Zimbabwe chase down 179 to beat Sri Lanka by six wickets in T20 World Cup
Zimbabwe defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets in their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 fixture at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on 19 February.
February 20, 2026
Sri Lanka batted first and posted 178/7 in their 20 overs. Pathum Nissanka anchored the innings with 62 off 41 deliveries, holding the top order together as Zimbabwe’s bowlers applied steady pressure. Graeme Cremer returned figures of 2/27 to keep the scoring in check through the middle overs.
In response, Zimbabwe reached 182/4 in 19.3 overs to complete the chase with three balls remaining. Brian Bennett led the effort with 63 off 48 balls, guiding the innings through key phases as the visitors maintained control of the required rate.
Zimbabwe’s composed chase ensured they secured the target without late drama, while Sri Lanka were unable to defend a competitive total on home soil.
