Zimbabwe stunned Pakistan by one run in a nail-biting T20 World Cup match on Thursday.
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Defending a modest 131, Zimbabwe restricted Pakistan to 129/8 to cause one of the biggest upsets of the tournament.
Pakistan-born all-rounder Sikandar Raza turned the match on its head in the middle overs with figures of 3 for 25 from his four overs, which included the wickets of Shan Masood (44), Shadab Khan (17) and Haider Ali. Right-arm pacer Brad Evans returned with figures of 2/25, while Blessing Muzarabani (1/18) and Luke Jongwe (1/10) also picked up wickets, to help their side to an incredible win.
It was Pakistan’s second defeat in as many matches after the four-wicket loss to arch-rivals India in another thrilling contest.
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As expected, the result did not go down well with former Pakistan greats including ex-skipper Wasim Akram and legendary fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar. While Akram expressed shock, Akhtar was critical of the decisions taken by the management.
In a Twitter video, Akhtar said, “Very very embarrassing. Keep selecting average people and you’ll get average results.”
Meanwhile, former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir took a dig at PCB Chairman and chief selector and called for their ouster.
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Here is a look at some of the reactions from the world of social media–
Thats embarrassing, to be most polite!
— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) October 27, 2022
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Average mindset, Average results. Thats the reality, face it. pic.twitter.com/plLZ11Qx0Y
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— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) October 27, 2022
What a shocker 😱
— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) October 27, 2022
from day one I said poor selection ub is cheez ki responsibility kon le ga I think it’s time to get rid of so called chairman jo pcb ka khuda bana hwa hai and so called chief selector.
— Mohammad Amir (@iamamirofficial) October 27, 2022
It’s not an upset.. It was always Zimbabwe’s match. Bad day for neighbours. 😅 #PAKvsZIM pic.twitter.com/inXGErwqpl
— Amit Mishra (@MishiAmit) October 27, 2022
What a game for @ZimCricketv played superbly and put @TheRealPCB put under so much https://t.co/KfBiFzy3by is wide open 👏👏
— Angelo Mathews (@Angelo69Mathews) October 27, 2022
First Ireland defeated England & now Zimbabwe defeated Pakistan. Cricket is a game of uncertainties and possibilities. No team should be branded as a minnow. Looking forward to rest of the matches #T20WC2022 well done @ZimCricketv #PAKvsZIM
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) October 27, 2022
Commentary on the final ball.
When Zimbabwe beat Pakistan.#PAKvsZIM #PAKvZIM#ZIMvPAK #ZIMvsPAKpic.twitter.com/JAN715h6wx— Cricket Videos🏏 (@Crickket__Video) October 27, 2022
Pakistan’s next match is against the Netherlands on October 30.
