Sri lanka vs Zimbabwe Result: On 19 February, Zimbabwe achieved a thrilling victory against Sri Lanka in Colombo. They completed the target of 179 runs in just 19.3 overs and won by 6 wickets. The game was thrilling from start to finish, with both teams showing some big hitting and tight bowling. Sri Lanka batted first and scored 178/7 runs in its 20 overs.

Pathum Nissanka was the top scorer by scoring 62 runs on 41 balls, while Pawan Rathnayake played a quick inning of 44 runs on 25 balls. Kusal Perera also added 22 runs, but the rest of the batting line-up found it difficult as Zimbabwe’s bowlers kept taking wickets at crucial junctures.

Strong bowling by Graeme Cremer and Brad Evans

Graeme Cremer and Brad Evans were the best bowlers for Zimbabwe, who took 2 wickets each. In reply, Zimbabwe got off to a good start with Tadivanashe Marumani and Brian Bennett opening the batting. Marumani scored 34 runs before getting out, while Bennett handled the innings by scoring unbeaten 63 runs on 48 balls. Ryan Burl paced the team with 23 runs, and Sikandar Raza, who was named player of the match, scored 45 runs off 26 balls.

Despite Sri Lanka losing a few wickets late, Zimbabwe comfortably achieved the target with three balls to spare. The win meant Zimbabwe remained unbeaten in Group B and topped the table, leaving Sri Lanka in second place.

Australia out of the tournament

Earlier on Friday, Colombo’s R. at Premadasa Stadium T20 World Cup 2026 In the Group B match of 2017, Zimbabwe defeated Australia by 23 runs. Blessing Muzarabani and Brad Evans dismissed Australia’s Josh Inglis, Cam Green, Tim David and Travis Head in the first four overs.

Australian batting was in ruins

Australia made a comeback through Matt Renshaw, but Muzarabani surprised Zimbabwe by taking two more wickets and paved the way for victory in Group B. Asked to bat first, Zimbabwe scored 169/2 with the help of a half century from opener Brian Bennett and useful contributions from captain Sikandar Raza.

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