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India crush Zimbabwe by 72 runs in Super 8 match

February 26, 2026 by Newsdesk

In the Super 8 stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, India registered a dominant 72-run victory over Zimbabwe in Chennai, strengthening their bid for a semifinal spot.

Chasing a daunting 257-run target, Zimbabwe managed 184 for 6 in their allotted 20 overs.

After being invited to bat first, India’s batters dismantled the Zimbabwe bowling attack, smashing boundaries and sixes at will to post one of the biggest totals in tournament history.

India piled up a massive 256 for 4 in 20 overs, hitting a total of 17 sixes during the innings.

Sanju Samson scored 24, Abhishek Sharma made 55, Ishan Kishan added 38, while captain Suryakumar Yadav contributed 33 runs. In the death overs, Hardik Pandya and Tilak Varma unleashed a brutal assault on the bowlers. Pandya smashed 53 off 23 balls, while Tilak remained unbeaten on 44 off just 16 deliveries.

India’s 256 is the second-highest total in T20 World Cup history. The highest remains Sri Lanka’s 260 against Kenya in the inaugural 2007 edition. It is also the highest score of the 2026 tournament so far, surpassing West Indies’ 254 against Zimbabwe earlier in the competition. Notably, it is India’s highest-ever total against any team in T20 World Cup history.

In response, Zimbabwe posted 184 for 6 in 20 overs. Opener Brian Bennett played a valiant unbeaten knock of 97, while captain Sikandar Raza scored 31.

Following the defeat, Zimbabwe were eliminated from the semifinal race. From Super 8 Group 1, South Africa have already secured qualification for the semifinals.

The second semifinalist from the group will be decided after Sunday’s crucial clash between India and West Indies. The winner of that encounter will advance to the next stage.

Zimbabwe are scheduled to play their final Super 8 match against South Africa.

West Indies crush Zimbabwe by 107 runs in Super 8 World Cup clash

February 23, 2026 by Newsdesk

Mumbai: West Indies dominated Zimbabwe by 107 runs in the Super 8 stage of the ICC T20 World Cup at Wankhede Stadium.

Chasing a daunting target of 255, Zimbabwe were bowled out for 147 in the 18th over. Brad Evans top-scored with 43, followed by Dine Mayers (28) and captain ** Sikandar Raza** (27). Several batsmen, including Ryan Burl, Tashinga Masakikwa, Graeme Cremer, and Blessing Muzarabani, failed to score. Richard Ngarava remained 7 not out.

For West Indies, Gudakesh Moti took 4 wickets, Akeal Hosein 3, while Jason Holder and Matthew Ford picked up 1 each.

Earlier, after Zimbabwe elected to field first, West Indies posted 254/6 in 20 overs. Shamarh Hetmyer led the charge with a blazing 85, Romario Powell added 59, Sherfane Rutherford scored 31, and captain Shai Hope contributed 14. Jason Holder and Brandon King chipped in with 13 and 9, respectively, while Rutherford and Matthew Ford remained not out.

Zimbabwe’s Richard Ngarava and Blessing Muzarabani claimed 2 wickets each, and Graeme Cremer and Brad Evans took 1 wicket apiece.

West Indies’ comprehensive batting and bowling display ensured a comfortable 107-run victory, cementing their dominance in the Super 8 stage.

Zimbabwe outclass Sri Lanka by six wickets

February 19, 2026 by Newsdesk

Colombo: Zimbabwe delivered a commanding performance to defeat hosts Sri Lanka by six wickets in a Group B clash of the ICC T20 World Cup.

After winning the toss, Sri Lanka elected to bat first and posted 178 for 7 in their allotted 20 overs. Pathum Nissanka led the charge with a solid 62 runs, while Rathnayake contributed a valuable 44 runs to anchor the innings.

Confident Run Chase

In reply, Zimbabwe chased down the 179-run target comfortably in the final over, losing just four wickets.

Opener Brian Bennett remained unbeaten on 63, guiding his side home with composure. He was well supported by: Sikandar Raza – 45 runs, Marumani – 34 runs and Ryan Burl – 23 runs.

Zimbabwe Top Group B

With this victory, Zimbabwe finished top of Group B with seven points, remaining unbeaten in the group stage.

Zimbabwe won three out of four matches, registering victories over Australia and Sri Lanka, while one match was washed out due to rain.

It is worth noting that both Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka had already qualified for the Super 8 stage from Group B prior to this encounter.

Major upset in T20 World Cup as Zimbabwe beats Australia

February 13, 2026 by Newsdesk

In a stunning turn of events at the T20 World Cup group stage, Zimbabwe pulled off a remarkable upset by defeating former champions Australia in Colombo.

Zimbabwe batted first and posted a total of 169 runs, setting a target of 170 for Australia. In response, Australia fell short, being bowled out for 146 runs in the 20th over, handing Zimbabwe a 23-run victory.

Zimbabwe’s Batting Performance

Zimbabwe lost only 2 wickets while scoring 169 runs in their 20 overs. Brendan Bennett led the innings with a brilliant 64 runs, supported by Tadiwanashe Marumani and Ryan Burl, who scored 35 runs each. Sikandar Raza contributed 25 runs, helping Zimbabwe post a competitive total.

Australia Struggles in Chase

Australia struggled against Zimbabwe’s bowling attack, with Matt Renshaw scoring 65 runs as the only notable contribution. Glenn Maxwell added 31 runs, but no other Australian batsman could make a significant impact. Eight Australian players failed to reach double figures.

Zimbabwe’s Bowling Heroics

Blessing Muzarabani was the standout bowler for Zimbabwe, taking 4 crucial wickets and dismantling the Australian batting lineup, ensuring a memorable victory for his team.

This win marks one of the biggest upsets in the tournament, highlighting Zimbabwe’s competitive edge and sending a strong message to other teams in the group stage.

U19 Opener Sameer Minhas breaks world record for fastest ODI century

January 6, 2026 by Newsdesk

Harare: Pakistan’s rising star, Sameer Minhas, has shattered the world record for the fastest century in Under-19 One Day International cricket.

The 19-year-old opener achieved the feat on Tuesday during the U19 ODI Tri-Series final between Pakistan and host Zimbabwe in Harare, surpassing the previous record held by India’s Vibhav Suryavanshi, who had scored a century off 52 balls against England last July.

Minhas reached his century in just 42 balls, setting a new benchmark in youth ODI cricket. Continuing his aggressive innings, he went on to score 114 runs off 51 balls, including 17 fours and 5 sixes.

Thanks to Minhas’ explosive batting, Pakistan chased down Zimbabwe’s 159-run target with ease, losing only one wicket, and secured the U19 ODI Tri-Series title.

This remarkable performance further cements Sameer Minhas’ reputation as one of Pakistan’s most promising young cricketers.

Pakistan’s Under-19 cricket team secured a comprehensive 9-wicket victory over Zimbabwe to win the three-nation U19 ODI Tri-Series on Tuesday.

Chasing a target of 159 runs, Pakistan reached the total in just 16.2 overs, losing only one wicket. Sameer Minhas starred with a blazing 114 runs, while Mohammad Shayan contributed 38 and Usman Khan 2**, remaining not out.

For Zimbabwe, Leroy Chiovala took the lone wicket.

Earlier, Zimbabwe, batting first, were restricted to 158 all out. Pakistan’s Omar Zia wreaked early havoc, dismantling Zimbabwe’s top order and leaving the team at 15/5.

Some resistance came from Michael Bulgnat (60) and *Ttenda Chemogoro (28)**, who helped push the score to 158.

Pakistan’s bowlers shared the spoils: Omar Zia (4 wickets), Abdul Subhan (2), and Mohammad Siyam, Danial Ali Khan, and Ahmed Hussain (1 each).

The dominant win highlights Pakistan U19’s bowling strength and explosive batting, with Sameer Munhas’ record-breaking century leading the way.

PCB revises schedule for Tri-Nation T20 series

November 13, 2025 by Newsdesk

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has revised the schedule for the upcoming Tri-Nation T20 Series following changes to the remaining ODI matches against Sri Lanka.

According to the PCB, all matches of the three-nation tournament, featuring Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Zimbabwe, will now be played in Rawalpindi from 18 to 29 November. Previously, matches were scheduled between 17 and 29 November in Rawalpindi and Lahore.

The board stated that the schedule adjustment was made in consultation with the respective boards and based on operational considerations.

Earlier, the PCB had also rescheduled the remaining two ODIs against Sri Lanka, which will now be played on 14 and 16 November, instead of the original dates of 13 and 15 November, as confirmed by PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi via social media.