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Sikandar Raza's 73 Lifts Zimbabwe to 153/7 vs South Africa in T20 WC

Zimbabwe managed to post 153 for 7 against South Africa in their final Super 8 match of the T20 World Cup. Captain Sikandar Raza anchored the innings with a brilliant 73 off 43 balls, providing the main resistance. The innings was plagued by regular wickets, with South African bowlers Kwena Maphaka, Anrich Nortje, and Corbin Bosch making early inroads. A late cameo of 26 not out from Clive Madande helped Zimbabwe reach a somewhat competitive total.

Key Points: Zimbabwe 153/7 vs SA: Sikandar Raza 73 in T20 World Cup Super 8

  • Raza's lone fight with 73
  • Early wickets by SA pacers
  • Madande's late 26* boost
  • Zimbabwe slump to 88/5
  • South Africa's bowlers share spoils
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Zimbabwe scores 153/7 in Super 8 against South Africa despite Sikandar Raza's 73

Zimbabwe posts 153/7 vs South Africa in T20 WC Super 8. Captain Sikandar Raza scores 73, Clive Madande adds 26*. SA bowlers share wickets.

Zimbabwe scores 153/7 in Super 8 against South Africa despite Sikandar Raza's 73
"Raza played a fantastic knock of 73 off 43 balls, with eight fours and two sixes. - Match Report"

New Delhi, March 1

Zimbabwe struggled to post a competitive total while batting first against South Africa in their final Super 8 fixture in the ongoing T20 World Cup.

Early breakthroughs by South African pacers, including Kwena Maphaka and Anrich Nortje, kept the Zimbabwean batters on the back foot, with skipper Sikandar Raza providing the lone resistance with a fluent 73-run knock.

Batting first, Zimbabwe lost their opener, Tadiwanashe Marumani, during the second over of the first innings. South Africa speedster Kwena Maphaka clean bowled Zimbabwe opener for just seven runs.

During the third ball of the fifth over, right-arm pacer Anrich Nortje removed Brian Bennett for 15 off 13 balls, with two boundaries. After the end of the power play, Zimbabwe reached 45/2.

During the ninth over, George Linde then dismissed Dion Myers for 11 off 16 balls, with one four. After the end of the 10th over, Zimbabwe scored 80/3, reaching a good position.

In the very next over, speedster Lungi Ngidi struck and got the wicket of Ryan Burl. The Zimbabwe batter departed after scoring just five runs.

Right-arm pacer Corbin Bosch then removed Tony Munyonga for just two runs as Zimbabwe slumped to 88/5 after the end of the 12th over.

Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza scored his first of the ongoing tournament in 29 deliveries. Raza reached the milestone during the 13th over.

After the end of the 15th over, Zimbabwe made 110/5.

During the third ball of the 17th over, Kwena Maphaka got the key wicket of Raza. The Zimbabwe captain played a fantastic knock of 73 off 43 balls, with eight fours and two sixes.

Towards the end, Clive Madande's unbeaten 26 off 20 balls, with three fours, helped Zimbabwe reach 153/7 in 20 overs.

George Linde (1/22), Kwena Maphaka (2/21), Lungi Ngidi (1/29), Anrich Nortje (1/29), and Corbin Bosch (2/40) were among the wicket-takers for South Africa.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As a neutral fan, it's frustrating to see a team rely so heavily on one player. Sikandar Raza was a lone warrior today. South Africa's bowling attack was just too clinical for the others.
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Aditya G
153 is a decent total, but on a good batting pitch, South Africa should chase this down comfortably. Zimbabwe's bowling will have to be absolutely magical. Raza bhai, aapke liye dua hai! 🙏
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Priya S
Respect to Sikandar Raza for that fighting innings. It shows his class and experience. The young players in the Zimbabwe team need to learn from him about building an innings under pressure.
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Michael C
Kwena Maphaka is a serious talent for South Africa. Getting the big wicket of Raza was crucial. Zimbabwe had a chance at 80/3, but the middle order just couldn't capitalize. Good game so far.
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Kavya N
It's the same story for Zimbabwe in every tournament. One player performs, the rest don't show up. The cricket board needs to invest in proper domestic structure and player development. This is not sustainable.

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