Zimbabwe VS Oman, ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Chevrons Cruise To Eight-Wicket Win In Colombo

Zimbabwe opened their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign in convincing fashion as they defeated Oman by eight wickets in their Group B clash at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo. After winning the toss and electing to bowl, Zimbabwe’s bowlers ran through the Omani lineup, restricting them to 103 all-out with key contributions from Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, and Brad Evans, each claiming three wickets to stifle the visitors’ innings. Omar’s only notable resistance came from Vinayak Shukla (28) and Sufyan Mehmood (25), who tried to build a lower-order stand, but Zimbabwe’s attack kept the pressure on throughout. In reply, Zimbabwe chased down the modest target with ease, led by Brian Bennett’s unbeaten 48 off 36 balls, as the Chevrons reached 104/2 in 13.3 overs, announcing their return to World Cup action emphatically

Updated on: 9 February 2026 6:52 pm

Oman vs Zimbabwe T20 World Cup Cricket-Sikandar Raza

Zimbabwe's captain Sikandar Raza, right, Brian Bennett, left, celebrate after winning their T20 World Cup cricket match against Oman in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

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Oman vs Zimbabwe T20 World Cup Cricket-Brendan Taylor

Zimbabwe's Brendan Taylor, left, Brian Bennett encourage each other as they bat during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Oman and Zimbabwe in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

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Zimbabwe's Brendan Taylor successfully reached during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Oman and Zimbabwe in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

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Oman vs Zimbabwe T20 World Cup Cricket-Brian Bennett

Zimbabwe's Brian Bennett during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Oman and Zimbabwe in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

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Zimbabwe's Brendan Taylor plays a shot during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Oman and Zimbabwe in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

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Zimbabwe's Brian Bennett hits a boundary during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Oman and Zimbabwe in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

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Oman vs Zimbabwe T20 World Cup Cricket-Richard Ngarava

Zimbabwe's Richard Ngarava celebrates the wicket of of Oman's Vinayak Shukla during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Oman and Zimbabwe in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

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Oman vs Zimbabwe T20 World Cup Cricket-Vinayak Shukla

Oman's Vinayak Shukla plays a shot during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Oman and Zimbabwe in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

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Zimbabwe's captain Sikandar Raza, left, celebrates the wicket of Oman's Wasim Ali during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Oman and Zimbabwe in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

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Oman vs Zimbabwe T20 World Cup Cricket-Sufyan Mehmood

Oman's Sufyan Mehmood plays a shot during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Oman and Zimbabwe in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

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