Zimbabwe Sets New T20I Record Against Gambia
Sikandar Raza’s Unbeaten Century
In an exciting cricket match held in Nairobi, Kenya, Zimbabwe achieved the highest score ever in a T20 International (T20I) match. They scored an impressive 344/4 in their 20 overs against Gambia during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier B.
Sikandar Raza’s Remarkable Performance
Sikandar Raza was the star of the match, scoring an unbeaten 133 runs off just 43 balls. His performance included 15 sixes, helping Zimbabwe set a new T20I record. This score surpassed the previous record of 314/3 set by Nepal against Mongolia in 2023.
Zimbabwe’s Record-Breaking Innings
Earlier in the month, Zimbabwe had already made it to the top five with a score of 286/5 against Seychelles. A week before that, India scored 297/6 against Bangladesh. Raza’s century is the first by a Zimbabwean player in men’s T20Is, with the previous highest score being Dion Myers’ 96 against Rwanda.
Zimbabwe’s innings included a total of 27 sixes, breaking the previous record of 26 sixes hit by Nepal against Mongolia. This match will be remembered for its thrilling performance and record-breaking achievements.
Doubts Revealed
Sikandar Raza -: Sikandar Raza is a cricketer who plays for the Zimbabwe national team. He is known for his powerful batting and has made significant contributions to his team’s success.
T20I -: T20I stands for Twenty20 International, which is a format of cricket where each team plays a maximum of 20 overs. It is a shorter and faster-paced version of the game compared to Test and One Day International (ODI) matches.
344/4 -: In cricket, 344/4 means that the team scored 344 runs and lost 4 wickets. This is a very high score in a T20I match, indicating a strong batting performance.
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier B -: This is a cricket tournament organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC) to determine which teams from Africa will qualify for the T20 World Cup. It is part of the qualification process for smaller cricketing nations.
15 sixes -: In cricket, a ‘six’ is when the ball is hit over the boundary without touching the ground, scoring six runs. Hitting 15 sixes in a match is an impressive achievement, showing great power and skill.
Nepal -: Nepal is a country in South Asia, and it also has a national cricket team. Before Zimbabwe’s record, Nepal held the record for the highest T20I score with 314/3.
Dion Myers -: Dion Myers is another cricketer from Zimbabwe. Before Sikandar Raza’s century, Dion Myers held the record for the highest individual score by a Zimbabwean in men’s T20Is with 96 runs.
