Mohammad Irfan stands tall to earn Pakistan narrow win over Zimbabwe

• Pakistan 235-7; Zimbabwe 215 (Pakistan win by 20 runs)

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Mohammad Irfan used his height to full effect to take four wickets as Pakistan defended a low total against Zimbabwe to get their World Cup campaign back on track with a 20-run victory in Brisbane on Sunday.

The gamble to drop experienced batsman Younis Khan in favor of Rahat Ali to bolster the bowling attack paid off on a fast wicket at the Gabba, despite Pakistan being restricted to 235-7 after winning the toss and batting.

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