In a tense encounter at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Pakistan marked a five-wicket victory Zimbabwe In his first match Pakistan T20I Tri-Series. Zimbabwe managed to post 207/8 after opening to bat first with Brian Bennett top scoring with a solid 49. However, Pakistan Muhammad Nawaz He played a crucial role with both ball and bat, helping Pakistan chase down the target with 4 balls to spare as they finished at 151/5. NAWAZ’s all-round performance, with figures of 2/22 and a match-winning 21 not out from 12 balls, earned him the man of the match award.
T20I Tri-Series 2025: Zimbabwe transported by Pakistan’s bowling power
Zimbabwe’s innings got off to a flying start Brian Bennett and We found Marumani putting on 50 runs in just 34 balls. Bennett contributed to 30 from 22 balls, scoring 49 off 49 balls. However, after their strong partnership, Zimbabwe’s batting collapsed under pressure, losing wickets regularly. Nawaz, Saim Ayub and Shaheen Afridi It restricted the flow of runs and Pakistan’s fielding also played a part in the dismissal of two key players, Tony Munyoga and Brendan Taylorthrough runs. Zimbabwe finished with 147/8, which was more than enough against Pakistan’s chase.
T20I Tri-Series 2025: Pakistan’s chase in a close finish by Mohammad Nawaz and Fakhar Zaman
Pakistan’s chase, a cheap start, fell off an uphill start. Babar Azam and Sir Salman He left Pakistan on 27/3 and was dismissed early. However Fakhmer ZamanNawaz’s quickfire 21 * 44 off 32 balls along with 12 off OFF turned the game in Pakistan’s favour. Nawaz, in particular, hit a boundary and a six to end the game with a flourish. Despite a few early setbacks, Pakistan’s experienced middle order held their nerve to get over the line with 4 balls to spare to seal victory. This match highlighted NAWAZ’s all-round abilities, key wickets and Pakistan’s highest batting average as they won their first ever Tri-series.
Here is the reaction of the fans:
This turned out to be one of the most sketchy games I’ve ever seen. There were 3 balls in a row, 3 controversial moments. A simple catch dropped, a ball call (for waist height) and a straight ball no call to gift Pakistan away with ease (Strange. #Pakvwinter
– Arya (@lfcaryaa) November 18, 2025
Pakistan🇵🇰Survive a scare to start their T20 Tri-series with a 5-wicket win over Zimbabwe. 147/8 behind Bennett’s 49, Fakhar Zaman 44 and Usman Khan 44 and Usman Khan 37 Guzeshtli 37 Guzeshtli#Pakvwinter pic.twitter.com/blnys1hh0m
– Sportsfreak_sameer (@sidharth_world_) November 18, 2025
Brad Evans’ efforts against Pakistan went unnoticed as the match wore on.
#Pakvwinter #Slvpak #Slvwinter pic.twitter.com/cbaeo1r3m5– Zimbabwe Cricket (@zimcricketv) November 18, 2025
Throw in a full-strength team without ignoring this guide.#Pakvwinter
– Kashif Khan (@kashiftoru7) November 18, 2025
Match with really saving knock. Both directed shots and @Faxarzamanlive and Usman Khan. And of course @mnawaz94 an absolute match winner.#Pakvwinter #Pakistancricket
– Muhammad Abubakar Sarwar (@iambakar6) November 18, 2025
We can win in Wal but this batting line up will hurt us against strong teams in WC. We even fought against UAE, SL and ban in Asia Cup and now Zim.
I don’t understand why I thought we were headed in the right direction, certainly not now! #Pakvwinter– Maryam (@ maryammr285) November 18, 2025
Nawaz, you are my match winner.
With the ball: 4 overs • 22 runs • 2 wickets
With the bat: 21 * (12) • 3 fours • 1 six
Truly one of the best rounders in modern cricket. 🔥🏏#Pakvwinter #Cricket pic.twitter.com/figsvcangqb– UMAIR Khan (@ksz399) November 18, 2025
Taking back Muhammad Nawaz in 2025 🔥👌
– bat finishing games,
– Control and Wickets in the middle oversTurned into a real match winner pic.twitter.com/xzhgxywr27
– Junaize (@dhillow_) November 18, 2025
Muhammad Nawaz is the X factor for Pakistan in Batting and Bowling in last 1 year. pic.twitter.com/cjrwrsdn3q
– Kashif (@kashifndmcric) November 18, 2025
Pakistan won the Tri-Series 1st match by 5 Wickets#Cricket #Pakvwinter pic.twitter.com/uz8jfoxkuk
– CricketTimes.com (@crickettimeshq) November 19, 2025
