T20 World Cup 2026: Zimbabwe stun Sri Lanka to continue dream run, enter Super 8s as group toppers

Zimbabwe claimed another giant-killing win by defeating co-hosts Sri Lanka by six wickets to remain undefeated in the T20 World Cup 2026 and entered the Super 8s as Group B toppers.

New Delhi: Zimbabwe stunned Sri Lanka to register one of the most famous wins in their history and entered the T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight stage as the table toppers from Group B. The African nation, which defeated Australia earlier in the tournament, claimed another giant-killing win to remain undefeated in the tournament and send a big warning to its rivals in the Super 8s.

The Sikander Raza-led side clinched the landmark win after completing their second-highest successful chase in T20Is. Chasing a tough target of 179, Zimbabwe rode on Brian Bennett’s unbeaten half-century and a fiery cameo from skipper Raza to cross the line with three balls and six wickets to spare.

Clinical performance! We finish the group stages unbeaten! 🥳 Match Details 👉 https://t.co/ZtrHAXewii#SLvZIM #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/j25Ic5iHzI — Zimbabwe Cricket (@ZimCricketv) February 19, 2026

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