Pakistan set target of 196 runs for Zimbabwe in fourth T20 of tri-nation series

Opener Sahibzada Farhan and former captain Babar Azam helped Pakistan amass 195 runs at the end of their 20 overs against Zimbabwe during the fourth match of tri-nation series at Rawalpindi Stadium on Sunday night.

Farhan showed grit and played foundational role with his 63 runs, while Babar Azam took the limelight with his thrilling 74 runs supported by seven fours and two sixes.

Both batters were dismissed by Zimbabwe skipper Sikandar Raza.

Fakhar Zaman also contributed with 27 runs before returning to pavilion and Saim Ayub was able to score 13 runs to back Pakistan's total of 195/5.

Besides Raza, Richard Ngarava and Brad Evans took one wicket each for Zimbabwe.

The vistors will be chasing the 196-run target.

Captain and birthday boy Salman Ali Agha chose to bat first after winning the toss.

The series is featuring Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, and hosts Pakistan.

So far, Pakistan have won both of their two previous matches, Zimbabwe won one match against Sri Lanka that was played on November 20, while Sri Lanka have not been able to win any match yet.

On Saturday, Sahibzada Farhan struck unbeaten 80 off 45 balls - his T20I career-best - to help Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by seven wickets as they chased the 129-run target in 15.3 overs picking up their second-consecutive win in the Tri-nation T20I series.

Meanwhile, Mohammad Nawaz was the stand out bowler with three wickets in the last fixture.

Pakistan

Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Babar Azam, Salman Ali Agha, Usman Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Muhammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Wasim, Naseem Shah, Usman Tariq.

Zimbabwe

Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Brendan Taylor (wk), Sikandar Raza (capt.), Ryan Burl, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Tinotenda Maposa, Richard Ngarava, Wellington Masakadza.