Zimbabwe defeated Pakistan by one run within the T20 World Cup match performed on Thursday.
Defending a modest 131, Zimbabwe restricted Pakistan to 129/8, making the most important upset of the match.
Pakistan-born all-rounder Sikandar Raza turned the flip of the match with 3 for 25 in his 4 overs within the center overs, which included the wickets of Shan Masood (44), Shadab Khan (17) and Haider Ali. Right-arm pacer Brad Evans got here again with figures of two/25, whereas Blessing Mujarbani (1/18) and Luke Jongwe (1/10) additionally picked up wickets, giving his group an unimaginable victory.
This was Pakistan’s second defeat in as many matches after a four-wicket loss to arch-rivals India in one other thrilling encounter.
As anticipated, the outcome didn’t go down properly with former Pakistan greats together with former captain Wasim Akram and nice quick bowler Shoaib Akhtar. While Akram expressed shock, Akhtar was vital of the selections taken by the administration.
Akhtar stated in a Twitter video, “Very embarrassing. Keep choosing average people and you will get average results.”
Meanwhile, former Pakistan quick bowler Mohammad Amir took a dig on the PCB chairman and chief selector and known as for his ouster.
Here’s a have a look at a few of the reactions from the social media world-
It’s embarrassing, to be essentially the most humble!
— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) 27 October 2022
Average mindset, common outcomes. This is the truth, face it. pic.twitter.com/plLZ11Qx0Y
— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) 27 October 2022
what’s stunning
— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) 27 October 2022
From day one I stated who has taken the accountability of dangerous choice UB factor I believe it is time to do away with so known as chairman who’s the god of PCB and so known as chief selector.
— Mohamed Amir (@iamamirofficial) 27 October 2022
It’s not a trouble.. It was all the time Zimbabwe’s match. Bad day for neighbours. I #PAKvsZIM pic.twitter.com/inXGEerwqpl
— Amit Mishra (@MishAmit) 27 October 2022
what a sport @ZimCricketv nice performed and put @TheRealPCB lay so down https://t.co/KfBiFzy3by huge open
— Angelo Mathews (@angelo69Matthews) 27 October 2022
First Ireland defeated England and now Zimbabwe defeated Pakistan. Cricket is a sport of uncertainties and potentialities. No group ought to be branded as Mineo. Eagerly ready for the remainder of the matches #T20WC2022 Brilliant! @ZimCricketv #PAKvsZIM
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) 27 October 2022
Commentary on the final ball.
When Zimbabwe beat Pakistan#PAKvsZIM #winterpack#ZIMvPAK #ZIMvsPAKpic.twitter.com/JAN715h6wx– Cricket Videos🏏 (@Crickket__Video) 27 October 2022
Pakistan’s subsequent match is towards Netherlands on 30 October.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
