Oman Innings
After Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza won the toss and elected to field, the Zimbabwe bowlers immediately put Oman under pressure with disciplined pace bowling. Regular wickets prevented the Omani batters from building partnerships, and the team was eventually restricted to 103 runs in 19.5 overs.
Fast bowlers Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, and Brad Evans led the attack with impressive spells, sharing multiple wickets and keeping the scoring rate firmly under control throughout the innings.
Zimbabwe Chase
Chasing a modest target, Zimbabwe approached the innings confidently. Brian Bennett anchored the chase with a steady unbeaten knock, while Brendan Taylor and Tadiwanashe Marumani provided useful contributions at the top. Zimbabwe comfortably reached 106/2 in 13.3 overs, completing an eight-wicket victory with plenty of overs to spare.
Key Turning Points
- Zimbabwe’s pacers dismantled Oman’s batting lineup early in the innings.
- Oman’s total of 103 proved insufficient on a good batting surface.
- Brian Bennett’s composed unbeaten innings ensured a smooth chase.
- Early wickets in the second innings removed any possibility of pressure on Zimbabwe.
Match Summary
Zimbabwe’s disciplined bowling attack and efficient batting display resulted in a convincing eight-wicket win, giving them a strong start in Group B and boosting their net run rate early in the tournament.