In an incredible display of batting power, Zimbabwe amassed 344 runs in just 20 overs against Gambia, setting a new record for the highest total in T20 cricket history. And they accomplished this at the expense of Gambia in the Nairobi-hosted ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Sub-Regional Africa Qualifier. Sikandar Raza, a Zimbabwean cricketer of Pakistani descent, was undoubtedly the innings’ hero after scoring an incredible 133 runs off just 43 balls.
With a staggering 15 sixes and 7 fours in his blazing innings, he simply bowled the opponents to their knees. Raza’s outstanding performance not only cemented his name in history but also put Zimbabwe’s in an unbeatable position. Enhancing the innings with fireworks,
Zimbabwe broke the previous record for the most sixes hit in a single T20 innings, hitting 27 sixes during the game. At the 2023 Asian Games, Nepal set the previous team record with a remarkable 314 versus Mongolia. Fans were in for what may have been one of the greatest Twenty20 matches ever, but that was all for Zimbabwe’s incredible effort.
This was a fantastic record-breaking achievement as Zimbabwe’s demonstrated their increasing ability to play international cricket and their will to establish themselves in international competitions. The team’s collective effort, supported by Raza’s valiant actions, will go down in history as one of the greatest T20 cricket performances.
As Zimbabwe’s continues in the tournament, fans will want to see if they can maintain this exceptional form of theirs and take home that coveted ICC T20 World Cup.
