Colombo, February 19: Zimbabwe managed to produce another major surprise in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 by defeated the co-hosts Sri Lanka by six wickets at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Thursday. The result stunned fans and experts alike. Zimbabwe pulled off a stunner in the last over as they required 8 runs in the last six balls.
Munyonga hit the first ball for a six, taking the required run down to two off the remaining 5 balls in the over. The team played with calm and composure and managed to pull off a magnificent victory.
Chasing a target of 178, Zimbabwe displayed confidence and control as they delivered a composed performance with both bat and ball.
Zimbabwe opener Brian Bennett scored half-century to take their side home. He scored 68 runs off just 48 balls with 8 fours. Captain Sikandar Raza also played an important innings, scoring 45 runs in the crucial part of the game.
Sri Lankan opener Pathum Nissanka scored 62 runs off 41 balls, helping their side to post a competitive target of 178 runs, which Zimbabwe chased down in the last over of the game.
Earlier, Zimbabwe defeated Australia after which the Australian Cricket Team was knocked out of the tournament.
Zimbabwe entered the tournament as an underdog, however, it has managed to surprise major cricketing nations with their performance in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
Zimbabwe is entering the Super 8 stage with a clear message that they are here on a mission. Every team must now take them seriously as the tournament ahead will get even more competitive.
Zimbabwe has proved that it can take on any opponent by surprise in the shorter format of the game.
