Sanjeev Kumar
khelja|20-02-2026
Zimbabwe team managed to pull off another big upset in the T20 World Cup 2026. Zimbabwe defeated Sri Lanka by 6 wickets in their last group stage match. This was also Zimbabwe's first win against Sri Lanka in an ICC event. (PHOTO CREDIT- GETTY)
Captain Sikandar Raza was the hero of this victory of Zimbabwe.
In this match, Sikandar Raza played a match-winning inning of 45 runs in 26 balls, which included 4 sixes and 2 fours. For this strong performance he was also chosen Player of the Match. With this he also broke a big record of veteran Rohit Sharma. (PHOTO CREDIT- GETTY)
In fact, Sikandar Raza has now become the oldest captain to win Player of the Match in ICC tournaments.
Earlier this record was in the name of former Indian captain Rohit Sharma. Raza accomplished this feat at the age of 39 years and 301 days. At the same time, Rohit had achieved this feat in the Champions Trophy 2025 at the age of 37 years and 331 days. (PHOTO CREDIT- GETTY)
Sikandar Raza won the Player of the Match award for the fourth time in the history of Team T20 World Cup. He is the player who has won the most Player of the Match awards from Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup. At the same time, he is jointly at third position in the history of the tournament. (PHOTO CREDIT- PTI)
Now under the captaincy of Sikandar Raza, the team is going to be a part of the Super-8 round for the first time. In this round, Zimbabwe will face strong teams like India, West Indies and South Africa. The team is eyeing a place in the semi-finals for the first time. (PHOTO CREDIT- PTI)
Now under the captaincy of Sikandar Raza, the team is going to be a part of the Super-8 round for the first time. In this round, Zimbabwe will face strong teams like India, West Indies and South Africa. The team is eyeing a place in the semi-finals for the first time. (PHOTO CREDIT- PTI)
Harmanpreet Becomes Most-capped Player In Women's International Cricket
T20 WC: 'We Kept Losing Wickets, Didn't Get A Partnership Going,' Admits Manenti After Italy's Loss To WI
Harmanpreet Kaur Breaks Major Women’s Cricket Record In IND vs AUS Clash
Harmanpreet Kaur becomes most capped player in women’s international cricket
