Zimbabwe register maiden T20I win over Pakistan

Brendan Taylor (R front) leads his team off the field after their victory of the second T20I between Zimbabwe and Pakistan at the Harare Sports Club. Pic/AFP

Zimbabwe beat Pakistan for the first time in a T20I on Friday, with four-wicket Luke Jongwe the star of a shock 19-run triumph here.

A maiden victory in 16 attempts seemed unlikely when the tourists restricted the hosts to a meagre 118-9 with Tinashe Kamunhukamwe (34) the only batsman to impress.

But right-arm medium pacer Jongwe (4-18) wreaked havoc and Zimbabwe bowled out Pakistan for 99 in 19.5 overs.

It was the lowest total defended in a T20I in Harare and victory for Zimbabwe levelled the three-match series at 1-1 ahead of the decider at the same venue on Sunday.

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