September 16, 2011 /
Posted in Pakistan, Zimbabwe
2nd T20I: Zimbabwe v Pakistan at Harare
Sep 18, 2011 Pakistan 141/7 v Zimbabwe 136/7 (20/20 ov) Pakistan won by 5 runs
Mohammad Hafeez's all-round show helped Pakistan to a five-run win against Zimbabwe in Harare
Hafeez sets up another Pakistan win
Pakistan completed a clean sweep of Zimbabwe in all three formats of the game, with a victory in the second Twenty20 in an exciting, last-ball finish in Harare. Zimbabwe’s chase – thanks to controlled bowling from Pakistan – did not have any momentum until the final over, when Tatenda Taibu attacked.
With 20 runs required off six balls, Taibu smacked the first delivery for a six over long-on to set the tone for a fighting finish. His feisty running ensured two runs off each of the next four deliveries and left him with six to get off the last ball. Sohail Khan held his nerve and bowled a low, full toss wide outside off stump. Taibu had backed away to the leg side and was not even able to play a shot...
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