BULAWAYO — Pakistan handed Zimbabwe a 10-wicket defeat within the second T20 worldwide (T20I) at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on Tuesday.

Left-arm wrist spinner Sufiyan Muqeem stole the highlight, taking 5 wickets for simply three runs in 2.4 overs, because the hosts crumbled to their lowest-ever T20I rating of 57.

After successful the toss and electing to bat, Zimbabwe openers Brian Bennett and Tadiwanashe Marumani made a promising begin, scoring 37 runs within the first 4 overs.

However, the tide turned shortly when each had been dismissed – Marumani for 16 and Bennett for 21.

Sikandar Raza and Dion Myers managed solely three runs every, leaving Zimbabwe at a precarious 44 for 4 by the eighth over.

Maqeem dismantled the line-up, taking two wickets in every of his first two overs.

Clive Madande supplied the one flicker of resistance, scoring 9 runs earlier than turning into Muqeem’s fifth sufferer, skying a catch to finish the innings in simply 12.4 overs.

Zimbabwe’s whole of 57 runs was their lowest in T20I historical past, surpassing the earlier low of 82 towards Sri Lanka final season.

Pakistan made brief work of the modest goal, as Omair Yousuf completed unbeaten on 22, whereas Saim Ayub smashed 36 off simply 18 balls.

The chase was accomplished in 5.3 overs, sealing a dominant victory as the complete match lasted lower than 18 overs.

With this win, Pakistan have clinched the collection, lowering the ultimate match of the three-game contest, scheduled for Thursday on the similar venue, to a lifeless rubber. Kukurigo