Bulawayo (Web Desk): Pakistan defeated Zimbabwe by 57 runs in the first T20I of their three-match series at Queens Sports Club on Sunday.
Chasing the target of 164, Zimbabwe were bowled out for 108 in 15.3 overs, despite a strong 33 from Tadiwanashe Marumani and 39 from captain Sikandar Raza.
Pakistan's bowlers, led by Abrar Ahmed and Sufiyan Muqeem with three wickets each, dismantled the Zimbabwean batting.
Earlier, Pakistan posted 163/5 after losing early wickets, with Usman Khan top-scoring with 39. Despite a mid-innings collapse, Tayyab (35*) and Muhammad Irfan Khan (27*) added a crucial 65-run partnership to boost the total.
This win follows Pakistan's 99-run victory over Zimbabwe in the third ODI on Thursday, securing a 2-1 series win.
Teams
Pakistan: Salman Ali Agha (c), Saim Ayub, Omair bin Yousuf, Usman Khan, Tayyab Tahir, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Jahandad Khan, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, and Sufiyan Moqim.
Zimbabwe: Sikandar Raza (c), Brain Bennett, Ryan Burl, Trevor Gwandu, Clive Madande, Tawandanashe Marumani (wk), Tashinga Musekiwa, Richard Ngarava, Dion Myers, Wellington Masakadza