'Well done champ': Sikandar Raza's century wins Twitter's heart in India's 3-0 clean sweep
2 years, 4 months ago

'Well done champ': Sikandar Raza's century wins Twitter's heart in India's 3-0 clean sweep

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Sikandar Raza’s lion-hearted effort took Zimbabwe on the cusp of a famous victory and his effort didn’t go unnoticed as Twitter praised the Pakistan-born cricketer’s heroics. Sikandar Raza’s lion-hearted effort took Zimbabwe on the cusp of a famous victory before India held their nerves to pull off a 13-run win in the third ODI and complete a series sweep in Harare on Monday. Got to love such stories — Harsha Bhogle August 22, 2022 #TeamIndia win by 1⃣3⃣ runs despite Raza's gritty knock of 115 🙌 What a game of cricket! pic.twitter.com/cVKEynZygE — Mufaddal Vohra August 22, 2022 Played, Sikandar Raza 👏 — Punjab Kings August 22, 2022 All 5⃣ frontline 🇮🇳 bowlers pick up wickets today as Sikandar Raza's 1⃣0⃣0⃣ goes in vain.#TeamIndia beat Zimbabwe by 13 runs in the 3rd ODI to complete the clean sweep!

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ZIM vs AFG, 2nd Test: Rahmat Shah’s century tips tide in favour of Afghanistan on Day 3
4 days, 19 hours ago

ZIM vs AFG, 2nd Test: Rahmat Shah’s century tips tide in favour of Afghanistan on Day 3

The Hindu  

Rahmat Shah struck 139 in Bulawayo on Saturday to revive Afghanistan’s hopes of winning a series-deciding second Test against Zimbabwe before rain stopped play late on day three. Much hinged on Shah, a double centurion in the drawn first Test, and he proved equal to the task as Afghanistan reached 291-7 by the close of play for a 205-run lead. …

Sikandar Raza, Ervine and Williams keep Zimbabwe ahead on Day 2 vs Afghanistan
6 days, 11 hours ago

Sikandar Raza, Ervine and Williams keep Zimbabwe ahead on Day 2 vs Afghanistan

India Today  

Zimbabwe edged ahead on a thrilling second day of the Test match against Afghanistan in Bulawayo, with the help of valuable contributions from Sikandar Raza, Craig Ervine, and Sean Williams. Afghanistan finish on 46/3, trailing by 40 runs#ZIMvAFG #VisitZimbabwe 📝https://t.co/HdHfDCXyud pic.twitter.com/Q1BW9u2Irt — Zimbabwe Cricket January 3, 2025 Sean Williams, despite nursing a back injury, contributed a gritty 49, adding crucial …

ZIM vs AFG, 2nd Test, Day 1: Raza, Nyamhuri share spoils as Afghanistan all out for 157 against Zimbabwe
6 days, 18 hours ago

ZIM vs AFG, 2nd Test, Day 1: Raza, Nyamhuri share spoils as Afghanistan all out for 157 against Zimbabwe

The Hindu  

Veteran Sikandar Raza and teenager Newman Nyamhuri took three wickets each as Zimbabwe bowled out Afghanistan for 157 on Thursday on the first day of the second Test in Bulawayo. Captain Craig Ervine won the toss and opted to bowl, believing the conditions would favour his attack, which took a pounding in the drawn first Test, conceding 699 first-innings runs. …

Raza, Nyamhuri share spoils as Afghanistan all out for 157
6 days, 18 hours ago

Raza, Nyamhuri share spoils as Afghanistan all out for 157

Hindustan Times  

Veteran Sikandar Raza and teenager Newman Nyamhuri took three wickets each as Zimbabwe bowled out Afghanistan for 157 on Thursday on the first day of the second Test in Bulawayo. Raza, Nyamhuri share spoils as Afghanistan all out for 157 Zimbabwe were 6-0 in reply at stumps after the start of play was delayed four hours due to a wet …

'How has Babar made it?': Fans baffled with Bumrah's absence in T20I Player of the Year nominees; Arshdeep only Indian
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1 week, 4 days ago

'How has Babar made it?': Fans baffled with Bumrah's absence in T20I Player of the Year nominees; Arshdeep only Indian

Hindustan Times  

The ICC announced the nominations for the T20I Men’s Cricketer of the Year for 2024 a shortlist of four which had some surprising inclusions as well as omissions. In a year where India had unprecedented success in T20 international matches, losing only two matches all year and winning the World Cup in memorable fashion in the USA and the West …

Only 1 Indian in ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer Of The Year nomination: no, it’s not Jaspreet Bumrah
1 week, 4 days ago

Only 1 Indian in ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer Of The Year nomination: no, it’s not Jaspreet Bumrah

Live Mint  

ICC has recently revealed its four-nominee shortlist for Men's T20I Cricketer Of The Year Award and only one Indian has made the cut. Arshdeep Singh, who played a key role in India's victory at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, has been nominated for the ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year award. The seamer has filled the much-needed role …

Zimbabwe deny Pakistan clean-sweep with 2-wicket win in last-over thriller
1 month ago

Zimbabwe deny Pakistan clean-sweep with 2-wicket win in last-over thriller

India Today  

Zimbabwe eked out a two-wicket win in a thrilling third T20I against Pakistan on Thursday, December 5 at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. With 12 runs needed in the final over, Tinotenda Maposa, who not only made his T20I debut but also played his first-ever T20 match, took the attack to Jahandad Khan to take the hosts past the …

ZIM vs PAK, 3rd T20I: Zimbabwe stun Pakistan in low-scoring thriller, avoid series whitewash
1 month ago

ZIM vs PAK, 3rd T20I: Zimbabwe stun Pakistan in low-scoring thriller, avoid series whitewash

India TV News  

Zimbabwe pulled off a thrilling two-wicket win to stun Pakistan in the third and last T20I match in Bulawayo on Thursday. Pakistan's top three batters Sahibzada Farhan, Omair Yousuf and Usman Khan failed to reach the double-digit score with Blessing Muzarabani clinching two wickets in the first spell for Zimbabwe. Unlike Pakistan, Zimbabwe were off to a flying start with …

ZIM vs PAK Highlights, 2nd T20I: Pakistan beats Zimbabwe by 10 wickets to take 2-0 series lead
1 month ago

ZIM vs PAK Highlights, 2nd T20I: Pakistan beats Zimbabwe by 10 wickets to take 2-0 series lead

The Hindu  

Hello and welcome to Sportstar’s highlights of the second T20I between Zimbabwe and Pakistan played at the Queen Sports Club in Bulawayo. ZIM vs PAK, 2nd T20I Scorecard PLAYING XIs Pakistan - Omair Yousuf, Saim Ayub, Usman Khan, Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Irfan Khan, Jahandad Khan, Abbas Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, Sufiyan Muqeem. Zimbabwe - Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani, …

ZIM vs PAK 2nd T20I: Dream11 Prediction, pitch report, live streaming and all you need to know
1 month, 1 week ago

ZIM vs PAK 2nd T20I: Dream11 Prediction, pitch report, live streaming and all you need to know

India TV News  

The second T20I of the three-match series between Zimbabwe and Pakistan is scheduled to take place on December 3 at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. ZIM vs PAK 2nd T20I Pitch Report Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo has hosted 20 T20 matches so far in its history with 155 being the average first innings score. Interestingly, 236 is the …

Pakistan cruises to opening T20 win over Zimbabwe
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1 month, 1 week ago

Pakistan cruises to opening T20 win over Zimbabwe

The Hindu  

An unbeaten fifth-wicket stand of 65 by Tayyab Tahir and Irfan Khan set up Pakistan for a 57-run victory over Zimbabwe on Sunday in the first of three Twenty20 internationals. To be all out for 108 is a really tough pill to swallow.” READ: India vs Australia Prime Minister’s XI: Siraj heeds Bumrah’s advice to rediscover the joy of bowling …

Pakistan cruise to opening T20 win over Zimbabwe
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1 month, 1 week ago

Pakistan cruise to opening T20 win over Zimbabwe

Hindustan Times  

An unbeaten fifth-wicket stand of 65 by Tayyab Tahir and Irfan Khan set up Pakistan for a 57-run victory over Zimbabwe on Sunday in the first of three Twenty20 internationals. Top 15 buys at IPL 2025 Auction Share Via Copy Link Rishabh Pant ₹ 27 Cr DC LSG Total Match 111 Total Runs 3284 Highest Score 128 runs Shreyas Iyer …

ZIM vs PAK: Pakistan thump Zimbabwe in opener after Muqeem, Abrar, Tahir shine
1 month, 1 week ago

ZIM vs PAK: Pakistan thump Zimbabwe in opener after Muqeem, Abrar, Tahir shine

India Today  

Pakistan took a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series after beating Zimbabwe by 57 runs in the opening game on Sunday, December 1 at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. Zimbabwe vs Pakistan, 1st T20I Highlights Usman Khan also made 39 runs with two fours and two sixes. Pakistan complete a comprehensive 57-run win over Zimbabwe in the first …

PAK vs ZIM, 3rd ODI: Ghulam’s maiden ODI century leads Pakistan to series win over Zimbabwe
1 month, 1 week ago

PAK vs ZIM, 3rd ODI: Ghulam’s maiden ODI century leads Pakistan to series win over Zimbabwe

The Hindu  

Pakistan rode Kamran Ghulam’s maiden one-day international century to beat Zimbabwe by 99 runs and clinch the series 2-1 on Thursday. A second successive ODI series win for Rizwan followed a historic 2-1 result against Australia, Pakistan’s first in Australia since 2002. In the absence of rested fast bowlers Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah, Pakistan’s second-string pace attack did …

Ghulam’s maiden ODI century leads Pakistan to series win over Zimbabwe
1 month, 1 week ago

Ghulam’s maiden ODI century leads Pakistan to series win over Zimbabwe

Associated Press  

BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe — Pakistan rode Kamran Ghulam’s maiden one-day international century to beat Zimbabwe by 99 runs and clinch the series 2-1 on Thursday. A second successive ODI series win for Rizwan followed an historic 2-1 result against Australia, Pakistan’s first in Australia since 2002. In the absence of rested fast bowlers Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah, Pakistan’s second-string …

Ayub smashes maiden ODI hundred in Pakistan's thumping 10-wicket win over Zimbabwe
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1 month, 1 week ago

Ayub smashes maiden ODI hundred in Pakistan's thumping 10-wicket win over Zimbabwe

Hindustan Times  

BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe — Saim Ayub smashed a maiden ODI hundred off 53 balls as Pakistan romped to a 10-wicket win over Zimbabwe in the second one-day international on Tuesday. Ayub smashes maiden ODI hundred in Pakistan's thumping 10-wicket win over Zimbabwe Ayub, the left-handed opening batter, hit 17 fours and three sixes in his unbeaten 113 off 62 balls and …

ZIM vs PAK, 2nd ODI: Saim’s century helps Pakistan to comprehensive win over Zimbabwe
1 month, 1 week ago

ZIM vs PAK, 2nd ODI: Saim’s century helps Pakistan to comprehensive win over Zimbabwe

The Hindu  

Saim Ayub hammered a swashbuckling century as Pakistan made short work of a modest target to beat Zimbabwe by 10 wickets at Queens Sports Club on Tuesday and square the three-match one-day international series. Spinner Abrar Ahmed took 4-33 and Salman Ali Agha 3-26 before Saim set about the home bowling in reply to take Pakistan to a comfortable win. …

ZIM vs PAK, 2nd ODI: Saim Ayub blasts 53-ball hundred, helps Pakistan bounce back
1 month, 2 weeks ago

ZIM vs PAK, 2nd ODI: Saim Ayub blasts 53-ball hundred, helps Pakistan bounce back

India Today  

Saim Ayub smashed the joint third-fastest hundred by a Pakistani batter in ODIs as the visitors bounced back in the three-match series against Zimbabwe with a 10-wicket win on Tuesday, November 26 at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. ZIM vs PAK, 2nd ODI Highlights Ayub blasted a 53-ball century as Pakistan chased down a target of 146 with 31.4 …

ZIM vs PAK 1st ODI: Pakistan's 80-Run Defeat To Zimbabwe Triggers Memefest On Social Media
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

ZIM vs PAK 1st ODI: Pakistan's 80-Run Defeat To Zimbabwe Triggers Memefest On Social Media

ABP News  

ZIM vs PAK 1st ODI Memes: Zimbabwe thrashed Pakistan to secure an 80-run victory over the Men In Green in the rain-affected opening ODI of the three-match ZIM vs PAK ODI series on November 24 at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Pakistan’s loss to Zimbabwe triggered a memefest on social media with netizens …

Zimbabwe shock Pakistan in rain-hit first ODI at Bulawayo
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Zimbabwe shock Pakistan in rain-hit first ODI at Bulawayo

China Daily  

BULAWAYO: Sikandar Raza’s all-round show helped Zimbabwe beat Pakistan by 80 runs in a rain-shortened One-day International here at the Queens Sports Club on Sunday. Pakistan openers Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafique didn’t last long as the latter was caught behind by Tadiwanashe Marumani off pace bowler Blessing Muzarabani at the total of 11 runs. He was bowled by paceman …

Zimbabwe embarrass Mohammad Rizwan and Pakistan once again to register emphatic 80-run win in 1st ODI
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Zimbabwe embarrass Mohammad Rizwan and Pakistan once again to register emphatic 80-run win in 1st ODI

Hindustan Times  

All-rounder Sikandar Raza inspired Zimbabwe to a stunning 80-run win on the DLS method in the rain-affected first one-day international against a new-look Pakistan white-ball team on Sunday. Pakistan’s second-string new ball bowlers – debutant Aamer Jamal and Mohammad Hasnain – couldn’t make an impact on Zimbabwe's openers after the visitors had rested frontline pacers Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem …

Zimbabwe stuns new-look Pakistan in rain-affected 1st ODI
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Zimbabwe stuns new-look Pakistan in rain-affected 1st ODI

Associated Press  

BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe — All-rounder Sikandar Raza inspired Zimbabwe to a stunning 80-run win on the DLS method in the rain-affected first one-day international against a new-look Pakistan white-ball team on Sunday. Pakistan’s second-string new ball bowlers – debutant Aamer Jamal and Mohammad Hasnain – couldn’t make an impact on Zimbabwe’s openers after the visitors had rested frontline pacers Shaheen Shah …

Zimbabwe announce squad for upcoming white-ball series against Pakistan
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Zimbabwe announce squad for upcoming white-ball series against Pakistan

Hindustan Times  

Harare November 18 : Zimbabwe on Monday announced their squad for the upcoming white-ball series against Pakistan. Zimbabwe announce squad for upcoming white-ball series against Pakistan According to ICC, Craig Ervine will lead the ODI side, which also features key players Sikandar Raza and Sean Williams, joined by pace duo Blessing Muzarabani and Richard Ngarava. ODI Squad: Craig Ervine, Faraz …

Sikandar Raza to lead Zimbabwe in Pakistan T20Is, Criag Ervine captain for ODIs
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sikandar Raza to lead Zimbabwe in Pakistan T20Is, Criag Ervine captain for ODIs

India Today  

Zimbabwe have named their squads for the ODI and T20I series against Pakistan. Zimbabwe have named three uncapped players in their ODI squad, namely Trevor Gwandu, Tashinga Musekiwa and Tinotenda Maposa. The presence of seasoned players like Craig, Sikandar and Sean provides stability, while young players like Clive Madande, Brian Bennett, Dion Myers and the uncapped trio bring energy and …

Zimbabwe Breaks Records, Registers Most Sixes in T20I History
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Zimbabwe Breaks Records, Registers Most Sixes in T20I History

India Today  

Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza smashed a 33-ball 100 to help his team post the highest score of 344 in the ICC Mens T20 World Cup Sub Regional Africa Qualifier. He brought up his maiden T20I hundred in just 33 balls and also scored the joint third-highest number of 15 sixes in a T20I innings. Zimbabwe scored 344/4 in their allotted …

Zimbabwe's Sikandar Raza Breaks Rohit Sharma's Fastest T20I Century Record
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Zimbabwe's Sikandar Raza Breaks Rohit Sharma's Fastest T20I Century Record

India TV News  

Sikandar Raza breaks Rohit Sharma's fastest T20I century record in the T20 World Cup Qualifier game against Gambia. The veteran all-rounder scored 133* off just 43 balls with the help of seven fours and 15 sixes. He will be looking to remind Punjab Kings' management his worth as the IPL franchise are currently scratching their heads over the player retentions …

13 runs off 1 ball: Yashasvi Jaiswal smashes world record vs Zimbabwe; Sikandar Raza exacts revenge in same over
5 months, 3 weeks ago

13 runs off 1 ball: Yashasvi Jaiswal smashes world record vs Zimbabwe; Sikandar Raza exacts revenge in same over

Hindustan Times  

Making his presence felt in the ongoing series against hosts Zimbabwe, ICC T20 World Cup 2024 winner Yashasvi Jaiswal played a scintillating knock in the penultimate clash to set up a comfortable win over Sikandar Raza's men on Saturday. Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed a world record in the 5th T20I against Sikandar Raza's men Giving India an unbelievable start in the …

"Wicket mera hai, khaate me uske jaana chahiye": Avesh Khan's special praise for Bishnoi's remarkable catch
5 months, 4 weeks ago

"Wicket mera hai, khaate me uske jaana chahiye": Avesh Khan's special praise for Bishnoi's remarkable catch

Hindustan Times  

Harare, : India pacer Avesh Khan had special praise in store for his fellow spinner Ravi Bishnoi, whose moment of magic in the field became one of the highlights of India's win in the 3rd T20I against Zimbabwe. "Wicket mera hai, khaate me uske jaana chahiye": Avesh Khan's special praise for Bishnoi's remarkable catch In the ongoing five-match T20I series, …

'Youngsters making mistakes is acceptable. But seniors...': Sikandar Raza merciless after loss to India in 3rd T20I
5 months, 4 weeks ago

'Youngsters making mistakes is acceptable. But seniors...': Sikandar Raza merciless after loss to India in 3rd T20I

Hindustan Times  

Shubman Gill and Ruturaj Gaikwad delivered stellar performances with the bat, setting the stage for India's 23-run victory over Zimbabwe in the third T20I on Wednesday. Zimbabwe's Sikandar Raza plays a shot during the T20I against India Zimbabwe struggled to keep up with the chase, despite a valiant effort from number four batsman Dion Myers, who remained unbeaten on 65 …

ZIM vs IND: Shubman Gill hits his first T20I fifty as captain after two failures
5 months, 4 weeks ago

ZIM vs IND: Shubman Gill hits his first T20I fifty as captain after two failures

India Today  

Indian team's captain Shubman Gill notched up his second T20I fifty during the 3rd match against Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club on July 10th, Wednesday. Gill and Jaiswal notched up a fifty-run opening stand, which was the first-ever for India in T20Is since December 2023. ZIM vs IND: Live score and updates Gill's fine knock vs Zimbabwe 1⃣0⃣0⃣ up …

Suryakumar Yadav's bombastic posts on Abhishek Sharma, Rinku Singh's destructive knocks vs Zimbabwe sets internet ablaze
6 months ago

Suryakumar Yadav's bombastic posts on Abhishek Sharma, Rinku Singh's destructive knocks vs Zimbabwe sets internet ablaze

Hindustan Times  

India may have faltered in the opening game of the five-match T20I series against Zimbabwe on Saturday, which sparked concerns about whether the team could find possible replacements for recently retired Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the format. Abhishek Sharma, Rinku Singh helped India beat Zimbabwe in 2nd T20I Abhishek Sharma, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Rinku Singh, all of whom …

"World champions played like world champions": Sikandar Raza praises Team India following 2nd T20I
6 months ago

"World champions played like world champions": Sikandar Raza praises Team India following 2nd T20I

Hindustan Times  

Harare, : Following the defeat against India in the second T20I of the five-match series on Sunday, Zimbabwe skipper Sikandar Raza hailed the Men in Blue saying that the World Champions played like World Champions. "World champions played like world champions": Sikandar Raza praises Team India following 2nd T20I Abhishek Sharma's blistering century followed by disciplined bowling by Indian bowlers …

Shubman Gill takes full blame for India failing to chase 116 in shocking batting display against Zimbabwe
6 months ago

Shubman Gill takes full blame for India failing to chase 116 in shocking batting display against Zimbabwe

Hindustan Times  

Shubman Gill took full responsibility for India's shocking loss to Zimbabwe in the first T20I at the Harare Sports Club on Saturday. India's Shubman Gill catches the ball during the first T20 international cricket match against Zimbabwe Captaining India for the first time, Gill said it was his responsibility to stay there till the end and finish the match, especially …

Zimbabwe shock India by 13 runs in 1st T20I
6 months ago

Zimbabwe shock India by 13 runs in 1st T20I

The Hindu  

A new-look India, led by Shubman Gill, put up a sloppy batting display to lose to an inexperienced Zimbabwe by 13 runs in the first T20I of the five-match series in Harare on July 6. Zimbabwe skipper Sikandar Raza led from the front with his tidy 3/25 from his spin bowling, while Tendai Chatara bagged 3/16 from 3.1 overs. Wrist-spinner …

Zimbabwe stuns world champion India by 13 runs in opener of T20 series
6 months ago

Zimbabwe stuns world champion India by 13 runs in opener of T20 series

Associated Press  

HARARE, Zimbabwe — Sikandar Raza picked 3-25 as Zimbabwe beat India by 13 runs on Saturday in the opener of their five-match series. Raza led the way for his young team that bowled and fielded with great energy to stun the newly crowned T20 World Cup champion, which fielded a second-string side. Tendai Chatara picked 3-16, while Wellington Masakadza and …

Sikander Raza wants Zimbabwe to build on historic India win: The job is not done
6 months ago

Sikander Raza wants Zimbabwe to build on historic India win: The job is not done

India Today  

Zimbabwe captain Skiander Raza wants his side to go beyond their historic win against the 2024 T20 World Cup champions in the opening match of their five-match T20I series on July 6, and boast the same brilliance for the upcoming matches. Sikandar Raza and Tendai Chatara picked up 3 wickets each and Clive Madande's late blitz helped secure the win …

Sikandar Raza to lead young Zimbabwe team against India in T20I series
6 months, 1 week ago

Sikandar Raza to lead young Zimbabwe team against India in T20I series

Hindustan Times  

Experienced batter Sikandar Raza was on Monday named as captain of a young Zimbabwe team for the five-match T20I series against world champions India, which begins here from July 6. Sikandar Raza will lead Zimbabwe in the T20I series against India The African side has also named Belgium-born Antum Naqvi in the squad but his final inclusion is subject to …

Bennett's all-round show, Raza's 72 help Zimbabwe claim win over Bangladesh to avoid T20I series whitewash
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Bennett's all-round show, Raza's 72 help Zimbabwe claim win over Bangladesh to avoid T20I series whitewash

Hindustan Times  

Dhaka, : Brian Bennett's all-round performance and Sikandar Raza's unbeaten 72 secured a consolation eight wickets victory for Zimbabwe in the fifth and final T20I of the series against Bangladesh here at the Shere Bangla National Stadium on Sunday. Bennett's all-round show, Raza's 72 help Zimbabwe claim win over Bangladesh to avoid T20I series whitewash The visitors won by eight …

BAN vs ZIM, 5th T20I: Zimbabwe wins final match to avoid series sweep against Bangladesh
7 months, 4 weeks ago

BAN vs ZIM, 5th T20I: Zimbabwe wins final match to avoid series sweep against Bangladesh

The Hindu  

Zimbabwe avoided a series clean sweep by beating Bangladesh by eight wickets in the fifth and final T20 match on Sunday. After being put in to bat, Bangladesh made 157-6 but Brian Bennett’s 70 off 49 balls, with five fours and as many sixes, set the platform for Zimbabwe’s victory with nine balls to spare. Unlike the past four matches, …

Zimbabwe wins final T20 by eight wickets to avoid series sweep against Bangladesh
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Zimbabwe wins final T20 by eight wickets to avoid series sweep against Bangladesh

Associated Press  

DHAKA, Bangladesh — Zimbabwe avoided a series clean sweep by beating Bangladesh by eight wickets in the fifth and final Twenty20 match on Sunday. After being put in to bat, Bangladesh made 157-6 but Brian Bennett’s 70 off 49 balls, with five fours and as many sixes, set the platform for Zimbabwe’s victory with nine balls to spare. Raza, who …

Sikandar Raza: The Pakistan-born cricketer who rules Zimbabwean hearts
10 months ago

Sikandar Raza: The Pakistan-born cricketer who rules Zimbabwean hearts

Al Jazeera  

A delayed plunge into the game has not curbed Raza’s enthusiasm to be one of the greatest ever cricketers from Zimbabwe, his adopted homeland. The nickname for Dynamos FC’s former captain Murape Murape is replaced by “Raza” when the special rendition reverberates around cricket stadiums in Harare or Bulawayo. We used to enjoy our street cricket with taped tennis ball …

Sikandar Raza leaves everyone speechless when 6 was needed off 1 ball, Dubai Capitals beat Desert Vipers in ILT20
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Sikandar Raza leaves everyone speechless when 6 was needed off 1 ball, Dubai Capitals beat Desert Vipers in ILT20

Hindustan Times  

A last-ball six by Sikandar Raza and his fighting unbeaten 60 off 45 balls with five boundaries and two sixes lifted Dubai Capitals to a nail-biting five-wicket win over Desert Vipers in the 27th match of the ILT20 season 2 at the Dubai International Stadium. Raza orchestrated his team’s victory through a 79-run partnership in 54 balls for the fourth …

Sikandar Raza in possession of T20I milestone far from Virat Kohli and Babar Azam's reach
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Sikandar Raza in possession of T20I milestone far from Virat Kohli and Babar Azam's reach

India TV News  

Consistency is a massive word associated with players in cricket but shorter the format the least you can expect it. The man became the only player in men's cricket to score five consecutive fifty-plus scores in T20Is in the first T20I against Sri Lanka. Yes, the Chevrons captain has now picked up at least two wickets and scored 50+ runs …

Hard-fought win in series opener against Zimbabwe ushers Sri Lanka's T20I era under Wanindu Hasaranga
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Hard-fought win in series opener against Zimbabwe ushers Sri Lanka's T20I era under Wanindu Hasaranga

India TV News  

Wanindu Hasaranga scripted a winning start to his captaincy era on Sunday as Sri Lanka pipped Zimbabwe by three wickets in the T20I series opener at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo by three wickets. The toss fell in favour of the Sri Lankan skipper Hasaranga and he had no hesitation in asking the tourists to put a score on …

Sikandar Raza within touching distance of Virat Kohli's all-time T20I record
1 year, 1 month ago

Sikandar Raza within touching distance of Virat Kohli's all-time T20I record

India TV News  

Zimbabwe skipper Sikandar Raza yet again played a massive role in helping his side win the first T20I against Ireland. Mohammad Nabi has also won as many awards in his T20I career so far with India's Virat Kohli winning the most, 15, player of the match awards so far. With Zimbabwe set to play two more T20Is against Ireland in …

Zimbabwe clinch nerve-racking last-ball thriller to secure T20I series opener against Ireland
1 year, 1 month ago

Zimbabwe clinch nerve-racking last-ball thriller to secure T20I series opener against Ireland

India TV News  

Zimbabwe clinched an edge-of-the-seat last-ball thriller against Ireland following the all-round brilliance of skipper Sikandar Raza to claim the first T20I of the three-match series at the Harare Sports Club on Thursday, December 7. Pacers Blessing Muzarabani and Richard Ngarava claimed two wickets apiece to ensure the visitors were kept under check throughout their innings. The 37-year-old batting allrounder picked …

Sikandar Raza scripts historic, also equals Virat Kohli's 2023 record as Zimbabwe win in World Cup qualifiers
1 year, 1 month ago

Sikandar Raza scripts historic, also equals Virat Kohli's 2023 record as Zimbabwe win in World Cup qualifiers

Hindustan Times  

Namibia and Zimbabwe secured crucial victories against Kenya and Rwanda respectively on Monday in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Region Qualifier. Sikandar Raza A disciplined Namibia bowling line-up made Kenya toil hard in the early overs. After suffering a shocking defeat to Uganda, Zimbabwe's aspirations to qualify for the T20 World Cup were challenged, but they produced a …

Sikandar Raza registers hat-trick in T20 World Cup qualifier; equals Virat Kohli's POTM record in 2023
1 year, 1 month ago

Sikandar Raza registers hat-trick in T20 World Cup qualifier; equals Virat Kohli's POTM record in 2023

India TV News  

Sikandar Raza recorded a sensational hat-trick to help Zimbabwe beat Rwanda in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Region Qualifier 2023 on Sunday, November 27. After shocking defeats against Namibia and Uganda, Zimbabwe were seeking a much-needed win to keep their T20 World Cup 2024 qualification hopes alive. Raza equalled legendary Indian batter Virat Kohli's record of six POTM …

'Next he will say technology helps Jadeja, Kuldeep…': Shastri lashes out at Raza for allegations on India's WC campaign
1 year, 1 month ago

'Next he will say technology helps Jadeja, Kuldeep…': Shastri lashes out at Raza for allegations on India's WC campaign

Hindustan Times  

During the ongoing 2023 Cricket World Cup, controversy arose when former Pakistan player Hasan Raza made some bombshell allegations against Team India. Raza's staggering allegations came after Rohit Sharma and Co. defeated Sri Lanka by 302 runs in Mumbai. Indian pacers Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj were in fiery form, with the former taking a fifer, and also becoming his …

ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2023: Sikandar Raza's all-round contribution helps Zimbabwe stun West Indies
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ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2023: Sikandar Raza's all-round contribution helps Zimbabwe stun West Indies

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Sikandar dished out a 58-ball 68 besides grabbing two wickets as Zimbabwe defeated West Indies by 35 runs to collect their third win in a row in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2023. Zimbabwe registered one of its most remarkable victories in recent memory on Saturday, defeating West Indies by 35 runs in Harare to maintain its unbeaten …

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