Brian Bennett’s unbeaten half-century and Sikandar Raza’s late heroics led Zimbabwe to a thrilling six-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Chasing 179 runs, Zimbabwe’s strong start, anchored by Bennett and Tadiwanashe Marumani’s partnership, set the stage for victory.
At the halfway mark, Zimbabwe stood at 78/1, maintaining a steady pace. A quickfire 23 from Ryan Burl and a blistering partnership between Bennett and Raza shifted the momentum in Zimbabwe’s favor. Raza’s aggressive play, including four sixes and two boundaries, proved crucial in the chase.
Bennett’s composed half-century and effective strike rotation guided Zimbabwe to victory. Despite a late surge from Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe’s clinical batting in the death overs secured their second-highest successful T20 chase. The win ensured Zimbabwe finished unbeaten in Group B, outperforming Sri Lanka, Australia, and Ireland.
