First Australia, now Sri Lanka... Zimbabwe makes another major upset in the World Cup
Zimbabwe has caused another upset in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup by defeating Sri Lanka by 6 wickets in a recent match held in Colombo.
In an exciting turn of events at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, Zimbabwe faced Sri Lanka in match number 38 on February 19, where Zimbabwe emerged victorious by 6 wickets. This match took place at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo and marks the second major upset by the Zimbabwean team in this tournament. Their previous shocking victory came against Australia, where they defeated the defending champions by 23 runs, further solidifying Zimbabwe's status as a formidable competitor in the tournament. The match against Sri Lanka saw the team chase down a target of 179 runs with three balls to spare. The standout performance was from Brian Bennett, who remained not out with a score of 63 runs, while team captain Sikandar Raza contributed with 45 runs. This impressive win adds to Zimbabwe’s growing reputation in international cricket, demonstrating their ability to challenge and defeat some of the strongest teams in global tournaments. Despite this surprising defeat, Sri Lanka had already qualified for the Super-8 stage of the tournament, which mitigated the impact of this loss for their campaign. However, for Zimbabwe, this upset offers them valuable momentum as they continue their journey in the World Cup, showcasing their potential to disrupt even the strongest cricketing nations.