Brian Bennett delivered a commanding batting performance to guide Zimbabwe past Uganda by five wickets at Harare Sports Club during their ICC T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier opener. Bennett smashed 72 runs off 44 deliveries with nine boundaries and three sixes as Zimbabwe chased down Uganda's total of 152 for nine. The hosts reached 157 for five with 15 balls remaining after Uganda had posted a competitive score.
Brad Evans and Blessing Muzarabani each claimed three wickets to restrict Uganda's innings. Brendan Taylor added 39 runs while captain Sikandar Raza contributed 24 from 16 balls during the successful chase. Zimbabwe will face Botswana next as they continue their qualification campaign.
Brad Evans and Blessing Muzarabani each claimed three wickets to restrict Uganda's innings. Brendan Taylor added 39 runs while captain Sikandar Raza contributed 24 from 16 balls during the successful chase. Zimbabwe will face Botswana next as they continue their qualification campaign.
