ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 LIVE: Sri Lanka Post 178/7; Zimbabwe Need 154 Runs in 99 Balls
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group Stage encounter between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe is underway, with the match shaping up as an exciting contest.
Sri Lanka Set Competitive 179-Run Target
Batting first, Sri Lanka posted 178/7 in their 20 overs, putting up a strong total on the board. The Lankan batters built steady partnerships through the middle overs and accelerated towards the end, ensuring a challenging target for Zimbabwe.
Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, Sri Lanka maintained a healthy scoring rate, finishing just short of the 180-mark — a total that could prove crucial in a high-pressure World Cup fixture.
Zimbabwe’s Chase: Solid Start
In reply, Zimbabwe are 25/0 after 3.3 overs, making a positive start to their chase.
With 154 runs required from 99 balls, the required run rate is currently around 9.33 runs per over. Zimbabwe’s openers will aim to build a strong foundation in the powerplay before targeting the middle overs.
Sri Lanka’s bowlers, meanwhile, will look to strike early and break the opening stand to regain control of the match.
Match Summary
- Sri Lanka: 178/7 (20 overs)
- Zimbabwe: 25/0 (3.3 overs)
- Zimbabwe need: 154 runs off 99 balls
- Required Run Rate: 9.33
With plenty of overs remaining and wickets in hand, the contest is finely poised in this ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group Stage clash.
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