Pakistan Recorded a spectacular victory by 69 runs on Zimbabwe in the fourth match of Pakistan T20I Tri Series, thanks to a brilliant hat-trick Osman TariqSetting a target of 196 runs, Zimbabwe was all out for just 126 runs, with Tariq giving a match-winning performance, His hat-trick in the 9th over put Zimbabwe in trouble and almost decided the game for Pakistan, The young fast bowler’s aggressive spells ended Zimbabwe’s fightback and helped Pakistan maintain a strong position in the tri-series, Pakistan’s bowlers dominated as Zimbabwe crumbled under pressure, with an excellent 4/18 performance from Tariq,
Usman Tariq’s hat-trick: A moment of magic for Pakistan
Tariq’s hat-trick was the standout moment of the match and ended Zimbabwe’s scoring. After taking the first two wickets in the same over, Tariq completed his remarkable feat by getting out. Wellington Masakadza Scored a duck, Pakistan’s fourth T20I hat-trick. Masakadza’s delivery was a well-executed full-length ball which went wide of the off-stump. Masakadza attempts a slog sweep and top-edges the ball straight. Babar Azam On long-on.
After the hat-trick ball, two wickets fell in the first over, which Tariq dismissed on consecutive balls. Tashinga Musekiva And Tony MunyongaMusekiwa’s ball was a length delivery that hit the pads before hitting the stumps, while Munyonga was caught at short fine leg due to mis-timing of his sweep shot, A sensational spell from Tariq derailed Zimbabwe’s chase and left Pakistan firmly in control,
Tariq’s hat-trick was a testament to his skill and composure under pressure, earning him the Player of the Match award. His performance helped Pakistan set the tone for the remaining matches of the tri-series, showcasing their depth in the bowling department. Zimbabwe, which was reduced to 126 runs, had no answer to Tariq’s lethal bowling. A hat-trick is a rare occurrence in T20 cricket, after which the Pakistani team celebrated with joy. Babar Azam One of the first people to congratulate Tariq. His brilliant spell cemented Pakistan’s dominance in the match and turned a competitive encounter into a one-sided affair.
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Hat-trick in his second T20 match
Usman Tariq shines! Only the fourth Pakistani bowler to take a T20I hat-trick 👏🇵🇰
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With the help of Tariq’s hat-trick, Pakistan registered a thrilling win over Zimbabwe by 69 runs.
In the fourth match of the Pakistan T20I tri-series, Usman Tariq’s incredible hat-trick helped Pakistan win by 69 runs over Zimbabwe. Pakistan posted a competitive score of 195/5 in the allotted 20 overs with strong contributions from Babar (74) and . Sahebzada Farhan (63). In reply, Zimbabwe were restricted to just 126 runs as Tariq spun a web around their lower order to claim 4/18, including a remarkable hat-trick that demolished the Zimbabwean target in spectacular fashion. Tariq’s sensational bowling performance as well as solid contributions from Pakistan’s batting unit led the home team to a spectacular win and two valuable points in the tri-series.
Zimbabwe got off to a poor start in their chase, losing three wickets in the powerplay as they struggled to take the ball away. Tariq’s hat-trick came at a crucial moment in the match, was removed Tony Munyonga, Tashinga MusekivaAnd Wellington Masakadza One after another, Zimbabwe’s hopes were dashed. Despite a flexible 67 Ryan BurlThe required run rate became too high for Zimbabwe and they were bowled out for 126, giving Pakistan a big win by 69 runs.
