Zimbabwe shock Sri Lanka to upset the T20 World Cup odds again

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Kevin HandFebruary 19, 2026 at 04:19 PM

Zimbabwe shock Sri Lanka to upset the T20 World Cup odds again

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Zimbabwe defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets at the T20 World Cup, handing the tournament co-host a first loss in their campaign. The match took place on February 19, 2026, at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Zimbabwe chased down a target of 179 with three balls to spare, thanks to unbeaten scores from opener Brian Bennett and captain Sikandar Raza. Bennett scored 63, while Raza made 45, including four sixes and two boundaries. The win marked Zimbabwe's third victory in their group stage campaign, securing their spot in the Super Eight alongside Sri Lanka. With this result, Zimbabwe topped Group B, while Sri Lanka qualified for the Super Eight with Australia eliminated.

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Pathum Nissanka 30% Graeme Cremer 30% Brad Evans 30% Blessing Muzarabani 30% Australia ×240% Colombo ×240% Brian Bennett ×360% Sikandar Raza ×260% T20 World Cup ×370% Sri Lanka ×780% Zimbabwe ×790%

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