In a high-stakes Group B encounter at the SSC in Colombo, Zimbabwe’s bowling unit dismantled Oman’s batting line-up to take complete control of Oman’s eighth innings. ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. After opting to field first on a surface that favors both pace and spin, the Chevrons restricted Oman to a paltry 103 in 19.5 overs. Although the Tailors did the initial damage, the moment of the match belonged to the veteran talisman. Sikandar Raza.
Sikandar Raza beats Wasim Ali in T20 World Cup 2026 beauty
The highlight of the first innings was undoubtedly the dismissal Wasim Alia door that embodies the gap of experience between the two sides. In Game 7, Zimbabwe captain Raza, who came into the attack, needed just six balls to make his mark. In the last over, Raza delivered a classic goal ball that drifted through the air.
Trying to steady the sinking ship, Ali was playing for a turn with his open bat face forward. However, the ball skidded nicely in flight and leveled out of bounds. Due to its speed and trajectory, the batted ball passed through the gap between bat and pad, rattled the boards and sent the stumps for a walk. Ali was rooted to the spot, staring at the pitch in disbelief as he left 3 off 8 balls. The dismissal rocked Oman on 27/5 and eventually ended any hopes of a competitive result.
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Very good to manage! 🔥
Sikandar Raza lifts it up, beats the bat and sends the stumps flying!
Ali has no answer to this! 😮💨 Zimbabwe is in complete control. 💪
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Zimbabwe beat Oman by a low score in the first innings
Oman’s innings never quite found its rhythm, mainly because of the relentless opening burst Blessed Muzarabani and Richard Shipp. The Powerplay was a nightmare for the Associate nation as they managed just 23 runs while losing four crucial wickets. Muzarabani struck early, bowling Jatinder Singh (5) in second place, and Ngarava was removed Hammad Mirza for a duck after just five balls.
Oman was gasping at 24/4 when drinks hit the 6-plus mark. A short, brave collaboration between them Sufyan Mehmood (25) and Vinayak Shukla (28) Crossing the 50-run mark in the 12th over, he offered a glimmer of hope. However, the re-introduction of the pace battery proved too much.
Oman managed to reach three figures by reaching 103 thanks to a late boundary. Shah Faisalbut it ended with a whimper like shots Nadeem Khan It fell to Evans with one remaining ball. Zimbabwe’s disciplined performance, conceding just 7 overs, leaves them as heavy favorites to chase down the target of 104 and consolidate their position in Group B.
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