Zimbabwe vs Oman Result – 8th Match, Group B

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8th Match, Group B • ICC Men's T20 World Cup

ZIM

106/2 (13.3)

OMA

103/10 (19.5)

Zimbabwe won by 8 wickets

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13.3

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Karan Sonavale to Sikandar Raza, Four

13.2

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Karan Sonavale to Brian Bennett, 1 run

13.1

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Karan Sonavale to Sikandar Raza, 1 run

End of over 13 (11 runs)

Brian Bennett 47 (35)

Sikandar Raza 0 (0)

ZIM 100/2

Shakeel Ahmed 2-0-27-0

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Shakeel Ahmed to Brian Bennett, 2 runs

12.5

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Shakeel Ahmed to Brian Bennett, Four

12.4

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Shakeel Ahmed to Brendan Taylor, 1 run

12.3

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Shakeel Ahmed to Brendan Taylor, 2 runs

12.2

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Shakeel Ahmed to Brian Bennett, 1 run

12.1

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Shakeel Ahmed to Brendan Taylor, 1 run

End of over 12 (4 runs)

Brendan Taylor 27 (27)

Brian Bennett 40 (32)

ZIM 89/2

Sufyan Mehmood 3-2-12-0

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Sufyan Mehmood to Brendan Taylor, 1 run

11.5

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Sufyan Mehmood to Brian Bennett, 1 run

11.4

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Sufyan Mehmood to Brendan Taylor, 1 run

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Sufyan Mehmood to Brendan Taylor, no run

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Sufyan Mehmood to Brendan Taylor, no run

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Sufyan Mehmood to Brian Bennett, 1 run

End of over 11 (15 runs)

Brendan Taylor 25 (23)

Brian Bennett 38 (30)

ZIM 85/2

Nadeem Khan 3-0-28-0

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Nadeem Khan to Brendan Taylor, Four

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Nadeem Khan to Brendan Taylor, 2 runs

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Nadeem Khan to Brian Bennett, 1 run

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Nadeem Khan to Brian Bennett, Four

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Nadeem Khan to Brian Bennett, Four

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Nadeem Khan to Brian Bennett, no run

End of over 10 (5 runs)

Brian Bennett 29 (26)

Brendan Taylor 19 (21)

ZIM 70/2

Wasim Ali 2-0-10-0

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Wasim Ali to Brian Bennett, 1 run

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Wasim Ali to Brendan Taylor, 1 run

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Wasim Ali to Brendan Taylor, no run

Match Summary

Zimbabwe and Oman met in 8th Match, Group B of ICC Men's T20 World Cup, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 13.3: Karan Sonavale to Sikandar Raza, Four | 12.5: Shakeel Ahmed to Brian Bennett, Four | 10.6: Nadeem Khan to Brendan Taylor, Four. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (Zimbabwe won by 8 wickets), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

13.3: Karan Sonavale to Sikandar Raza, Four
12.5: Shakeel Ahmed to Brian Bennett, Four
10.6: Nadeem Khan to Brendan Taylor, Four
10.3: Nadeem Khan to Brian Bennett, Four
10.2: Nadeem Khan to Brian Bennett, Four

Short Highlights Summary

Zimbabwe won by 8 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 13.3: Karan Sonavale to Sikandar Raza, Four. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

13.3 4 Karan Sonavale to Sikandar Raza, Four

13.2 1 Karan Sonavale to Brian Bennett, 1 run

13.1 1 Karan Sonavale to Sikandar Raza, 1 run

End of over 13 (11 runs)

Brian Bennett 47 (35)

Sikandar Raza 0 (0)

ZIM 100/2

Shakeel Ahmed 2-0-27-0

12.6 2 Shakeel Ahmed to Brian Bennett, 2 runs

12.5 4 Shakeel Ahmed to Brian Bennett, Four

12.4 1 Shakeel Ahmed to Brendan Taylor, 1 run

12.3 2 Shakeel Ahmed to Brendan Taylor, 2 runs

12.2 1 Shakeel Ahmed to Brian Bennett, 1 run

12.1 1 Shakeel Ahmed to Brendan Taylor, 1 run

End of over 12 (4 runs)

Brendan Taylor 27 (27)

Brian Bennett 40 (32)

ZIM 89/2

Sufyan Mehmood 3-2-12-0

11.6 1 Sufyan Mehmood to Brendan Taylor, 1 run

11.5 1 Sufyan Mehmood to Brian Bennett, 1 run

11.4 1 Sufyan Mehmood to Brendan Taylor, 1 run

11.3 0 Sufyan Mehmood to Brendan Taylor, no run

11.2 0 Sufyan Mehmood to Brendan Taylor, no run

11.1 1 Sufyan Mehmood to Brian Bennett, 1 run

End of over 11 (15 runs)

Brendan Taylor 25 (23)

Brian Bennett 38 (30)

ZIM 85/2

Nadeem Khan 3-0-28-0

10.6 4 Nadeem Khan to Brendan Taylor, Four

10.5 2 Nadeem Khan to Brendan Taylor, 2 runs

10.4 1 Nadeem Khan to Brian Bennett, 1 run

10.3 4 Nadeem Khan to Brian Bennett, Four

10.2 4 Nadeem Khan to Brian Bennett, Four

10.1 0 Nadeem Khan to Brian Bennett, no run

End of over 10 (5 runs)

Brian Bennett 29 (26)

Brendan Taylor 19 (21)

ZIM 70/2

Wasim Ali 2-0-10-0

9.6 1 Wasim Ali to Brian Bennett, 1 run

9.5 1 Wasim Ali to Brendan Taylor, 1 run

9.4 0 Wasim Ali to Brendan Taylor, no run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Zimbabwe vs Oman 8th Match, Group B match?
Zimbabwe won by 8 wickets.

What is the Zimbabwe vs Oman 8th Match, Group B?
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