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Zimbabwe vs Pakistan 2025 Match 1 Full Commentary
Result · Nov 18 2025, Tue - 06:30 PM (IST)
ZIMBABWE147/8
PAKISTAN151/5
Pakistan won by 5 wickets
CRR:7.81
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Shaheen Afridi to Sikandar Raza. Off cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Khan. That concludes Zimbabwe's innings. Brian Bennett led the scoring with a fine 49, while Sikandar Raza provided a solid finish, contributing 34 off 24 deliveries. For Pakistan, Mohammad Nawaz was the standout bowler, claiming two wickets. Stay tuned as we gear up for the run chase.
SIX! Shaheen Afridi to Sikandar Raza. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.
Shaheen Afridi to Sikandar Raza. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off for 2 runs, dropped catch by Agha.
Shaheen Afridi to Sikandar Raza. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, mis-fielded by Khan.
Shaheen Afridi to Sikandar Raza. Off cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump on the front foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Khan.
FOUR! Shaheen Afridi to Sikandar Raza. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the back foot flick, well timed in the air under control past fine leg for 4 runs.
Salman Ali Mirza to Sikandar Raza. Off cutter length ball, to leg on the back foot cutting, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Afridi.
FOUR! Salman Ali Mirza to Sikandar Raza. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs.
Wide Salman Ali Mirza to Sikandar Raza. Half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Khan.
Salman Ali Mirza to Sikandar Raza. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Khan.
Salman Ali Mirza to Richard Ngarava. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Azam.
OUT! Bowled. Salman Ali Mirza to Tinotenda Maposa. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot pulling, missed. Knocked him over.
Salman Ali Mirza to Tinotenda Maposa. Half volley, middle stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Nawaz.
Shaheen Afridi to Sikandar Raza. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot flick, to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Azam.
Shaheen Afridi to Sikandar Raza. Off cutter short, wide outside off stump on the front foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Khan.
Shaheen Afridi to Tinotenda Maposa. Half volley, to leg on the front foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Ayub.
OUT! Caught. Shaheen Afridi to Brad Evans. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the back foot flick, leading edge in the air uncontrolled to mid off, caught by Agha. Change of pace does the trick.
Wide Shaheen Afridi to Brad Evans. Slower ball back of a length, wide outside off stump moves in front Scoop, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by Khan.
Shaheen Afridi to Brad Evans. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.
Shaheen Afridi to Sikandar Raza. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to short extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Farhan.
Abrar Ahmed to Brad Evans. Googly length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot working, mis-timed to short fine leg for no runs, fielded by Mirza.
Abrar Ahmed to Sikandar Raza. Leg spinner length ball, down leg side down the track working, in the air under control to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Farhan.
Abrar Ahmed to Brad Evans. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Afridi.
Abrar Ahmed to Sikandar Raza. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to point for 1 run, fielded by Agha.
Abrar Ahmed to Brad Evans. Leg spinner half volley, to leg on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for 1 run.
OUT! Bowled. Abrar Ahmed to Tashinga Musekiwa. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed. Cleaned him up.
Saim Ayub to Tashinga Musekiwa. Carrom length ball, off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to silly mid off for 1 run, fielded by Agha.
Saim Ayub to Sikandar Raza. Carrom length ball, off stump on the back foot driving, mis-timed to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Nawaz.
Saim Ayub to Sikandar Raza. Carrom length ball, to leg on the back foot working, mis-timed to short leg for no runs, fielded by Khan.
FOUR! Saim Ayub to Sikandar Raza. Carrom ball half volley, to leg on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs.
FOUR! Tinotenda Maposa to Mohammad Nawaz. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep backward point for 4 runs. That brings us to the end of the match, as Pakistan successfully chase down the target with four balls to spare to take victory in the opening match of the Tri-Series. Fakhar Zaman led the way with a crucial 44, while Usman Khan remained unbeaten on 37 to seal the victory. Brad Evans impressed for Zimbabwe, claiming two wickets with some fine bowling, but they didn't have enough runs on the board to deny the hosts. Mohammad Nawaz is the Player of the Match.
FOUR! Tinotenda Maposa to Mohammad Nawaz. Yorker, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, well timed past third man for 4 runs.
Brad Evans to Mohammad Nawaz. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot flick, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Bennett.
Brad Evans to Usman Khan. Reverse Swing-In half volley, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to backward point for 1 run, fielded by Cremer.
FREE HIT. FOUR! Brad Evans to Usman Khan. Slower ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, thick edge in the air uncontrolled past deep backward point for 4 runs, mis-fielded by Cremer.
No ball Brad Evans to Mohammad Nawaz. Off cutter beamer, wide outside off stump on the front foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket and it was a no ball, fielded by Bennett.
Brad Evans to Mohammad Nawaz. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot flick, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, dropped catch by Bennett.
Brad Evans to Usman Khan. Reverse Swing-In half volley, middle stump down the track driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Burl.
Brad Evans to Mohammad Nawaz. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to long on for 1 run, fielded by Burl.
Richard Ngarava to Mohammad Nawaz. Off cutter short, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, bottom edge to short leg for 1 run, shy attempt by Ngarava, fielded by Taylor.
Richard Ngarava to Mohammad Nawaz. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.
Richard Ngarava to Usman Khan. Short, wide outside off stump down the track pulling, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Butt.
Richard Ngarava to Usman Khan. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, thick edge in the air uncontrolled to third man for 2 runs, mis-fielded by Maposa, shy attempt by Taylor.
Wide Richard Ngarava to Mohammad Nawaz. Off cutter length ball, down leg side on the front foot Slog, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to leg gully for 2 runs, mis-fielded by Taylor.
Richard Ngarava to Usman Khan. Off cutter half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control to extra cover for 1 run, run save by Butt, fielded by Taylor.
Richard Ngarava to Usman Khan. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Taylor.
Brad Evans to Mohammad Nawaz. Slower length ball, off stump on the front foot Scoop, hit pad to short mid wicket for no runs, shy attempt by Evans, fielded by Taylor.
SIX! Brad Evans to Mohammad Nawaz. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.
Brad Evans to Usman Khan. Seaming in back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, bottom edge to gully for 1 run, fielded by Munyonga.
Brad Evans to Mohammad Nawaz. Length ball, outside off stump backing away pushing, to point for 1 run, fielded by Marumani.
Brad Evans to Mohammad Nawaz. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Marumani.
Brad Evans to Usman Khan. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Musekiwa.
OUT! Caught. Richard Ngarava to Fakhar Zaman. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump moves in front Scoop, mis-timed, caught by Taylor. Danger man departs.
FOUR! Richard Ngarava to Fakhar Zaman. Seaming in back of a length, outside off stump backing away cutting, top edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs.
Richard Ngarava to Fakhar Zaman. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed to mid wicket for 2 runs, dropped catch by Ngarava, fielded by Musekiwa.
Richard Ngarava to Fakhar Zaman. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Taylor.
Richard Ngarava to Usman Khan. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, mis-timed to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Burl.
Richard Ngarava to Usman Khan. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed to deep backward point for 2 runs, shy attempt by Maposa, fielded by Taylor.
FOUR! Graeme Cremer to Fakhar Zaman. Leg spinner half volley, middle stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
Graeme Cremer to Usman Khan. Leg spinner length ball, middle stump on the back foot sweeping, bottom edge to mid wicket for 1 run.