Pakistan entered the cricket history books after their impressive 10-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the second T20I of the three-match bilateral series. The Asian giants showed total domination over the Chevrons and won the series with a game to spare.
Bulawayo so far, has been a happy hunting ground for the visitors. After their victory in the series-opener last week, Pakistan emerged victors yet again on Tuesday.
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After electing to bat, Zimbabwe were bundled up for just 57 in under 13 overs. Sufiyan Muqeem’s impressive fifer decimated all hopes of the hosts of finding a leveller. The left-arm chinaman conceded just three runs in 16 deliveries, picking five wickets.
In response, Pakistan chased a low total in under six overs. The visitors posted 61 runs in just 5.3 overs, winning the encounter with 87 balls to spare.
Courtesy of the heroic win over the African minnows, Pakistan enter their name in the history books.
Here is the list of teams with the largest victory margins in terms of balls remaining in T20I history (*ICC full-member nations only).
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What is the largest margin of victory by balls remaining in T20I cricket?
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| Team | Margin | Balls Remaining | Target | Opposition | Overs | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | 8 wickets | 101 | 48 | Oman | 3.1 | Antigua | June 13, 2024 |
What are the largest victory margins by balls remaining in T20Is?
| Team | Margin | Balls Remaining | Target | Opposition | Overs | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | 8 wickets | 101 | 48 | Oman | 3.1 | Antigua | June 13, 2024 |
| Sri Lanka | 9 wickets | 90 | 40 | Netherlands | 5.0 | Chattogram | Mar 24, 2014 |
| Zimbabwe | 9 wickets | 90 | 57 | Mozambique | 5.0 | Nairobi | Oct 20, 2024 |
| New Zealand | 9 wickets | 88 | 41 | Uganda | 5.2 | Tarouba | June 14, 2024 |
| Pakistan | 10 wickets | 87 | 58 | Zimbabwe | 5.3 | Bulawayo | Dec 03, 2024 |
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