| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka | 62 | 41 | 8 | 0 | 151.22 |
| Pavan Rathnayake | 44 | 25 | 3 | 2 | 176 |
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graeme Cremer | 4 | 27 | 2 | 6.8 |
| Blessing Muzarabani | 4 | 38 | 2 | 9.5 |
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Bennett | 63 | 48 | 8 | 0 | 131.25 |
| Sikandar Raza | 45 | 26 | 2 | 4 | 173.08 |
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dushan Hemantha | 4 | 36 | 2 | 9 |
| Dunith Wellalage | 4 | 27 | 1 | 6.8 |
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka | c Tony Munyonga b Graeme Cremer | 62 | 41 | 8 | 0 | 151.22 |
| Kusal Perera | c Graeme Cremer b Blessing Muzarabani | 22 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 157.14 |
| Kusal Mendis | st Tadiwanashe Marumani b Ryan Burl | 14 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 70 |
| Pavan Rathnayake | c Graeme Cremer b Brad Evans | 44 | 25 | 3 | 2 | 176 |
| Kamindu Mendis | c and b Graeme Cremer | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 140 |
| Dasun Shanaka | c Tashinga Musekiwa b Blessing Muzarabani | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 85.71 |
| Dunith Wellalage | not out | 15 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 187.5 |
| Dushan Hemantha | c Ryan Burl b Brad Evans | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | not out | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | No Balls | Wide Balls | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sikandar Raza | 4 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 |
| Blessing Muzarabani | 4 | 0 | 38 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9.5 |
| Wellington Masakadza | 3 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.7 |
| Brad Evans | 3 | 0 | 35 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11.7 |
| Graeme Cremer | 4 | 0 | 27 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6.8 |
| Ryan Burl | 2 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 |
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Bennett | not out | 63 | 48 | 8 | 0 | 131.25 |
| Tadiwanashe Marumani | c and b Dunith Wellalage | 34 | 26 | 5 | 1 | 130.77 |
| Ryan Burl | c Kusal Perera b Dasun Shanaka | 23 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 191.67 |
| Sikandar Raza | c Dasun Shanaka b Dushan Hemantha | 45 | 26 | 2 | 4 | 173.08 |
| Tashinga Musekiwa | c Dasun Shanaka b Dushan Hemantha | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Tony Munyonga | not out | 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 266.67 |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | No Balls | Wide Balls | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dilshan Madushanka | 3 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.7 |
| Pramod Madushan | 2 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11.5 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 3.3 | 0 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.4 |
| Dasun Shanaka | 3 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8.7 |
| Dushan Hemantha | 4 | 0 | 36 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| Dunith Wellalage | 4 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.8 |
Date: February 19, 2026
Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Zimbabwe emerged victorious by 6 wickets against Sri Lanka in a thrilling T20 encounter. Brian Bennett's unbeaten 63 and Sikandar Raza's explosive 45 were pivotal in chasing down the target. Pathum Nissanka top-scored for Sri Lanka with a solid 62. Graeme Cremer excelled with both ball and in the field for Zimbabwe.
Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bat first. Pathum Nissanka anchored the innings with a composed 62 off 41 balls, supported by Pavan Rathnayake's brisk 44 off 25 deliveries. The duo set a solid foundation, but Zimbabwean bowlers kept chipping away at the wickets. Graeme Cremer was instrumental, picking up 2 wickets for 27 runs and taking three crucial catches. Blessing Muzarabani also took two key wickets, ensuring Sri Lanka was restricted to 178/7 in their allotted overs.
In response, Zimbabwe got off to a steady start with Tadiwanashe Marumani contributing a quickfire 34. Brian Bennett stood firm with an unbeaten 63 from 48 balls, guiding the chase with calmness and precision. The turning point came with Sikandar Raza's aggressive innings of 45 off just 26 balls, which included four towering sixes that shifted the momentum in Zimbabwe's favor.
Dushan Hemantha managed to claim two wickets for Sri Lanka, but it wasn't enough to halt Zimbabwe's charge. The match concluded in the penultimate over as Tony Munyonga hit a six to seal a memorable win for Zimbabwe.
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The match was marked by strategic bowling changes and sharp fielding from both sides. Zimbabwe's victory was a testament to their balanced team performance and tactical acumen on the field.
