In a thrilling T20 World Cup 2026 encounter, Zimbabwe clinched a remarkable six-wicket win against Sri Lanka at the R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo. Chasing a target of 179 runs, Zimbabwe successfully reached 182 runs, losing just four wickets in 19.3 overs. The star of the match was opening batsman Brian Bennett, who played a stellar innings, remaining unbeaten with 63 runs off 48 balls, including eight boundaries. Partnering him at the top, Tadiwanashe Marumani contributed a solid 34 runs from 26 balls, hitting five boundaries and a six.
Ryan Burl made a quickfire contribution of 23 runs off 12 balls, which featured two boundaries and a six. Captain Sikandar Raza shone with a powerful 45 runs off 26 balls, striking two boundaries and four sixes. Tashinga Musekiwa managed just one run from two balls, while Tony Munyonga added eight runs from three balls, including a maximum.
For Sri Lanka, Dushan Hemantha was the standout bowler, picking up two wickets for 36 runs in his four overs. Skipper Dasun Shanaka and Dunith Wellalage each took one wicket, while the trio of Dilshan Madushanka, Pramod Madushan, and Maheesh Theekshana failed to claim any wickets.
Earlier in the match, Sri Lanka batted first and set a target of 178 runs, losing seven wickets in their 20 overs. Pathum Nissanka was the top scorer with 62 runs off 41 balls, supported by Kusal Perera’s 22 runs from 14 balls and Kusal Mendis, who managed 14 runs from 20 deliveries. Pavan Rathnayake provided a late boost with a brisk 44 runs off 25 balls, including three boundaries and two sixes. Kamindu Mendis and skipper Dasun Shanaka fell for seven and six runs, respectively, while Dushan Hemantha was dismissed for a duck.
Dunith Wellalage and Maheesh Theekshana finished unbeaten, with Wellalage scoring 15 runs off eight balls, featuring three boundaries.
Zimbabwe’s Blessing Muzarabani, Brad Evans, and Graeme Cremer each took two wickets, with Ryan Burl adding one to his tally. Both captain Sikandar Raza and Wellington Masakadza went wicketless in this exciting T20 World Cup 2026 clash against Sri Lanka.