1st T20I: Mohammad Rizwan, Usman Qadir shine as Pakistan beat Zimbabwe by 11 runs

Mohammad Rizwan blazed an unbeaten half-century as Pakistan defeated hosts Zimbabwe by 11 runs in the first Twenty20 International at the Harare Sports Club on Wednesday.

Mohammad Rizwan played a fighting knock of 82 runs while leg-spinner Usman Qadir took three wickets as Pakistan defeated Zimbabwe by 11 runs in the first T20 international to take a 1-0 lead in 3-match series in Harare on Wednesday. Pakistan win They restrict Zimbabwe on 138/7, registering an 11-run victory in the first T20I.#ZIMvPAK | https://t.co/4S9OOPQkFu pic.twitter.com/mlIaVpCzAz Rizwan played a lone hand for his team with 82 not out to help Pakistan posted 149 for the loss of seven wickets in their 20 overs. Zimbabwe, who have not qualified for the T20 World Cup in India later this year, tried hard but could manage only 138 for seven in reply. Zimbabwe needed 20 off the last over but fast bowler Haris Rauf kept tight length to concede just eight to pull off a hard-earned win, helping Pakistan to a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.