Pakistan T20 Victory: Usman Tariq Shines in Dominant Win
Pakistan celebrated a solid T20 win after a powerful performance in Rawalpindi. The team impressed fans early, and the energy grew as wickets fell. This Pakistan T20 victory also secured their place in the tri-series final.
Usman Tariq delivered the night’s biggest moment. He grabbed four wickets and allowed only 18 runs. His sharp turn and confidence lifted the crowd. In addition, he claimed a memorable hat-trick, which strengthened Pakistan’s control of the game.
He dismissed Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, and Wellington Masakadza in one over. As a result, Zimbabwe began to struggle. He later removed Tinotenda Maposa, which widened the gap even more. His display earned him a well-deserved player-of-the-match award.
Strong Team Effort Seals the Win
Other bowlers helped keep the pressure high. Mohammad Nawaz struck twice, while Naseem Shah, Mohammad Wasim, and Faheem Ashraf added one wicket each. Their combined effort prevented Zimbabwe from building momentum. Ryan Burl fought hard with an unbeaten 67, however his resistance could not save the innings.
Earlier, Pakistan posted 195 runs with confident batting. Sahibzada Farhan anchored the start with a steady 63. In addition, Babar Azam thrilled the crowd with 74 runs that included clean boundaries and calm shot selection. Both fell to skipper Sikandar Raza, yet their stand shaped the match.
Pakistan will now head to the final on November 29. Meanwhile, Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka will battle for the remaining spot. Fans expect another exciting contest as the tri-series continues.