Patiala, 24 October (Sports Desk)
Zimbabwe shattered the world record for the highest T20I total, scoring 344/4 against Gambia in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub Regional Qualifier B.
Sikandar Raza’s Stellar Innings: Sikandar Raza’s unbeaten 133 runs off 43 balls, including 15 sixes, powered Zimbabwe to this historic feat. His century came off just 33 balls, making it the joint-second fastest in men’s T20Is.
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Record-Breaking Partnership: Raza’s partnership with Craig Ervine (82* off 40 balls) contributed significantly to the record-breaking total. Zimbabwe’s 27 sixes in the innings surpassed the previous record of 26 sixes held by Nepal.
Highest T20I Totals:
- Zimbabwe – 344/4 (vs. Gambia, 2024)
- Nepal – 314/3 (vs. Mongolia, 2023)
- India – 297/6 (vs. Bangladesh, 2024)
Zimbabwe’s Dominance: Zimbabwe’s victory over Gambia showcased their strength and determination. Raza’s exceptional performance and the team’s collective batting effort set a new benchmark in T20 cricket.
