Shadab Khan breaks into tears as Zimbabwe outclass Pakistan
In the second T20 World Cup 2022 Super 12 match in Perth, Shadab Khan, Pakistan’s all-rounder, who helped Pakistan gain some momentum toward victory by stopping three potential batting threats, burst into tears as the underdog Zimbabwe walked away with a one-run victory.
In order to enter Thursday’s game at Optus Stadium with their chins up, Pakistan, led by Babar Azam, desperately needed a confidence boost after being humiliated by India in their opening match at the MCG (Melbourne Cricket Ground) on Sunday.
Pakistan was finally defeated since they were unable to match Zimbabwe’s 131-run mark owing to a batting collapse in which top-order batsman Shan Masood was stumped and two other batters were bowled in the final two deliveries.
On the face of it, the shocking loss hit Shadab like a wrecking ball not physically but emotionally. A video of him in which he can be seen falling to his knees and crying his heart out with his hands clasping his face, lamenting the embarrassing defeat, went viral on social media.
It must be noted here that Pakistan must win the remaining three matches of their Super 12 to make it to the semi-finals.
However, their chances of qualifying for the last four will also depend on the results of other matches.
Shadab Khan breaks into tears as Zimbabwe outclass Pakistan
Pakistan will next cross swords with the Netherlands in their third Super 12 clash at the Optus Stadium on Sunday, October 23.
