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Zimbabwe Stuns Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup 2026 Thriller: Bennett and Raza Lead Tense Chase to Victory

Zimbabwe delivered a masterclass in Group B of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, toppling hosts Sri Lanka by 6 wickets in a nail-biting chase at Colombo. Chasing a target of 174, the Chevrons showcased depth across batting and bowling, with Brian Bennett’s explosive 70 off 49 balls and captain Sikandar Raza’s unbeaten 62 steering them home with 5 balls to spare. Sri Lanka posted 173/6 thanks to half-centuries from Pathum Nissanka (60) and Kusal Mendis (52), but Zimbabwe’s bowlers led by Blessing Muzarabani’s 3/25  kept things tight. This win propelled Zimbabwe to the top of Group B, boosting their Super 8s hopes. Relive the action in the ICC’s official match highlights video . Key Performances and Turning Points Bennett’s aggressive knock, featuring 5 sixes and 6 fours, set the tone after early wickets, while Raza’s composed finish under pressure sealed the deal amid a roaring Colombo crowd. Muzarabani’s death-over yorkers restricted Sri Lanka, who lost momentum after a strong p...
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Zaman's Heroics and Rain's Drama: Pakistan's Sensational Victory Keeps World Cup Dreams Alive


 In a cricketing spectacle in Bengaluru, Fakhar Zaman emerged as the savior for Pakistan, crafting a scintillating century to secure a dramatic 21-run win over New Zealand in a rain-affected clash. Zaman's unbeaten 126, featuring 11 sixes and eight boundaries, propelled Pakistan to 200-1 in pursuit of a revised target of 342 in 41 overs.


Facing the monumental challenge of a 402-run target initially, Zaman's fearless innings guided Pakistan to 160-1 in 21.3 overs before rain intervened, leading to a revised goal. After the interruption, Zaman's onslaught continued, including three sixes off Ish Sodhi's over, propelling Pakistan beyond the 200-run mark.


The partnership between Zaman and skipper Babar Azam (66) proved pivotal, adding 194 for an unbroken second-wicket stand. Zaman's aggressive approach against the New Zealand bowlers, culminating in his 11th ODI hundred, marked a historic moment for him and Pakistan's World Cup campaign.


As Pakistan now stands with eight points from as many games, the path to the semi-finals is clear but challenging. The upcoming clash against England on November 11 in Kolkata is a must-win, coupled with the need for New Zealand to lose to Sri Lanka on November 9 in Bengaluru, or the match being affected by rain.


Earlier in the day, New Zealand set an imposing total of 401-6, courtesy of Rachin Ravindra's third century of the tournament (108) and Kane Williamson's resilient 95. Despite Mohammad Wasim's standout performance with the ball (3-60), Pakistan's bowlers faced a daunting task as New Zealand's batsmen displayed their prowess on a dry Chinnaswamy pitch.


The nail-biting contest, marked by Zaman's brilliance, has added a new layer of excitement to the World Cup narrative. Can Pakistan continue this momentum and secure a spot in the semi-finals? The cricketing world awaits the answer as the tournament unfolds."

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