Zimbabwe completed high of Group B on the T20 World Cup after gorgeous England’s subsequent opponents Sri Lanka in a six-wicket victory in Colombo.
Either side have been already assured their place within the Tremendous 8s however Zimbabwe, who didn’t qualify for the final T20 World Cup in 2024, progress unbeaten after finishing a nice chase of 179 with three balls to spare.
Opener Brian Bennett, who’s but to be dismissed within the event, adopted his rating of 64 not out within the well-known win over Australia final week with an unbeaten 63 to steer dwelling the chase.
He shared a gap stand of 69 with Tadiwanashe Marumani and, after Marumani fell for 34 and Ryan Burl 23, performed the anchor function as captain Sikander Raza struck 45 from simply 26 balls.
Raza and Tashinga Musekiwa fell within the penultimate over however, with eight runs wanted from the final, Tony Munyonga emerged and hit a six earlier than Bennett drove the successful runs by means of the covers.
Co-hosts Sri Lanka, who play England in either side’ Tremendous 8s opener in Pallekele on Sunday, dropped catches and leaked boundaries with misfields.
They have been with out injured bowler Matheesha Pathirana and fellow seamer Dushmantha Chameera, who was resting.
Pathum Nissanka, who additionally scored a nice century in Sri Lanka’s win over Australia, continued his type with 62 from 44 balls in his aspect’s 178-7.
Zimbabwe progress right into a Tremendous 8s group with co-hosts India, South Africa and West Indies.
Their first match is on Monday in Mumbai towards the Windies, who beat Italy earlier on Thursday to proceed their unbeaten file.
