Wed Oct 23 14:54:51 UTC 2024: **Summary of News Article:**
– **Event:** Zimbabwe established a new T20 world record by scoring 344 runs against Gambia in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub Regional Qualifier.
– **Captain’s Performance:** Zimbabwe’s captain, Sikandar Raza, was the standout player, scoring an unbeaten 133 runs off just 43 balls, including 15 sixes and 7 fours. His century came off just 33 balls, making him the first Zimbabwean to score a century in international T20 cricket.
– **Match Details:** The match was held at the Ruaraka Sports Club ground in Nairobi, Kenya.
– **Previous Record:** Zimbabwe surpassed the previous record of 314/3 set by Nepal against Mongolia.
– **Team’s Strategy:** After winning the toss, Zimbabwe opted to bat first and recorded the second-highest powerplay score at 103/1 after the first six overs. Other contributors included Bryan Bennett, who scored 50 runs, and Tendai Chatara, who made 62 runs off 19 balls.
– **Records Broken:** The team hit 27 sixes, breaking the previous record of 26 sixes set by Nepal.
– **Conclusion:** Zimbabwe’s innings concluded at a record score of 344/4, marking a significant milestone in T20 cricket history.
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