Zimbabwe pulled off a stunning one-run win over Pakistan to put the Asian giants in danger of an early exit from the Twenty20 World Cup.
The African team managed 130-8 after electing to bat first but their bowlers choked Pakistan to 129-8 for a memorable win in the Super 12 match in Perth, Australia on Thursday.
Pakistan needed 11 to win off the final over of a pulsating evening, and that equation came down to three from three with the well-set Mohammad Nawaz at the crease.But 25-year-old Brad Evans produced three stunning deliveries right when it mattered, reports AFP and ICC.
Pakistan Pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi punted the final ball down the ground, tearing back in a desperate attempt for a second run to tie the match.
Zimbabwean wicket-keeper Regis Chakabva fumbled the throw at first, but recovered to whip off the bails with Afridi still short of his ground, sparking jubilant scenes among the Zimbabwe team and supporters.
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