T20I Tri-series, Pakistan's Usman Tariq claims hat-trick against Zimbabwe: Stats
What's the story
Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq picked a four-wicket haul versus Zimbabwe in Match 4 of the T20I Tri-series on Sunday in Rawalpindi. Tariq didn't allow Zimbabwe any space in a 196-run chase. His solid spell of 4/16 from 4 overs helped Pakistan win the contest by 69 runs. Zimbabwe managed 126/10 in 19 overs. Notably, he recorded a hat-trick. Here's more.
Bowling
Tariq shines with a majestic spell
Tariq was introduced in the 8th over and he got punished for 9 runs. His next over saw him take a sensational hat-trick. It was also a triple-wicket maiden. He dismissed the likes of Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, and Wellington Masakadza in the 10th over as Zimbabwe were reduced to 60/7 from 59/4. His final scalp was that of Tinotenda Maposa.
Information
Tariq races to 60 wickets in T20s
Playing his 38th T20 match, Tariq has raced to a tally of 60 wickets. He averages 17 with his economy rate being 6.81, as per ESPNcricinfo. This was his 4th four-wicket haul in T20s. Notably, this was his 2nd T20I. He owns six wickets.
Pakistan
4th Pakistan bowler with Men's T20I hat-trick
Tariq is now the 4th Pakistan bowler with a hat-trick in Men's T20Is. He has joined the likes of Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Hasnain and Mohammad Nawaz. Pakistan bowlers with Men's T20I hat-trick: Faheem Ashraf - vs Sri Lanka, Abu Dhabi (2017) Mohammad Hasnain - vs Sri Lanka, Lahore (2019) Mohammad Nawaz - vs Afghanistan, Sharjah (2025) Usman Tariq - vs Zimbabwe, Rawalpindi (2025)