Luke Jongwe scalps four as Zimbabwe stuns Pakistan in second T20I

Luke Jongwe scalped four wickets as Pakistan suffered a 19-run defeat against Zimbabwe in the second T20I on Friday.

Published : Apr 23, 2021 18:38 IST , Harare

Zimbabwe successfully defended a modest total to pull off an upset 19-run win over in-form Pakistan and level its T20I series at the Harare Sports Club on Friday.

Zimbabwe was sent into bat first, and despite a feisty 34 from Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, made only a paltry 118-9 as wickets tumbled at regular intervals.

But Pakistan, which beat South Africa 3-1 in a four-match series earlier this month, fell short in a laboured chase as they were bowled out for 99.

READ: Rizwan shines for Pakistan in T20 victory over Zimbabwe

Luke Jongwe emerged the home hero as he took the important wickets of Mohammad Rizwan (13) and captain Babar Azam (41) to finish with figures of 4-18.

It was the lowest total defended in a T20 international in Harare and a first win for Zimbabwe over Pakistan in 15 past T20 internationals.

Zimbabwe bowled with accuracy and fielded without mistakes to make up for a poor performance in Wednesday's first T20 and set up a deciding contest in the last of the three-match series on Sunday.

"It was big turn around for us after the first game," said stand-in captain Brendan Taylor afterwards.

"I'd be lying if I said I was confident after our batting, but we dug deep and managed to squeeze Pakistan and our commitment and determination got us over the line."

Sign in to unlock all user benefits
  • Get notified on top games and events
  • Save stories to read later
  • Access to comment on every story
  • Sign up / manage to our newsletters with a single click
  • Get notified by email for early bird access to discounts & offers to our products
Sign in

Comments

Comments have to be in English, and in full sentences. They cannot be abusive or personal. Please abide to our community guidelines for posting your comment