The fast bowling trio of Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, and Brad Evans impressed as Zimbabwe bowled out Oman for 103 runs in their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign opener in Colombo. Oman, batting first, struggled early on with Muzarabani and Ngarava taking crucial wickets in the initial overs. Muzarabani’s stellar performance included dismissing Oman’s skipper and the oldest player in the tournament, Aamir Kaleem.
Zimbabwe’s bowlers maintained the pressure on Oman, with Evans also contributing significantly by taking three wickets. Despite a brief resistance from Oman’s middle order, Zimbabwe’s bowling attack remained dominant throughout the innings. Vinayak Shukla and Sufiyan Mehmood’s partnership provided some stability for Oman, but Zimbabwe’s bowlers continued to chip away at the batting lineup.
In the end, Zimbabwe’s disciplined bowling restricted Oman to a total of 103 runs, with Muzarabani, Ngarava, and Evans standing out with their impressive performances. Skipper Sikandar Raza also made a valuable contribution with the ball, ensuring a comprehensive bowling display by the Zimbabwean team.
