Sikandar Raza breaks Rohit Sharma’s record in ICC tournament

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T20 World Cup 2026: Sikandar Raza’s historic performance

New Delhi. zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza Has won a new title with his brilliant performance in the T20 World Cup 2026. Under his leadership Zimbabwe Sri Lanka Not only achieved a thrilling victory in the important match played against India, but also created a world record. Raza now in any tournament of International Cricket Council (ICC) player of the match Has become the oldest captain to win (POTM).

match details

Sri Lanka set a challenging target of 179 runs for Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe accomplished this in 19.3 overs losing only four wickets, thus winning by six wickets with six wickets in hand. Captain Raza scored unbeaten 45 runs in 26 balls in this match, which included 2 fours and 4 sixes. His performance came with a strike rate of 173.08, which reflected his emergency play even under pressure. For this wonderful innings he player of the match Got the award.

Sikandar Raza’s new record

By achieving this feat at the age of 39 years and 301 days, Raza entered history as the greatest captain of the present time. Earlier, this record Rohit Sharma who won the award in the final of the 2025 Champions Trophy at the age of 37 years and 331 days.

Contribution to Zimbabwe’s innings

Zimbabwe batted well from the start of the match, scoring 55 runs in the powerplay without losing any wicket. opener Brian Bennett Scored 63 runs in 48 balls, while Toddy Marumani Contributed 34 runs in 26 balls. The 69-run partnership between them provided a solid base for Zimbabwe. Riya Burl also played an important role for the team by contributing 23 runs in 12 balls.

turning point of the game

Although Zimbabwe lost a few wickets, Raza and Bennett took charge of the situation and led the team to victory. Raza hit two consecutive sixes against Madhushanka, which changed the course of the match. In the next over, he increased the pressure on Sri Lanka by hitting a six and a four off Mahish Teekshana. In the last over, when eight runs were needed, Tony Munyonga He ensured victory by hitting a six.

Zimbabwe’s position in Group B

With this win, Zimbabwe reached the Super Eights after remaining undefeated in Group B. Earlier, he Australia But by winning, it was a big upset. Zimbabwe’s performance in this tournament is full of new energy and enthusiasm, and Sikandar Raza Captaincy has proved that age is just a number in sports, whereas passion and performance create real identity.