In the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup qualifier, Zimbabwe batsman Sikandar Raza has shattered many big records with his stormy batting. Raza batted in lightning quick manner and scored a century off just 33 balls. Raza faced just 43 balls and played a brilliant innings of 133 runs. This record breaking innings has came before the IPL Mega Auction
During his innings, Raza hit 7 fours and 15 sixes. Playing at a strike rate of 309, Raza toyed with Gambia’s bowling attack. On the basis of Raza’s stormy innings, Zimbabwe scored the biggest score of T20 International. The team, batting first, lost 4 wickets in 20 overs and put 344 runs on the scoreboard.
Sikandar Raza, who came to the crease after falling two wickets, made shots openly from the beginning. Alexander played fiercely with Gambia’s bowling attack and rained fours and sixes in every corner of the field. Raza, playing in explosive fashion, played an unbeaten inning of 133 runs off just 43 balls. During his innings, Raza scored more sixes than fours.
The Zimbabwe captain hit 7 fours and 15 sixes during his stormy innings. Raza has also become the first batsman to score a century in T20 International from Zimbabwe. It is also the joint-fastest century from Raza’s bat in Test cricket-playing nations.
Sikandar Raza, the Zimbabwean all-rounder, made his debut in the Indian Premier League (IPL) during the 2023 season, representing Punjab Kings. Known for his powerful batting and useful off-spin bowling, Raza played a few impactful matches, contributing with both bat and ball.
One of his standout performances came against Lucknow Super Giants, where he scored a match-winning half-century, guiding Punjab Kings to a crucial victory. His versatility and experience in international cricket helped him adapt to the high-pressure environment of the IPL, making him a valuable asset for Punjab.