Zimbabwe Upsets Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup Clash

Feb 19, 2026

53 min

Feb 19, 2026 13:30

T20 World Cup: Zimbabwe shock Sri Lanka by six wickets

## Zimbabwe's Impressive Performance

Zimbabwe continued their remarkable run in the T20 World Cup by defeating Sri Lanka by six wickets in Colombo. This victory ensures Zimbabwe finishes Group B with an unblemished record of four wins.

## Key Players and Match Highlights

Chasing a target of 179, Zimbabwe's Brian Bennett played a pivotal role with an unbeaten 63 runs off 48 balls. His innings included eight boundaries. Contributions from Tadiwanashe Marumani, Ryan Burl, and captain Sikandar Raza were crucial in reaching the target with three balls remaining.

Earlier, Sri Lanka posted 178-7 after choosing to bat first. Pathum Nissanka led the Sri Lankan innings with 62 runs, marking his seventh T20 World Cup fifty. Pavan Rathnayake added a quick 44 runs towards the end.

## Bowling Efforts

Zimbabwe's bowlers, particularly Graeme Cremer and Blessing Muzarabani, played a significant role in restricting Sri Lanka. Cremer took 2-27, while Muzarabani claimed 2-38.

## Upcoming Matches

Sri Lanka will face England in Kandy next, while Zimbabwe is set to play against the West Indies in Mumbai.

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