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After suffering grueling defeat against India in the opening clash of the T20 World Cup 2022, Babar Azam-led Pakistan is up against Zimbabwe in its second game of the ICC tournament. Despite opting to bat first, Zimbabwe batters failed miserably in the first innings as they have been reduced to 96-7 in 14.4 overs. For Pakistan, Mohammad Wasim Jr and Shadab Khan rattled Zimbabwe's batting line-up as the duo have already picked three wickets each so far in the game.

Meanwhile, Pakistan skipper Babar Azam impressed everyone with his sharp reflex in the middle as he caught Regis Chakabva (0 off 1). Babar Azam's brilliance in the field was evident in the 14th over of the match when Shadab Khan bowled a leg-break which took an outside edge of the bat and deflected towards the slip. Pakistan skipper who was stationed at slip showed great presence of mind as he plucked the ball with one hand. Babar's brilliant catch reduced Zimbabwe to 95-5 in 14 overs.

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Speaking of the game, Sean Williams (31 off 28) and Brad Evans (19 off 15) guided Zimbabwe to 130-8 in the first innings. For Pakistan, Md. Wasim Jr. picked four wickets while Shadab Khan and Haris Rauf returned with three and one wicket, respectively. Earlier, Wesley Madhevere (17 off 13) and skipper Craig Ervine (19 off 19) provided solid start to the side, but Wasim Jr. and Haris Rauf rattled Zimbabwe's top order by dismissing both the batters in quick intervals.