Within the ongoing inaugural T20I of the three-match sequence between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe at R. Premadasa Stadium on Sunday (January 14), Zimbabwe, having received the toss, selected to set a goal for the house workforce.
Sikandar Raza’s essential knock for Zimbabwe
The innings commenced with Tinashe Kamunhukamwe offering a brisk begin, setting a optimistic tone. Nonetheless, the early dismissals of Craig Ervine and Sean Williams added stress to the guests. Within the face of this problem, Sikandar Raza emerged because the lynchpin for Zimbabwe, crafting a masterful innings of 62 runs off 42 balls. His aggressive but calculated strategy not solely anchored the innings but in addition propelled the workforce to a decent 143/5 of their allotted 20 overs.
Because the Zimbabwean innings progressed, the supporting solid of Ryan Burl, Brian Bennett and Luke Jongwe performed their roles, contributing to the workforce’s complete. However, it was Raza’s means to seek out boundaries and assemble essential partnerships that stood out. His innings featured 5 fours and two sixes, showcasing a mix of aggression and finesse. Regardless of dealing with challenges from Sri Lankan bowlers, together with the likes of Wanindu Hasaranga and Dushmantha Chameera, Raza’s resilience led Zimbabwe to a aggressive rating.
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Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranaga nice bowling for Sri Lanka
On the bowling entrance, Sri Lanka’s Maheesh Theekshana emerged because the standout performer, grabbing two wickets whereas sustaining a cost-effective spell. Hasaranga additionally made vital contributions, choosing up two essential wickets. The Sri Lankan bowlers, nonetheless, encountered resistance from Raza, who held the Zimbabwean innings collectively. Though Sri Lanka managed to include the run price, Raza’s impactful innings added a layer of competitiveness to the sport.
Right here’s how Twitter reacted:
Zim cricket followers will cry actual tears when Raza decides to retire from worldwide cricket
— Risus 🌷 (@jossychiedza) January 14, 2024
Sikandar Raza 62(42), how unlucky that for all these efforts his aspect doesn’t get to play the ODI and T20 WC each when he has been really distinctive.
— TH62DW31 (@travisheadera) January 14, 2024
Sikandar Raza final 6 t20is:
48(39)
58(36)
65(37)
82(48)
65(42)
62(42)The extent of consistency by this man🔥#INDvAFG #INDvsAFG #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/fX4C1czohV
— TCTV Cricket (@tctv1offl) January 14, 2024
Sikandar Raza 🔥 essential half century, that.
— Dave Hulley 🇿🇼 (@dravi_drummer) January 14, 2024
Sikandar Raza half-ton! Properly performed skipper
— Ollie 🙂 (@lizweC) January 14, 2024
Raza is the beast
— Curiosity (@Ramzz_shankoo) January 14, 2024
Sikander Raza In T20Is >>>>> 😎🔥
— 𝐘𝐀𝐒𝐇 ²⁵¹⁴ ꨄ︎ || ꜱᴀᴅʜɪᴋᴀ’ꜱ ʙ’ᴅᴀʏ || (@Inrovert_ankii6) January 14, 2024
50 up for Raza. What a participant.
— TeamLH44 (@Ndi_Sandra) January 14, 2024
A combating fifty from the skipper @SRazaB24 👊#SLvZIM pic.twitter.com/76htAXjqFo
— Zimbabwe Cricket (@ZimCricketv) January 14, 2024
Raza is s class act a whole bundle
— Khalid Shabir Malik (@MalikKhalid214) January 14, 2024
Actually poor from Sri Lanka’s tempo bowlers.
They gave away 81 runs in 8 overs.
That too towards Zimbabwe on a pitch that had one thing for them.#SLvZIM— S (@Sakun_SD) January 14, 2024
143 is a good complete to defend. Good factor we now have Richard Ngarava on our workforce#SLvZIM
— Lionel (@itslionish) January 14, 2024
Chameera & Nuwan must be extra involved about their line and lengths. #SLvZIM
— Prabath🇱🇰 (@Prabathkv96) January 14, 2024