Bulawayo: Zimbabwe secured a dramatic 2-wicket victory over Pakistan in the third and final T20I, chasing down the target with just one ball to spare.
Opting to bat first after winning the toss, Pakistan posted 132/7 in their allotted 20 overs. Salman Ali Agha top-scored with a steady 32 runs, while Arafat Minhas and Tayyab Tahir contributed 21 runs each.
In response, Zimbabwe faced a tense chase but managed to reach the target of 133 with two wickets in hand in 19.5 overs. Brian Bennett led the charge with a crucial 43 runs, while Sikandar Raza chipped in with 19.
On the bowling front, Pakistan’s Abbas Afridi impressed with 3 wickets, while Jehandad Khan claimed 2 scalps.
Despite the loss, Pakistan won the three-match series 2-1, maintaining their dominance in the bilateral contest.
