Bennett helps Zimbabwe stun co-hosts Sri Lanka:Sikandar Raza’s team tops Group B, heads into Super 8 undefeated

Zimbabwe stunned Sri Lanka by six wickets in a Group B clash in Colombo on 19 February. With this win, Zimbabwe headed into the Super 8 stage undefeated. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, suffered their first loss in the tournament. Chasing 179, Zimbabwe got past the finish line in 19.3 overs, riding on Brian Bennett’s 63* Pathum Nissanka, Pavan Rathnayake took Sri Lanka to 178/7 Opting to bat first, Sri Lanka posted 178/7 powered by Pathum Nissanka’s 62. The opener continued his good form, hitting 62 off 41 deliveries, with eight fours. Pavan Rathnayake struck 44 runs off 25 deliveries, with three fours and two sixes to his name. For Sri Lanka, Blessing Muzarabani (2/38), Brad Evans (2/35) and Graeme Cremer (2/27) took two wickets each. Ryan Burl scalped one wicket. Brian Bennett inspires Zimbabwe to sensational win Chasing 179 against Sri Lanka on their home turf is a tough ask, but Zimbabwe showed once again why they are a force to be reckoned with. The African nation put up a magnificent effort with the bat, with Bennett leading the way. Captain Sikandar Raza struck a quickfire 45 off just 26 deliveries to help Zimbabwe register a special win. His knock included two fours and four sixes, one of which was a massive 101m hit. T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 schedule The T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 schedule was announced by the International Cricket Council (ICC) a day ago after Pakistan qualified for the knockout rounds. The Super 8 stage will begin on 21 February with New Zealand taking on Pakistan in the first match on 21 February in Colombo. India, the defending champions, will start their Super 8 campaign against South Africa in a repeat of last edition’s final, on 22 February in Ahmedabad.