Twitter Reacts As Zimbabwe Stun Pakistan And Win The Match By 1 Run In ICC T20 World Cup 2022 Super 12 Game

In the 24th Match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2022, Babar Azam-led Pakistan National Cricket Team locked horns against Craig Ervine-led Zimbabwe National Cricket Team at the Perth Stadium on Thursday, 27th October.

Zimbabwe astonished Pakistan by winning the match by 1 run and now they have 3 points to their name (South Africa Match was washed out). Zimbabwe’s next match is against the lethal Netherlands on 2nd November (Friday).

Zimbabwe had won the toss and had elected to field first. Pakistan had made one change to their lineup as Mohammed Wasim came in place of Wasim whereas Zimbabwe brought back Laurie Evans for Tendai Chatara.

Zimbabwe had got off to a flyer as they managed to score 47 runs in the power-play overs for the loss of 2 overs. The batters didn’t fear Shaheen Afridi and Co by any means.

But in the middle overs, they succumbed to pressure. The team was in a good position at 95-3 in 13.4 overs but the team lost 4 wickets in a span of 6 balls. Shadab Khan took 3 wickets for 23 runs. Mohammed Wasim was the pick of the bowlers where he took 4 wickets for 24 runs in his spell. The team managed to score a paltry 130 runs.

Pakistan was dealt a huge blow as both of their openers were dismissed in the power-play overs the team managed to score 28 runs only. The Zimbabwe pacers were bowling impeccable lines and lengths as scoring was not easy.

Shadab Khan and Shan Masood were involved in 52 runs partnership and it looked like the duo would cross the finish line. Sikandar Raza from nowhere produced a brilliant spell of 3 for 25 in 4 overs.

In the 16th over Shan Masood was dismissed by Sikandar Raza and all of a sudden Pakistan was in deep trouble. The Men in Green required 37 runs to win from 29 balls which was quite a tough task as he was well set as he had scored 44 runs in 38 balls.

Mohammad Nawaz was the last recognized batter present. He was making sure that he gets the most out of the strike. In the last over Pakistan required 11 runs to win with 3 wickets in hand. The left-handed batter got out in the 5th ball where the team required 3 runs to win. In the last ball, Shaheen Afridi went for a boundary and got run out while taking the second run as Zimbabwe won the match by 1 run.

Brad Evans took 2 wickets and was quite bang-on in the last over. Zimbabwe’s fielding was a bit poor but they would be thrilled after winning the match.

Here’s How Twitter Reacted To Pakistan vs Zimbabwe ICC Men’s T20 World 2022 Clash:

Heart Broken ? ? ? #PAKvsZIM

— Wahab Riaz (@WahabViki) 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

Aww man, @ZimCricketv celebrating after the game is joyful: pic.twitter.com/mXxQDjllU8

— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) October 27, 2022

When Zimbabwe asks for Mr Bean, you do not give em Pak Bean!! #PAKvsZIM

— Varun Aaron (@VarunAaron) 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

I guess the guy who tweeted this image will be jumping in joy #T20WorldCup #ZIMvPAK pic.twitter.com/sOcde048GU

— S.Badrinath (@s_badrinath) October 27, 2022

Imagine Zimbabwe wearing whole kit in yellow/Gold-colour ??, game would’ve been done ages ago,
Literally not a single Batsman has tried to take risk for a boundary, It’s all about INTENT ??,
Well done @SRazaB24 ?Bhai ??#T20WorldCup2022 #Worldcupofwonders #surprise #PAKvsZIM

— Fawad Ahmed (@bachaji23) October 27, 2022

What a tournament @T20WorldCup Well player @ZimCricketv
All going off ?

— Ryan Sidebottom ? (@RyanSidebottom) October 27, 2022

Absolutely brilliant from @ZimCricketv Big loss for @TheRealPCB This tournament will get alot more exciting from here onwards #PAKvsZIM #T20WC2022

— Vernon Philander (@VDP_24) October 27, 2022

Congratulations Zimbabwe, came to Perth with a simple game plan and toppled Pakistan. Last ball affairs to much for the team in green. #PAKvsZIM #T20worldcup22

— Brad Hogg (@Brad_Hogg) October 27, 2022

What a shocker ?

— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) October 27, 2022

What a victory for @ZimCricketv over Pakistan…talk about fighting hard!!! Raza exceptional #T20WorldCup

— Lisa Sthalekar (@sthalekar93) October 27, 2022

Zimbabwe !!! Zimbabwe !!! Wao! What a win! #PakvZIM @T20WorldCup. Outstanding effort by the ZIM bowlers to defend 129. Celebrations all night @ZimCricketv

— Anjum Chopra (@chopraanjum) 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

Got to feel for Pakistan fans. They get taken on a roller coaster everyday. But it isn't all over yet.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) October 27, 2022

??? speechless #PAKvsZIM #ICCT20WorldCup2022

— Mohammad Hafeez (@MHafeez22) October 27, 2022

Pic 1 – Pakistan After 20 overs of Zimbabwe batting

Pic 2- Pakistan after 20 overs of their batting. #PAKvsZIM pic.twitter.com/amXnUFprQy

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) October 27, 2022

Won’t call the result an upset, if you watched the match you know Zimbabwe played top cricket from ball #1 and showed how to defend a low total on a batting pitch. Congratulations @ZimCricketv on the win, your passion and hard work shows #PAKvsZIM

— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) October 27, 2022

#PAKvsZIM #zimbabar this shall to pass ?? pic.twitter.com/OWbIKwIkcj

— Anmol Srivastava (@Anmol_official2) October 27, 2022