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Pakistan vs Zimbabwe, Match 4 Match Summary

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Match 4, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi , Nov 23, 2025
Pakistan Pakistan
195/5 (20.0/20)
Zimbabwe Zimbabwe
126 (19.0/20)
Pakistan beat Zimbabwe by 69 runs
  • Player of the Match
    Usman Tariq
    4/18(4)
PAK 195/5
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/59905-mohammad-babar-azam-playerprofile>Babar Azam</a>
Babar Azam
74 (52)
  • 7x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 142.30SR
Sahibzada Farhan
Sahibzada Farhan
63 (41)
  • 4x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 153.65SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Sikandar Raza
ECON 9.75
4
OVERS
39/2
R/W
Bowler
Richard Ngarava
ECON 8.50
4
OVERS
34/1
R/W
ZIM 126/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/51221-ryan-ponsonby-burl-playerprofile>Ryan Burl</a>
Ryan Burl
67 (49)
  • 8x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 136.73SR
<a href=/cricket/players/1569-sikandar-raza-playerprofile>Sikandar Raza</a>
Sikandar Raza
23 (18)
  • 2x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 127.77SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Usman Tariq
ECON 4.50
4
OVERS
18/4
R/W
Bowler
Mohammad Nawaz
ECON 5.25
4
OVERS
21/2
R/W
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Right then, that is it from the fourth game of this Tri-Series and the next game is probably the most crucial game of this series so far. Sri Lanka take on Zimbabwe, looking for revenge and a hope to stay in the competition. However, a win for Zimbabwe will make sure that the Lankans are out of the running for the Final. That game will be played once again here in Rawalpindi on Tuesday, 25 November. The game will begin at 1 pm GMT but as usual, you can join us a lot sooner for the build-up. Till then, take care and goodbye!
The victorious captain of Pakistan, Salman Agha, is all smiles after the win. He calls it a perfect win. Highlights that they played almost a perfect game against Sri Lanka and have backed it up well with this win. Shares that when you have 70-meter boundaries, running between the wickets gets very crucial and that's exactly what they discussed in their team meeting. He then appreciates the way Sahibzada Farhan and Babar Azam kept the scoreboard ticking in that middle phase. Calls Usman Tariq a bowler with an X factor. He adds that if you have a bowler like him who can create that kind of impact in the middle overs, they are always going to be on the winning side.
The captain of Zimbabwe, Sikandar Raza,  says that apart from the final over, he felt it was a typical Rawalpindi wicket and there were runs to be scored but they needed some to step up after losing those early wickets, which didn't happen. Adds that you need to know that the opposition will have worked on your weaknesses and you need to be on your game every time. Mentions that they will regroup soon and have a chat and feels that there's need to be individual responsibility and they need to play spin well, especially given the fact that the upcoming T20 World Cup is in Asia.
Usman Tariq is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his exceptional spell of bowling, which included a hat-trick. He starts by saying that he is blessed to be honored to become the fourth Pakistani bowler to pick up a T20I hat-trick. On his bowling action, he explains that you need to be balanced and the body should go forward, which helps him with his action. Adds that there is a huge process in bringing in those variations. Shares that his coach in Peshawar taught him a couple of variations. Admits that he wasn't expecting a big shot on his hat-trick ball and also credits Salman Agha for putting the fielder in the deep, which gave him the confidence to bowl that line and length.
The presentation ceremony...
Earlier in the game, birthday boy Salman Agha opted to bat first and the Pakistani openers made their intentions clear very soon. Even after losing a wicket, Sahibzada Farhan continued to play his shots and got plenty out of them as well, whereas Babar Azam slowly but surely seemed to be getting into pristine form. Farhan scored 63 and Babar got to 74 runs each and it was Fakhar Zaman who added the finishing touches with 3 sixes in the final over, picking up 25 runs in total in that over. As for Zimbabwe, they blew hot and cold with the ball as the frontline seamers did a decent job but it was Brad Evans who was taken to the cleaners along with a few big overs from the others as well.
Zimbabwe came into this game high on confidence after having dismantled Sri Lanka in the previous game, but were probably a bit shell-shocked to see that they were going to chase 196 runs in this game. The Zimbawean openers looked good for a few deliveries but both got out in quick succession and they were 3 down inside the first 4 overs. With the spinners coming on after the Powerplay, Zimbabwe had already lost the backbone of their batting lineup. Ryan Burl was the solo act as he watched batter after batter coming and getting out but he did manage to hit a fine unbeaten 67 off 49 deliveries. However, in the end, they were handed a bit of a reality check.
Pakistan had the runs on the board and they knew they could throw caution to the wind in the first few overs. However, Naseem Shah and Mohammad Wasim simply held their lines and induced false shots from the Zimbabwean openers. The changes made by Salman Agha also worked wonderfully as all five bowlers picked up a wicket each early in their spell. The spinners did really get the opposition batters into a tangle and Usman Tariq was simply unplayable at times, picking up a hat-trick in the process as well. Mohammad Nawaz continued his good form and Pakistan made light work of their opponents, or seemed to have until that late barrage of boundaries from Burl. A comfortable win, nonetheless.
A very, very late counterpunch from Ryan Burl to minimize some of the damage but it is a rollicking win for Pakistan, cementing their place in the Tri-Series Final. The hosts have flexed their muscles against Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe were well off the boil tonight and all the hard work they did against Sri Lanka, they will have to do it again, as their net run rate has now taken a beating with this big defeat.
Over 19 : 126/10
5 Runs
  • 418.1
  • 018.2
  • 1 WD 18.3
  • 018.3
  • 018.4
  • 018.5
  • W 18.6
R. Burl
67 (49)
R. Ngarava
5 (5)
M. Wasim
4-0-25-1
18.6
W
Mohammad Wasim To Ryan Burl OUT!
OUT! RICHARD NGARAVA IS RUN OUT! Well, that wasn't the part of the script at all. Fuller delivery, down the leg stump line. Ryan attempts to whip that away into the leg side, but misses to connect. Usman Khan, the keeper, fumbles to collect the ball in the first attempt and recovers almost instantly. There is a total communication lapse in the middle as Ryan Burl is going nowhere and is ball-watching, but Richard Ngarava is more than halfway through to sneak in a bye. In fact, he is almost near the popping crease at the batting end. Realising this, Usman Khan tosses up an underarm throw toward the non-striker's end and scores a direct hit. Three wins in three matches, and into the finale of this Tri-Series, the hosts are. PAKISTAN BEAT ZIMBABWE BY 69 RUNS.
18.5
0
Mohammad Wasim To Ryan Burl
Down the leg stump line, on a good length. Ryan Burl gets inside the line and tries to whip that over square leg, but misses. The ball grazes the thigh pad and carries through to the keeper.
18.4
0
Mohammad Wasim To Ryan Burl
Full and around off, carved out to mid off.
18.3
0
Mohammad Wasim To Ryan Burl
On a length, outside the leg stump line. Burl tries to hoick across the line, but the ball beats the bat and thuds the front pad.
18.3
wd
Mohammad Wasim To Ryan Burl
WIDE! Spotting Ryan shuffling across to play the lap shot, Wasim sprays miles outside the off stump, and beyond the tramline. Burl tries the reverse ramp but misses. Wide called.
18.2
0
Mohammad Wasim To Ryan Burl
A yorker, on off, Burl calmly digs it out to cover.
18.1
4
Mohammad Wasim To Ryan Burl
FOUR! Excellently controlled! Fuller in length from Wasim, on middle and leg. Ryan Burl flicks it uppishly, but into the vacant deep mid-wicket region for a boundary.
Over 18 : 121/9
13 Runs
  • 417.1
  • 417.2
  • 017.3
  • 017.4
  • 117.5
  • 417.6
R. Ngarava
5 (5)
R. Burl
63 (43)
F. Ashraf
3-0-30-1
17.6
4
Faheem Ashraf To Richard Ngarava
FOUR! Now that has been struck so well! Ashraf goes short and on middle. Richard Ngarava goes deep inside the crease and pulls it over square leg for a one-bounce boundary.
17.5
1
Faheem Ashraf To Ryan Burl
Length ball, on off, Ryan Burl knocks it down to long off for a single.
17.4
0
Faheem Ashraf To Ryan Burl
Around off and this is smacked away to deep cover.
17.3
0
Faheem Ashraf To Ryan Burl
Short on middle, Ryan Burl pulls it off the sweet spot of the bat, but finds the man patrolling the deep mid-wicket fence. Does not run.
17.2
4
Faheem Ashraf To Ryan Burl
FOUR! Hammered! He has played some lovely strokes in this match. Full and on off, Ryan Burl gets onto it in a flash and brutally spanks it between extra cover and mid off for a cracking boundary. This is now Zimbabwe's highest 10th wicket partnership in T20Is.
17.1
4
Faheem Ashraf To Ryan Burl
TOP EDGE, FOUR! Faheem drops it short and outside off. Ryan Burl slashes and slashes hard at it off the back foot. Gets a thick top edge and the ball flies over short third for a boundary.
Over 17 : 108/9
9 Runs
  • 016.1
  • 616.2
  • 016.3
  • 216.4
  • 016.5
  • 116.6
R. Burl
54 (38)
R. Ngarava
1 (4)
N. Shah
4-0-31-1
16.6
1
Naseem Shah To Ryan Burl
Keeps the strike. An attempted yorker, on off, Ryan Burl squeezes it to deep extra cover for a single.
16.5
0
Naseem Shah To Ryan Burl
Outside off, on a short of a good length. Ryan Burl waits back and punches it straight to extra cover.
16.4
2
Naseem Shah To Ryan Burl
On a length, around off, Burl smashes it off the front foot between cover and mid off. A slight fumble there allows them to cross over for a double.
16.3
0
Naseem Shah To Ryan Burl
That was hit well enough as well! Short, into the bodyline. Ryan Burl times the pull shot to perfection, but straight to deep mid-wicket.
16.2
6
Naseem Shah To Ryan Burl
SIX! FIFTY FOR RYAN BURL! His 4th T20I fifty. Stood firm at one end when wickets were tumbling at the other end. Shah serves it into the slot, on the leg stump line. Ryan Burl brings his bottom hand into play and whips it off the pads and deposits it behind deep fine leg for a cracking six to get to his milestone. This innings from Ryan Burl has provided some reference point for Zimbabwe to build on for their next fixtures.
16.1
0
Naseem Shah To Ryan Burl
Geez, that was struck at the rate of knots! Burl throws everything at it as he spanks the full ball through extra cover. But there is a fielder patrolling the deep cover fence.
Over 16 : 99/9
9 Runs
  • 415.1
  • 015.2
  • 415.3
  • 115.4
  • 015.5
  • 015.6
R. Ngarava
1 (4)
R. Burl
45 (32)
M. Wasim
3-0-20-1
15.6
0
Mohammad Wasim To Richard Ngarava
Fired on a fuller length, around off, driven off the front foot to deep cover.
15.5
0
Mohammad Wasim To Richard Ngarava
Oh, almost carried! Pace off from Wasim, very full, on middle. Richard Ngarava chips it off the toe end of the bat. The ball dips low to the left of mid off. A good effort from Agha as he dives, but the ball just lands short of him.
Full Commentary
19 OV
5 Runs
M. Wasim to R. Burl R. Ngarava
  • 418.1
  • 018.2
  • 1 WD 18.3
  • 018.3
  • 018.4
  • 018.5
  • W 18.6
18 OV
13 Runs
F. Ashraf to R. Burl R. Ngarava
  • 417.1
  • 417.2
  • 017.3
  • 017.4
  • 117.5
  • 417.6
17 OV
9 Runs
N. Shah to R. Burl
  • 016.1
  • 616.2
  • 016.3
  • 216.4
  • 016.5
  • 116.6
16 OV
9 Runs
M. Wasim to R. Burl R. Ngarava
  • 415.1
  • 015.2
  • 415.3
  • 115.4
  • 015.5
  • 015.6
15 OV
8 Runs
N. Shah to R. Burl R. Ngarava
  • 114.1
  • 114.2
  • 014.3
  • 414.4
  • 014.5
  • 2 NB 14.6
  • 014.6
14 OV
1 Runs
U. Tariq to R. Burl T. Maposa
  • 113.1
  • 013.2
  • 013.3
  • 013.4
  • 013.5
  • W 13.6
13 OV
10 Runs
M. Nawaz to T. Maposa R. Burl
  • 012.1
  • 112.2
  • 612.3
  • 212.4
  • 112.5
  • 012.6
12 OV
8 Runs
U. Tariq to R. Burl T. Maposa
  • 111.1
  • 111.2
  • 111.3
  • 111.4
  • 011.5
  • 411.6
11 OV
3 Runs
M. Nawaz to R. Burl B. Evans
  • 010.1
  • 110.2
  • 010.3
  • 010.4
  • 210.5
  • W 10.6
10 OV
0 Runs
U. Tariq to T. Munyonga T. Musekiwa W. Masakadza B. Evans
  • 09.1
  • W 9.2
  • W 9.3
  • W 9.4
  • 09.5
  • 09.6
9 OV
1 Runs
M. Nawaz to S. Raza T. Munyonga
  • W 8.1
  • 08.2
  • 08.3
  • 08.4
  • 08.5
  • 18.6
8 OV
9 Runs
U. Tariq to S. Raza R. Burl
  • 17.1
  • 47.2
  • 17.3
  • 17.4
  • 27.5
  • 07.6
7 OV
7 Runs
M. Nawaz to S. Raza R. Burl
  • 16.1
  • 06.2
  • 16.3
  • 46.4
  • 06.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
7 Runs
F. Ashraf to S. Raza R. Burl
  • 05.1
  • 05.2
  • 45.3
  • 15.4
  • 15.5
  • 15.6
5 OV
2 Runs
M. Wasim to R. Burl S. Raza
  • 04.1
  • 04.2
  • 04.3
  • 14.4
  • 04.5
  • 1 LB 4.6
4 OV
10 Runs
F. Ashraf to S. Raza B. Taylor R. Burl
  • 13.1
  • 03.2
  • W 3.3
  • 23.4
  • 13.5
  • 63.6
3 OV
8 Runs
N. Shah to B. Taylor
  • 42.1
  • 02.2
  • 02.3
  • 02.4
  • 02.5
  • 42.6
2 OV
10 Runs
M. Wasim to B. Bennett S. Raza
  • 41.1
  • 01.2
  • 41.3
  • W 1.4
  • 01.5
  • 21.6
1 OV
6 Runs
N. Shah to B. Bennett T. Marumani
  • 1 WD 0.1
  • 10.1
  • 00.2
  • 40.3
  • 00.4
  • 00.5
  • W 0.6
Match Info
  • Venue Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
  • Weather Sunny
  • Toss Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result Pakistan beat Zimbabwe by 69 runs
  • Player of the Match Usman Tariq
  • Umpire Faisal Afridi (PAK), Rashid Riaz (PAK) and Asif Yaqoob (PAK)
  • Referee Reon King (WI)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Pakistan 195/5 in 20.0 overs
  • Pakistan 150/3 in 16.5 overs
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 100 off 76 balls between S Farhan (51) and B Azam (50)
  • B Azam 38th T20I fifty: 50 runs in 42 balls (5x4) (0x6)
  • S Farhan 7th T20I fifty: 50 runs in 35 balls (3x4) (3x6)
  • Pakistan 102/1 in 12.2 overs
  • Drinks: Pakistan 83/1 in 10.0 overs
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 41 balls between S Farhan (24) and B Azam (24)
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Pakistan 53/1 in 6.0
  • Pakistan 53/1 in 5.5 overs
  • Referral 1 (2.6 ovs): ZIM against S Farhan (LBW) Unsuccessful (PAK: 2, ZIM: 2) (Retained)
  • R Burl 3rd T20I fifty: 51 runs in 34 balls (5x4) (2x6)
  • Zimbabwe 105/9 in 16.2 overs
  • Referral 1 (9.6 ovs): PAK against B Evans (LBW) Unsuccessful (PAK: 1, ZIM: 2)
  • Drinks: Zimbabwe 60/5 in 9.2 overs
  • Zimbabwe 50/3 in 6.6 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Zimbabwe 43/3 in 6.0
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