In a dominating performance, the Zimbabwe Cricket Team set a new world record for the highest total in a T20 International match. Led by Sikandar Raza's unbeaten 133 from just 43 balls, Zimbabwe's score of 344/4 left Gambia trailing behind by a massive margin of 290 runs. Raza's stunning display also saw him break Rohit Sharma's record for the fastest T20I century by a player from a Test-playing nation. The lopsided match ended with Zimbabwe bundling out Gambia for just 54 runs, with only one player managing to score in double figures.
Zimbabwe's Record-Breaking T20I Victory over Gambia
In a remarkable display of batting prowess, the Zimbabwe Cricket Team etched their name in the history books by setting a new world record for the highest total in a T20 International match against Gambia.
The Match
On February 20, 2023, at the Harare Sports Club, Zimbabwe faced off against Gambia in a T20I encounter. Batting first, Zimbabwe unleashed a devastating onslaught that left their opponents stunned.
Sikandar Raza, the Zimbabwean captain, played an innings for the ages, smashing an unbeaten 133 from just 43 balls. Raza's blistering knock included 12 sixes and 10 fours, propelling Zimbabwe to an astonishing total of 344/4.
In response, Gambia was outclassed in every aspect of the game. They were bundled out for a paltry 54 runs, with only Muhammad Waseem scoring in double figures (15 runs). Zimbabwe's bowlers ripped through Gambia's batting lineup, with Blessing Muzarabani taking 4 wickets and Luke Jongwe claiming 3.
Record-Setting Performance
Zimbabwe's total of 344/4 eclipsed the previous record of 331/5 set by Afghanistan against Ireland in 2019. It is the first time a team has ever scored more than 340 runs in a T20I match.
Raza's century not only helped Zimbabwe achieve this remarkable feat but also broke Rohit Sharma's record for the fastest T20I century by a player from a Test-playing nation. Sharma had reached the milestone in 35 balls for India in 2018.
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