Captain Sikandar Raza played a stellar all-round performance to lead the Bulawayo Braves to a victory in the Zim Afro T10 tournament. The match was held on July 21, 2023, at the Harare Sports Club in Harare, Zimbabwe.
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Batting first, the Bulawayo Braves got off to a steady start, with their top order batsmen contributing with useful runs. However, it was Sikandar Raza’s innings that provided the much-needed impetus to the team’s innings. Raza scored 61 runs off just 30 balls, hitting 4 fours and 5 sixes during his innings. His aggressive batting helped the Bulawayo Braves post a total of 128 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in their allotted 10 overs.
Sikandar Raza’s contribution with the bat was not the end of his contribution to the game. He also bowled brilliantly, taking 3 wickets for just 12 runs in his 2 overs. His spell included the crucial wickets of the opposition’s top order batsmen, which helped Bulawayo Braves restrict their opponent to a total of 79 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in their 10 overs.
His all-round performance earned him the Man of the Match award, and he was praised by both fans and experts for his outstanding contribution to the game.
The other players in the Bulawayo Braves team also played their part in the victory. Opener Ben MC Dermott scored a quickfire 18 runs off just 11 balls, with 2 fours and 1 six during his inning. The bowlers also did well, with Tymal Mills and Taskin Ahmed 3 wickets together.
The victory was an important one for the Bulawayo Braves, as they had suffered a defeat in their previous match. Sikandar Raza’s performance was a major boost for the team, and it helped them get back on track in the tournament. The win also moved Bulawayo Braves up to first place in the points table. Captain Sikandar Raza’s all-round performance led his Team Towards victory.
