RUTHLESS CHEVRONS DISMISS OMAN . . . Raza, BT and Muzarabani reach milestones

ZIMBABWE kicked off their ICC T20 World Cup campaign in style as they crushed Oman by eight-wickets at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo, yesterday. Blessing Muzarabani put up a Player-of the-Match performance with the ball, taking three wickets for 16 runs, as the Chevrons skittled the Middle East nation for 103 runs. Brian Bennett’s unbeaten 48 runs off 36 balls safely guided the Chevrons home as Zimbabwe finished on 106 runs for two wickets.

The win sent a clear message of intent as the Chevrons put up a stellar performance in the field while the batting managed to cross the finishing line moderately unscathed. Skipper Sikandar Raza won the toss and opted to bowl after which the Zimbabwe attack made light work of Oman, dismissing them for 103 runs. Richard Ngarava, Muzarabani and Brad Evans were in top form, each taking three wickets. Muzarabani began proceedings as he dispatched Oman’s opening pair Aamir Kaleem and skipper Jatinder Singh.