"Zimbabwe signed off the group stage of the T20 World Cup with a warning shot to the heavyweights who have reached the Super Eight as they beat co-hosts Sri Lanka by six wickets to top Group B. The Africans' opener Brian Bennett scored an unbeaten 63 and captain Sikandar Raza made a quick 45 as Zimbabwe, who stunned Australia last week, chased down a target of 179 with three balls to spare on Thursday."
"Sri Lanka, who ensured their qualification for the Super Eight with Monday's win against Australia, chose to bat first and posted 178-7, as opener Pathum Nissanka led with a knock of 62. Two-wicket hauls by Blessing Muzarabani, Brad Evans and Graeme Cremer helped contain Sri Lanka to a competitive total in Colombo, before Bennett combined with Tadiwanashe Marumani (34) for a 69-run opening partnership to set the stage for the chase."
"I am pretty excited with how we have gone about our business, player of the match Raza said. We are unbeaten so far nice position to be in as a captain, but I will try and enjoy at least tonight. Zimbabwe won three of their four group games while Tuesday's match against Ireland was washed out, which meant Zimbabwe qualified for the Super Eight with Australia eliminated."
Zimbabwe beat Sri Lanka by six wickets in Colombo, chasing 179 with three balls to spare to finish top of Group B. Brian Bennett scored an unbeaten 63 and Sikandar Raza made a rapid 45 as Zimbabwe completed successful chases following a 69-run opening partnership with Tadiwanashe Marumani. Sri Lanka posted 178-7, with Pathum Nissanka top-scoring on 62. Two-wicket hauls from Blessing Muzarabani, Brad Evans and Graeme Cremer helped restrict Sri Lanka. Zimbabwe won three of four group matches, had one washout, and qualified for the Super Eight while eliminating Australia.
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