to not make things tricky for themselves later on. Moreover, Babar Azam and Rizwan didn’t have a good time in the middle against India and they would also look to get backn into the groove. Well, that would be later as Zimbabwe have opted to bat first and have started the proceedings
October 27, 2022, 16:12:08 (IST)
PAK vs ZIM LIVE
Playing XI
Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan(w), Babar Azam(c), Shan Masood, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Haider Ali, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Naseem Shah
Playing XI
Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan(w), Babar Azam(c), Shan Masood, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Haider Ali, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Naseem Shah
October 27, 2022, 16:11:37 (IST)
PAK vs ZIM LIVE
Playing XI
Zimbabwe: Regis Chakabva(w), Craig Ervine(c), Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Wesley Madhevere, Milton Shumba, Brad Evans, Ryan Burl, Luke Jongwe, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava
Playing XI
Zimbabwe: Regis Chakabva(w), Craig Ervine(c), Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Wesley Madhevere, Milton Shumba, Brad Evans, Ryan Burl, Luke Jongwe, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava
October 27, 2022, 16:09:59 (IST)
Zimbabwe have won the toss and opted to bat first against Pakistan
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October 27, 2022, 15:23:21 (IST)
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the T20 World Cup Super 12 fixture between Pakistan and Zimbabwe at the Perth Stadium on Thursday, with former champions Pakistan eyeing the first win of their campaign after losing to India on Sunday.
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