Pakistan secured a commanding victory over Zimbabwe in the ongoing T20I Tri‑Series, winning by 69 runs at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The win was highlighted by Usman Tariq’s sensational hat‑trick and skipper Babar Azam’s fluent half‑century.
Batting first, Pakistan posted a strong total of 195/5 in 20 overs. Captain Babar Azam led from the front with 74 runs, while opener Farhan contributed 63 runs, ensuring a solid platform for the team.
In reply, Zimbabwe struggled against Pakistan’s disciplined bowling attack. Despite a fighting 67 not out from Ryan Burl, the visitors were bowled out for 126 in 19 overs.
The star of the match was Usman Tariq, who claimed 4 wickets for 18 runs, including a hat‑trick — becoming only the fourth Pakistani bowler to achieve this milestone in T20 internationals. Mohammad Nawaz also chipped in with two wickets, tightening Pakistan’s grip on the game.
With this victory, Pakistan stormed into the tri‑series final, while Zimbabwe’s chances took a major hit due to their poor net run rate. The result leaves Sri Lanka in contention for the remaining spot in the final.
Pakistan’s dominant performance, powered by Babar Azam’s batting and Usman Tariq’s historic hat‑trick, has boosted their confidence ahead of the tri‑series final. Zimbabwe, meanwhile, face an uphill battle to recover from the heavy defeat.
