Zimbabwe Seals Super 8s with Victory Over Sri Lanka

Zimbabwe Seals Super 8s with Victory Over Sri Lanka.webp

Colombo, February 19 Zimbabwe recorded a stunning six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in their final Group B T20 World Cup match here on Thursday.

Choosing to bat, Pathum Nissanka smashed eight fours in a 41-ball 62, and Pavan Rathnayake hit a 25-ball 44 towards the end as Sri Lanka posted 178 for 7.

In reply, Brian Bennett (63) scored a fifty, and captain Sikandar Raza (45) provided the crucial acceleration as Zimbabwe chased down the total, scoring 182-4 in 19.3 overs to top the group.

Earlier, Graeme Cremer (2/27), Blessing Muzarabani (2/38), and Brad Evans (2/35) each claimed two wickets for Zimbabwe.

Both teams have qualified for the Super 8s.

Brief Scores:

Sri Lanka: 178-7 in 20 overs (Pathum Nissanka 62; Graeme Cremer 2/27, Blessing Muzarabani 2/38).

Zimbabwe: 182 for 4 in 19.3 overs (Brian Bennett 63, Sikandar Raza 45; Dushan Hemantha 2/36).
 
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