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Sikandar Raza scores unbeaten century in T20I against Afghanistan

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Last updated Oct 31, 2026

Sikandar Raza scores unbeaten century in T20I against Afghanistan

Summary

Sikandar Raza scored an unbeaten 106 off 56 balls for Zimbabwe against Afghanistan on October 29, 2026, in Sharjah. His performance established him as the oldest batter from a Full Member nation to reach a T20I century at 40 years and 188 days. Raza's efforts, including a 120-run partnership with Tafadzwa Tsiga, fell short as Zimbabwe posted 202 for five while chasing Afghanistan’s total of 221 for seven, leading to a 19-run defeat for Zimbabwe. Afghanistan secured the T20I series with this victory, taking a 2-0 lead in the three-match contest.

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By the Numbers

•Sikandar Raza became the oldest T20I centurion from a Full Member nation.
•Zimbabwe scored 202 for five in response to Afghanistan's 221 for seven.
•Raza and Tafadzwa Tsiga scored an unbeaten 120-run partnership.
•Afghanistan claimed a 2-0 series lead with this victory.
•Brad Evans led Zimbabwe's early bowling attack, reducing Afghanistan to 38 for five.

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3:28 PMYahoo Sports — World record at 40! Sikandar Raza smashes unbeaten ton against Afghanistan, enters elite list

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Sikandar Raza smashed an unbeaten 106 off 56 balls against Afghanistan in the second T20I, becoming the oldest Full Member nation batter to score a T20I century at 40 years and 188 days. Despite his historic knock and an unbeaten 120-run stand with Tafadzwa Tsiga, Zimbabwe lost by 19 runs. Afghanistan posted 221/7 to seal the series 2-0.
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