Wed Oct 23 15:18:30 UTC 2024: – Zimbabwe set a new record for the highest total in men’s T20I cricket, scoring 344/4 against Gambia during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Africa Qualifier Group B.
– This score surpassed the previous record of 314/3 held by Nepal.
– Sikandar Raza led the impressive innings with an unbeaten 133 runs off just 43 balls, hitting 12 sixes and nine boundaries.
– Raza also broke the record for the fastest century by a batter from a Test-playing nation, reaching 100 runs in just 33 balls.
– Tadiwanashe Marumani contributed significantly with a rapid 62 runs off 19 balls, while Clive Madande (53* off 17) and Ryan Burl (25 off 11) also played key roles late in the innings.
– Gambia’s bowling struggled, with Andre Jarju achieving the best figures of 2/53.
– With three wins in their group matches, Zimbabwe aims to maintain their momentum to secure a place in the 2026 T20 World Cup in India.

Read More