Zimbabwe thumped Tanzania by nine wickets in their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifier Africa Final 2023 match at the United Cricket Ground in Windhoek.

Zimbabwe chose to bowl after winning the toss against Tanzania. Tanzania struggled, as only three players reached double digits, in their score of 96-9.

Sikandar Raza delivered an economical bowling performance, claiming three wickets for 10 runs in four overs. Richard Ngarava also contributed three wickets, conceding 17 runs in his four-over spell.

In response, Zimbabwe’s top three batters played key knocks to easily chase down the target. Tadiwanashe Marumani’s contribution of 39 off 27 played a key role in Zimbabwe reaching the target in just 10.4 overs.

Raza’s impressive bowling performance earned him the Player of the Match award.