Pakistan’s Arshad Iqbal bowls helmet-breaking bouncer in Zimbabwe’s first T20 win in 2 years

Twenty-year outdated Arshad Iqbal, making his worldwide debut for Pakistan, took off the outer layer of the batsman’s helmet with a venomous bouncer in his second over in opposition to Zimbabwe within the 2nd T20I on Friday. Zimbabwe ultimately defended their whole of 118, bowling out Pakistan for 99 and profitable a T20I for the primary time in opposition to Pakistan in 16 makes an attempt.

#2ndT20I | There you have got it! The boys have completed it, a win by 1⃣9⃣ runs and degree the three-match collection 1⃣-1⃣
🇿🇼`s first T20I win in opposition to Pakistan#OsakaBatteries | #ServisTyresCup2021 |#ZIMvPAK | #Go toZimbabwe | #BowlOutCovid19 pic.twitter.com/0EA0BQxxPV
— Zimbabwe Cricket (@ZimCricketv) April 23, 2021
Zimbabwe batsman Tinashe Kamunhukamwe’s helmet was left in two items after the supply struck him, with the primary layer of the helmet being whipped onto the ground.

Those dreadlocks absolutely saved Kamunhukamwe from potential concussion after getting hit by an Arshad Iqbal bouncer 😂 #ZIMvPAK @ZimCricketv #Go toZimbabwe pic.twitter.com/3n6oxjVn8K
— Kudakwashe (@kudaville) April 23, 2021
As the a part of the helmet flew off, Kamunhukamwe was seen being visibly shaken. Pakistani fielders had been seen going as much as the batsman in concern.
The Zimbabwe physio was seen popping out to observe the batsman’s situation, and the obligatory concussion check was carried out earlier than play was allowed to renew.

I’ve by no means seen a Helmet damaged into two items like this, some severe warmth by Arshad Iqbal. #ZIMvPAK pic.twitter.com/b8cIIxyWEh
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 23, 2021
Zimbabwe managed to submit 118/9 of their 20 overs. Arshad Iqbal claimed his first worldwide wicket a bit of later to complete with figures of 1/16 in his first match for Pakistan. In reply, Pakistan had been all out for 99, with Babar Azam’s 41 being the best rating. Only two others reached double digits.
Pakistan collapsed from 78-3 to 99 all out.
That gave the Zimbabweans, who had been defending a meager whole of 118-9, a 19-run win to tie the collection 1-1 and an opportunity within the series-decider on Sunday.
It was Zimbabwe’s first win in a T20 in two years, and first at dwelling since 2016.