And on that spicy note, we bring an end to proceedings. Got to feel for Scotland, but delight for both Pakistan and Zimbabwe. Alongside England of course. Take care, everyone, and see you soon!
Farhan Yousaf, the Pakistan captain, says they're delighted to go through. "The bowlers are doing very well in our matches. Sameer's performed really good in this match. We need his form in the next round, and our batters are in good form." Expresses satisfaction with his side's fielding, calling Pakistan the best fielding side at the World Cup
Sameer Minhas is Player of the match. Simbarashe Mudzengerere, the Zimbabwe captain, says they're delighted with qualification as the host country. Points out they need to improve their batting to do better in the next round.
The Zimbabwe players greeting fans and friends, knowing they're still alive in this competition. Good result, you'd imagine, for the tournament, having the hosts still in.
Mohammed Asim: "Is there any instance of a team being penalized for NRR manipulation?" Don't think there is because it's pretty difficult to prove
END OF OVER:26 | 2 Runs | PAK19: 120/2 (9 runs required from 24 overs, RR: 4.61, RRR: 0.37)
- Ahmed Hussain24 (53b)
- Sameer Minhas62 (73b)
- Panashe Mazai10-1-36-1
- Michael Blignaut9-0-26-1
END OF OVER:25 | 2 Runs | PAK19: 118/2 (11 runs required from 25 overs, RR: 4.72, RRR: 0.44)
- Sameer Minhas62 (73b)
- Ahmed Hussain22 (47b)
- Michael Blignaut9-0-26-1
- Panashe Mazai9-1-34-1
