Cricket : T20 World Cup: Zimbabwe Shock Pakistan with Thrilling One-run Victory

Pakistan’s World Cup hopes suffered further damage with a shock one-run defeat by Zimbabwe in Perth.

An inspired performance from the Zimbabwean bowlers ensured Pakistan finished on 129 for eight, chasing 131 to win.

Shan Masood looked to be steering Pakistan out of trouble before he was stumped for 44 off-spinner Sikandar Raza, who took 3-25.

It was Zimbabwe’s first-ever win outside the first round of a men’s T20 World Cup.

Summarized scores: Zimbabwe 130 for 8 (Williams 31, Wasim 4-24, Shadab 3-23) beat Pakistan 129 for 8 (Masood 44, Raza 3-25, Evans 2-25) by one run

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