ZIM vs PAK | Sufiyan Muqeem shines with a fifer as Zimbabwe crumbles in a low-scoring encounter

‌Zimbabwe's decision to bat first proved effective on a sunny morning in Bulawayo. Openers Brian Bennett and Tadiwanashe Marumani got off to a strong start, taking the score to 37/0 after four overs. However, Abbas Afridi struck the first blow and removed Marumani in the fifth over. Bennett followed soon after in the sixth, further destabilizing the Zimbabwean batting. By the end of the powerplay, Zimbabwe stood at 40/2 with Sikandar Raza and Dion Myers at the crease. The collapse continued relentlessly as Zimbabwe lost seven wickets in the space of just 13 runs. From a promising 40/2, they crumbled to 54/9 by the eleventh over. The standout performer in Pakistan's attack was wrist spinner Sufiyan Muqeem, who claimed four wickets and devastated the middle and lower order. Ultimately, Zimbabwe was bowled out for a mere 57 runs, succumbing to a disastrous batting performance.