Wed Oct 23 20:25:29 UTC 2024: In an impressive display at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub Regional Africa Qualifier, Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza led his team to a record-breaking score of 344 runs against Gambia on October 23 in Nairobi. Key points from the match include:

– Raza scored an extraordinary 133 not out off just 43 balls, marking his first T20I century and tying for the joint second-fastest century in T20I history, achieved in only 33 balls.
– His innings featured 15 sixes, matching the third-highest tally for a T20I innings.
– Zimbabwe’s total of 344 runs surpassed Nepal’s previous record of 314 runs set earlier in the Asian Games 2023.
– The innings was supported by aggressive performances from openers Brian Bennett (62 off 19 balls) and Tadiwanashe Marumani (50 off 13 balls), both setting a rapid foundation with a combined opening stand of 98 runs.
– Raza and Ryan Burl (25 off 11 balls) added 60 runs for the fourth wicket, with Raza reaching his half-century in just 20 balls.
– The pair of Raza and Clive Madande (50 off the last ball) contributed significantly to Zimbabwe’s innings, combining for 141 runs off just 40 balls.
– Zimbabwe set records for the most sixes in a T20I innings (27) and matched Sri Lanka’s record for the most fours (30) in such an innings.

This match showcased Zimbabwe’s batting prowess with notable individual performances, marking a significant milestone in T20 cricket.

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