US EditionZimbabwe Humble Sri Lanka Ahead of Super Eights in T20 World Cup
Zimbabwe won all Group B matches, beating Sri Lanka by six wickets to advance unbeaten to the T20 World Cup Super Eights, where they face West Indies in Mumbai.
- On Thursday at Colombo's R Premadasa Stadium, the Zimbabwe national cricket team beat the Sri Lanka national cricket team by six wickets to enter the T20 World Cup Super Eights unbeaten.
- Having already secured Super Eights qualification, Zimbabwe's chase was driven by Raza's 45 off 26 and Bennett’s unbeaten 63 off 48, leading to their sixth win over Sri Lanka.
- Sri Lanka's 178-7 included Pathum Nissanka's 62 off 41, and Zimbabwe chased 182-4 with Tony Munyonga hitting a six in the last over before Bennett sealed victory.
- Topping Group B, Zimbabwe will meet the West Indies in their Super Eights opener in Mumbai on Monday after defeating former champions Sri Lanka and Australia.
- Looking ahead to the Super Eights, Zimbabwe joins West Indies, India, and South Africa, while Sri Lanka hosts England on Saturday after Zimbabwe's third win over Sri Lanka in 182 days.
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