Brian Bennett has been in sensational form for zimbabwe In t20 world cup 2026Emerging as the backbone of his historic campaign. The 22-year-old opening batsman has displayed steadfast patience that has left seasoned veterans astonished. He has left behind giants like now Virat Kohli And jos buttler To achieve a huge milestone in the history of the tournament.
Zimbabwe’s Brian Bennett leaves Virat Kohli and Jos Buttler behind with record-breaking feat
Bennett has officially set a new world record for most runs scored in consecutive not-out innings in T20 World Cup history, reaching 175 runs without being out. He overtook Buttler’s 172 runs (2021) and Kohli’s 171 runs (2014-16) after playing a match-winning inning of 63 runs in 48 balls against India. Sri Lanka On 19th February.
Bennett’s journey in the tournament has been a masterclass in risk management; He started with consecutive runs of 48* omanAfter this he scored a brilliant 64* runs in the shock upset over. Australia And finished it with an unbeaten half-century against the co-hosts. Remarkably, Bennett has achieved the feat without hitting a single six in the tournament so far, relying on 24 boundaries and an elite strike rotation. This ‘unbeatable’ run has not only rewritten the record books but also established him as the gold standard of consistency in the shortest format.
Sikandar Raza’s Zimbabwe: The final ‘surprise package’ of T20 World Cup 2026
Zimbabwe has been the biggest ‘surprise package’ t20 world cup 2026Entered the Super 8s as undefeated leaders of Group B under the fearless leadership of Sikandar RazaChevron has pulled off two of the biggest upsets in the history of the tournament by defeating legendary teams like Australia and Sri Lanka.
Their win over the Lankans in Colombo was particularly impressive, as they successfully chased down a challenging target of 179 with three balls to spare. The team’s success is based on the perfect blend of youthful energy of Bennett and Tadivanashe MarumaniCombined with Raza and Ki clutch finishing Ryan Burl. Zimbabwe have sent a warning to the rest of the world by finishing top of the three Test playing nations with 7 points (three wins and one washout). As they move into the next round, this resurgent African side is no longer just a participant, they are genuine contenders for a semi-final spot.
