Zimbabwe shattered the T20I record for the highest team total, scoring a breathtaking 344/4 against Gambia in the Africa Qualifier Group B match. Skipper Sikandar Raza’s blistering 133 off 43 balls propelled Zimbabwe to the top of the charts, surpassing Nepal’s previous record of 314. The match also witnessed a record 27 sixes hit by Zimbabwe, adding another layer of dominance to their performance.
Tinashe Muchawaya, a young Zimbabwean fast bowler, delivered a stunning performance in the final over to snatch victory for the Jo’Burg Bangla Tigers against the Cape Town Samp Army in the Zim Afro T10 final. The Tigers, led by Sikandar Raza, were on the brink of defeat before Muchawaya turned the tide in the last four deliveries, securing a thrilling 5-run win.
Zimbabwe has named Sikandar Raza as captain for the upcoming five-match T20I series against India. The team features a young squad with Raza as the most experienced player, aiming to rebuild under new coach Justin Sammons. Belgium-born Antum Naqvi has also been included in the squad, subject to citizenship confirmation.
