Sikandar Raza delivered a blistering 106 not out off 56 balls to set multiple age and team records for Zimbabwe. His efforts were not quite enough to bridge the gap after Afghanistan rallied from a dire 38 for five to reach 221 for seven, propelled by a blistering 142-run partnership. Zimbabwe fell 19 runs short in their pursuit, which officially conceded an unassailable 2-0 series advantage to Afghanistan.
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Zimbabwe conceded an unassailable 2-0 series lead to Afghanistan after falling short by 1…: Zimbabwe conceded an unassailable 2-0 series lead to Afghanistan after falling short by 19 runs.
At 40 years and 188 days, Raza is the oldest player from a Full Member nation to hit a T2…: At 40 years and 188 days, Raza is the oldest player from a Full Member nation to hit a T20I century.
Raza became the first batter representing Zimbabwe to record two centuries in men's T20 I…: Raza became the first batter representing Zimbabwe to record two centuries in men's T20 International cricket.
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Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza created history with a stunning unbeaten century against Afghanistan in the second T20I in Sharjah on Thursday. The 40-year-old scored 106 not out off just 56 balls, hitting five fours and nine sixes.
However, his brilliant effort could not prevent Zimbabwe from losing by 19 runs as Afghanistan secured an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
Raza became the first Zimbabwean batter to score two centuries in T20 internationals. He also made history as the oldest batter from a Full Member nation to score a T20I century, achieving the feat at 40 years and 188 days.
Germany's Mussadiq Ahmed remains the first player overall to score a T20I hundred at the age of 40, having made 122 against Austria earlier this year.
Oldest T20I centurions from full member nations
Player | Country | Match Date & Opponent | Venue | Age | Score |
Sikandar Raza | Zimbabwe | 29/10/2026 vs Afghanistan | Sharjah | 40 years 188 days | 106* |
Brendan Taylor | Zimbabwe | 28/09/2025 vs Botswana | Harare | 39 years…
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