t20 world cup 2026 [WATCH]: Wasim Ali caught unaware by Sikandar Raza’s powerful blow in ZIM vs OMA clash

In a crucial Group B match at the SSC in Colombo, Zimbabwe’s bowling unit dismantled Oman’s batting line-up and took complete control of the eighth match. ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. After electing to field first on a surface that aided both pace and spin, Chevron restricted Oman to just 103 runs in 19.5 overs. While the fast bowlers did the early damage, the moment of the match belonged to the experienced talisman, Sikandar Raza.

Sikandar Raza beautifully beats Wasim Ali in T20 World Cup 2026

The highlight of the first innings was undoubtedly his dismissal Wasim AliA wicket that symbolized the difference in experience between the two sides. Zimbabwe captain Raza, who came into the attack in the 7th over, needed only six balls to make his mark. On the last ball of the over, Raza bowled a classic arm ball which went in with the wind.

Ali, looking to steady a collapsing ship, led with the open bat, playing for the turn. However, the ball drifted beautifully in flight and went straight off the pitch. Beaten for pace and trajectory, the ball hit the gap between bat and pad, skirting the woodwork and sending the off-stump into the walk. Ali was out after scoring 3 runs in 8 balls and stood there staring at the pitch in disbelief. The dismissal left Oman at 27/5, effectively ending any hopes of a competitive total.

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Zimbabwe bowled out Oman on a low score in the first innings

Oman’s innings never found its rhythm, mainly due to the consistent early starts. blessings to muzarabani And Richard Ngarawa. The powerplay affair was a nightmare for the country as they could only score 23 runs, losing four crucial wickets. Muzarabani gave initial shocks while bowling Jatinder Singh (5) In the second over, while Ngarava removed Hammad Mirza Out on zero after just five balls.

By the time the drinks break reached the 6-over mark, Oman were gasping at 24/4. A brief, serious partnership between Sufyan Mahmood (25) And Vinayak Shukla (28) A ray of hope appeared when the score crossed 50 runs in the 12th over. However, the regeneration of the Pace battery proved too high.

Thanks to late boundaries, Oman managed to creep up to three points, reaching 103. Shah FaisalBut the innings ended with disappointment Nadeem Khan It fell to Evans with one ball remaining. Zimbabwe’s disciplined performance, conceding only 7 runs to spare, leaves them as favorites to chase the target of 104 and consolidate their position in Group B.

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