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Seamers run riot as Zimbabwe cruise past Oman
Zimbabwe’s pace attack found their rhythm at the Sinhalese Sports Club, utilising a lively pitch to dismantle Oman and secure a comprehensive eight-wicket victory in their opening ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Group B encounter on Monday. The pace trio of Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, and Brad Evans dismantled the Oman batting lineup, with each…
Read MoreChevrons bounce back in style with eight-wicket win over Oman
Fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani believes the Sinhalese Sports Club pitch in Colombo, Sri Lanka provided good conditions for Zimbabwe seamers to flourish. Oman were restricted to 103 all out in 19.5 overs, with Zimbabwe’s seam attack setting the tone early. Blessing Muzarabani led the charge, producing a superb spell of fast bowling that earned him…
Read MoreZimbabwe targets Oman scalp in World Cup opener
Zimbabwe will be looking to make a winning return to the ICC Men’s T20 World when they face Oman in their opening Group B game at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo on Monday. The Southern African side missed out on the previous global showpiece in the West Indies and USA after crushing out…
Read MoreWake-up call for Chevrons after Oman upset in warm-up
Zimbabwe suffered a surprise defeat to Oman in their second ICC Men’s T20 World Cup warm-up match, a result that will sting, but one that could prove valuable ahead of the real battles to come. After an encouraging win over the Netherlands in their opening warm-up, the Chevrons were brought back down to earth by…
Read MoreChevrons start T20 World Cup warm-up with encouraging win over Netherlands
Zimbabwe began their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up campaign on a high note with a solid 29-run victory over the Netherlands in Colombo yesterday. While the Dutch side aren’t among the tournament’s established heavyweights, the win will still lift spirits and sharpen Zimbabwe’s focus ahead of tougher assignments. Batting first, the Chevrons put…
Read MoreZimbabwe Cricket (ZC) takes giant leap towards grassroots revival initiative
Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) is on a mission to revive its grassroots program, with Schools and Age Group Manager Nicholas Singo and High performance head coach Steve Mangongo leading the charge. Singo, revealed that a comprehensive coach audit exercise is underway to assess the country’s cricket infrastructure. “We’ve been checking the suitability and availability of facilities,…
Read MoreHope remains for Young Chevrons despite India setback
Zimbabwe Under-19 endured a tough opening to their Super Six campaign at the ICC Under-19 World Cup in Bulawayo, suffering a heavy 204-run defeat to a powerful India side. While the result was a sobering one, there were still moments of promise for the Young Chevrons to take forward. India posted an imposing 352 for…
Read MoreYoung Chevrons face crucial test against Pakistan at Takashinga
Zimbabwe Under-19 face a stern examination tomorrow when they take on Pakistan Under-19 in their final Group C fixture of the ICC Under-19 World Cup at Takashinga Sports Club. With their tournament hanging in the balance, the Young Chevrons know the size of the challenge in front of them. Results have not gone Zimbabwe’s way…
Read MoreZimbabwe U19s fall to England in World Cup
Zimbabwe’s Under-19 side suffered an eight-wicket defeat to England in their ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup clash on Sunday at Takashinga Sports Club in Harare. The result dents home hopes in Group C after Zimbabwe’s opening match against Scotland was abandoned because of persistent rain. Sent in to bat first, the Young Chevrons managed…
Read MoreYoung Chevrons ready to rise as U19 World Cup comes home
Excitement is building as the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup gets under way this Thursday, with Zimbabwe proudly hosting the global showpiece alongside Namibia. For the Young Chevrons, it is a rare and special opportunity to compete on the world stage in front of home support, and the signs suggest they are ready for the…
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