Zimbabwe Suffers Historic Collapse Against Pakistan With Lowest Ever T20I Total Of 57 Runs
Zimbabwe experienced a major setback in their T20I cricket history, recording their lowest total of 57 runs against Pakistan in Bulawayo. This score was a significant drop from their previous lowest of 82 against Sri Lanka earlier this year.
Initially, Zimbabwe showed potential after winning the toss and choosing to bat. Openers Brian Bennett and Tadiwanashe Marumani contributed 37 runs in just over four overs. However, the team collapsed dramatically, losing all ten wickets for only 20 runs within 40 minutes.
| Score | Overs | Opposition | Ground | Result | Match Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | 12.4 | v Pakistan | Bulawayo | Lost | 3 Dec 2024 |
| 82 | 14.1 | v Sri Lanka | Colombo (RPS) | Lost | 18 Jan 2024 |
| 84 | 15.1 | v New Zealand | Providence | Lost | 4 May 2010 |
| 90/9 | 20.0 | v Afghanistan | Harare | Lost | 14 Jun 2022 |
| 93/8 | 20.0 | v South Africa | Hambantota | Lost | 20 Sep 2012 |
| 93 | 19.2 | v Namibia | Windhoek | Lost | 30 Oct 2023 |
| 95 | 19.1 | v Namibia | Bulawayo | Lost | 24 May 2022 |
| 99/9 | 20.0 | v India | Harare | Lost | 20 Jun 2016 |
| 100 | 17.3 | v Sri Lanka | Hambantota | Lost | 18 Sep 2012 |
| 105 | 19.5 | v West Indies | Port of Spain | Won | 28 Feb 2010 |
Sufiyan Muqeem, a left-arm wrist-spinner, led Pakistan's bowling attack with remarkable figures of 5/3 in just 2.4 overs. This performance set a new record for the best bowling figures in Pakistan's T20I history.
The collapse saw Zimbabwe fall from 37/0 to being all out for 57 runs in just 12.4 overs. This marked the worst 10-wicket collapse by a Full Member nation in T20Is, surpassing Bangladesh's previous record of losing ten wickets for 42 runs against Zimbabwe earlier this year.
| Team | Runs Lost | From | To | Opposition | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | 20 | 37/0 | 57 all out | Pakistan | Bulawayo | December 3, 2024 |
| West Indies | 33 | 12/0 | 45 all out | England | Basseterre | March 8, 2019 |
| Bangladesh | 42 | 101/0 | 143 all out | Zimbabwe | Mirpur | May 10, 2024 |
| West Indies | 47 | 8/0 | 47 all out | England | Dubai | October 23, 2021 |
| Zimbabwe | 48 | 36/0 | 84 all out | New Zealand | Providence | May 4, 2010 |
Muqeem's outstanding spell was complemented by Abbas Afridi's crucial two wickets for two runs, which disrupted Zimbabwe's initial momentum. Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, and captain Salman Agha each took one wicket as well. Only Clive Madande managed to score more than three runs alongside the openers, highlighting the lack of resistance from Zimbabwe's middle and lower order.
Quickest Full-Member Collapse
The rapid disintegration of Zimbabwe's batting lineup occurred within just over eight overs, making it the fastest 10-wicket collapse among Full Member nations. This not only showcased Pakistan's dominance but also exposed Zimbabwe's weaknesses against quality spin and pace bowling.
Pakistan had already demonstrated their bowling strength in the first T20I by restricting Zimbabwe to 108 runs while defending a target of 165. In that match, spinners Muqeem and Abrar Ahmed each claimed three wickets, leading Pakistan to a convincing victory by 57 runs.
With this decisive win in the second T20I, Pakistan secured the series victory, leaving Zimbabwe with significant concerns about their batting consistency. The match will be remembered not only for Zimbabwe's lowest T20I total but also for Muqeem's exceptional performance and as a reminder of cricket’s unpredictable nature.
As both teams prepare for the final match of the series, Zimbabwe aims to regain some pride while Pakistan seeks to conclude on a positive note.
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