NEW DELHI: Zimbabwe set a brand new T20I world file with a staggering whole of 344 within the ICC Males’s T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Africa Qualifier in opposition to Gambia on Wednesday, surpassing Nepal’s earlier benchmark of 314 which they achieved in opposition to Mongolia throughout Hangzhou Asian Video games in 2023.
Main the cost was skipper Sikandar Raza, who delivered a unprecedented knock of 133* off simply 43 balls with 15 sixes and seven fours, marking his place in historical past as the primary Zimbabwean to attain a century in T20 internationals.
Raza’s blistering innings was stuffed with aggressive strokes, as he dominated the Gambia bowlers, hitting boundaries and clearing the ropes with ease. His century got here in fast time without work simply 33 balls, showcasing his distinctive ability and kind.
This landmark innings not solely lifted Zimbabwe to a record-breaking whole but in addition established Raza as a key determine within the crew’s T20I success.
Openers Brian Bennett and T Marumani tore aside the Gambian bowling assault with explosive innings, placing collectively a powerful 98 runs in simply 5.4 overs.
Bennett scored a brisk 50 off 26 balls, whereas Marumani dominated the crease with a blistering 62 off simply 19 deliveries.
Their aggressive partnership set the tone for Zimbabwe’s record-breaking innings, showcasing their batting prowess and intent from the very begin.
Clive Madande maintained the momentum with a fast unbeaten 53 off simply 17 deliveries.
Earlier this month, India got here near surpassing the 300-run mark within the third T20I in opposition to Bangladesh, ending with a rating of 297/6. This outstanding whole stands because the third-highest crew rating in T20I historical past.
