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Sikandar Raza 15 Runs From Historic 3000 T20I Runs Milestone

Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza stands on the brink of history, needing just 15 runs to become the first player from his country to score 3000 runs in T20 Internationals. The milestone could be reached during Zimbabwe's critical Super Eight match against defending champions India. Both teams are under immense pressure after losing their opening Super Eight games, making the clash a virtual must-win for their semi-final hopes. Zimbabwe all-rounder Ryan Burl emphasized the high stakes, noting the rarity and excitement of facing India in a World Cup.

Key Points: Sikandar Raza Nears 3000 T20I Runs Milestone vs India

  • Raza needs 15 runs for 3000 T20I runs
  • He would be first Zimbabwean to achieve this
  • Zimbabwe faces India in a must-win Super Eight match
  • Both teams lost their opening Super Eight fixtures
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Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza 15 runs away from reaching landmark of 3000 runs in T20Is

Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza is 15 runs away from becoming the first Zimbabwean to score 3000 T20I runs ahead of a crucial World Cup clash with India.

"It is a must-win match for us; it's also a must-win game for India. - Ryan Burl"

Chennai, February 25

Veteran all-rounder Sikandar Raza is just 15 runs away from becoming the first Zimbabwe cricketer to reach the landmark of 3000 runs in T20I cricket.

The Zimbabwe captain will eye this historic milestone during the must-win clash against the defending champions India at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Thursday.

Currently, the all-rounder has smashed 2985 runs in 131 matches and 126 innings. Raza has an average of 26.18 and has hammered 16 half-centuries and one century in the shortest format.

Overall, Raza could become the 14th cricketer to score 3000 or more runs in T20I cricket after Babar Azam, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jos Buttler, Paul Stirling, Martin Guptill, Mohammad Rizwan, Muhammad Waseem, David Warner, Suryakumar Yadav, Virandeep Singh, Aaron Finch and Quinton de Kock.

Meanwhile, Zimbabwe all-rounder Ryan Burl acknowledged the high stakes involved as his side gears up for a crucial Super Eight clash against the defending champions India in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup on Thursday.

Zimbabwe suffered a thrashing loss in their opening Super Eight fixture against the West Indies. Zimbabwe lost the one-sided fixture at the Wankhede by 107 while chasing a monstrous target of 255.

With both teams fighting to keep their semi-final hopes alive, Burl admitted that the contest carries immense significance for Zimbabwe as well as India.

India, too, is under pressure after the defending champions suffered a humiliating 76-run loss in the Super Eight phase opener, which has put the defending champions in a tricky phase.

"It is a must-win match for us; it's also a must-win game for India. There's obviously a lot at stake here, being a World Cup game, and if we are to progress to the semi-finals, we both want to look at winning tomorrow's game. So I think we are both excited. Obviously, we don't get to play India a lot, so it's something that we really have been looking forward to, and we will grab the opportunity with both hands," Burl said during the pre-match press conference.

- ANI

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Shreya B
Respect to Sikandar Raza. He's a true fighter. Zimbabwe may not win many matches, but players like him give them heart. India should not take them lightly, especially after our loss. The team needs to bounce back strong.
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Rahul R
Chepauk is a tough ground for chasing. If India bats first, they need to put up a big total. Raza is dangerous, but our bowlers like Bumrah and Kuldeep should handle him. Focus should be on winning, not his milestone.
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Priyanka N
Honestly, the Indian team's performance in the first Super Eight match was disappointing. The batting collapsed. We need Virat and Rohit to fire. Let's hope the pressure brings out the best in them. As for Raza, best of luck to him after the match!
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Aman W
It's great for cricket when players from smaller nations achieve these feats. Shows the global growth of the game. But yaar, India absolutely must win this. No more slip-ups if we want to defend the title.
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Kriti O
Raza getting his 3000 runs against India at Chepauk would be a memorable moment for him. But I have faith in our Men in Blue! The team has the experience to handle these high-pressure games. Come on India! 💙

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