Sikandar Raza Sets Age Record with T20I Century in Sharjah
TL;DR
- Sikandar Raza scored an unbeaten 106 off 56 balls against Afghanistan.
- At 40 years and 188 days, he is the oldest batter from a Full Member nation to hit a T20I century.
- Afghanistan won the match by 19 runs to secure a 2-0 series lead.
- Rashid Khan became the first male bowler to reach 200 T20I wickets during the game.
Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza made history in Sharjah by becoming the oldest batter from a Full Member nation to record a T20I century. The 40-year-old finished with 106 not out from 56 deliveries, featuring nine sixes and five boundaries.
Despite the record-breaking performance and a 120-run partnership with Tafadzwa Tsiga, Zimbabwe fell 19 runs short of Afghanistan's 221-run total. The loss handed Afghanistan an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
Afghanistan's victory followed a dramatic recovery from a top-order collapse that left them at 38 for five. A 142-run partnership between Azmatullah Omarzai and Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai helped the team post a competitive score.
During the match, Afghanistan's Rashid Khan achieved a major career milestone by becoming the first male bowler to claim 200 wickets in T20 international cricket.
Why It Matters
This match highlights significant milestones in international cricket, including individual longevity records and bowling achievements. The performance of players like Raza and Rashid Khan resonates with cricket fans across India and the global diaspora who follow the sport's evolving history and elite player statistics.
Oct 31, 2026 · Updated 10/31/2026, 10:21:07 AM · Reported with: Times of India Sports
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