In a pulsating encounter at the ICC T20 World Cup, Zimbabwe pulled off a memorable six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka, chasing down a challenging target in the final over of the match.
Batting first, Sri Lanka posted a competitive total of 178 for 7 in their allotted 20 overs.
The Sri Lankan batters laid a solid foundation and accelerated during the death overs to set Zimbabwe a daunting target of 179 runs. In response, Zimbabwe displayed remarkable composure and determination under pressure.
The chase was anchored by a brilliant knock from Brian Bennett, who top-scored with 63 runs, keeping Zimbabwe in contention throughout the innings. Captain Sikandar Raza provided crucial support with an aggressive 45-run innings, shifting momentum in Zimbabwe’s favour during the middle overs.
With the required runs coming down to the wire, Zimbabwe held their nerve to seal victory in the last over, sparking celebrations among players and fans alike.
The win significantly strengthens Zimbabwe’s position in the tournament standings, boosting their hopes of progressing further in the competition. For Sri Lanka, however, the defeat comes as a major setback in a crucial stage of the tournament, adding pressure to their campaign moving forward.
For Sri Lanka, Dashan Hamantha took two wickets, while Dasan Shanaka and Welalage claimed one wicket each.
Earlier, Sri Lanka, batting first, scored 178 runs for the loss of seven wickets in their allotted overs, setting Zimbabwe a target of 179 runs to win.
Pathum Nissanka’s innings of 62 runs went in vain, while Pawan Ratnayake contributed 44 runs. For Zimbabwe, Muzarabani, Brad Evans, and Richard Ngarava took two wickets each.
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