Zimbabwe Cricket Team in T20 World Cup

The Zimbabwe Cricket Team has been a prominent participant in the ICC Men’s Zimbabwe’s journey in the T20 World Cup has been marked by ups and downs, but they have shown moments of brilliance. They played their first T20 World Cup in 2007. However, they withdrew from the next edition of the T20 World Cup. […]

Sujit Khanolkar

December 4, 2023

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The Zimbabwe Cricket Team has been a prominent participant in the ICC Men’s Zimbabwe’s journey in the T20 World Cup has been marked by ups and downs, but they have shown moments of brilliance. They played their first T20 World Cup in 2007. However, they withdrew from the next edition of the T20 World Cup.

Zimbabwe was also suspended in the 2021 edition of the tournament. Zimbabwe has demonstrated its ability to compete against higher-ranked teams and has qualified for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 5 times.

Here is an overview of the Zimbabwe Cricket Team in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup till now.

Zimbabwe Cricket Team in T20 World Cup Stats

Despite following the rollercoaster ride in the T20 world cup, the Zimbabwe cricket team has won a few victories and has made exceptional records in the additions played.

Here is the win and loss record for the Zimbabwe cricket team in the T20 world cup stats.

Year Number of World Cup Matches Played Won Lost
2007 2    
2009 Withdrew
2010 2 0 2
2012
2014 3 2 1
2016
2021 Not eligible (suspended)
2022 8 3 4

Most Runs in the T20 World Cup for the Zimbabwe Cricket Team

Sikandar Raza holds the record for the most runs in the T20 World Cup for the Zimbabwe Cricket Team. With his exceptional batting prowess, Raza has been a crucial asset, amassing a significant 278 runs from 2014 to 2022.

Here are the top 10 players who have made the most runs in the T20 World Cup history for the Zimbabwe Cricket Team.

Player Span Runs Highest Score 100s 50s
Sikandar Raza 2014-2022 278 82 1
SC Williams 2014-2022 275 64 2
BRM Taylor 2007-2014 245 60* 2
H Masakadza 2007-2016 213 43
V Sibanda 2007-2016 180 59 1
E Chigumbura 2007-2016 169 53* 1
CR Ervine 2010-2022 160 58 1
W Madhevere 2022-2022 106 35*
RP Burl 2022-2022 101 35
M Shumba 2022-2022 65 18

Highest Score in the T20 World Cup for the Zimbabwe Cricket Team

The highest score in the T20 World Cup for the Zimbabwe Cricket Team was achieved by Sikandar Raza. He scored 82 runs off 48 balls against Ireland in the 2022 tournament. His outstanding performance showcased his skill and determination, leaving a mark in Zimbabwe’s cricket history.

Here are the top players who have scored the highest in the T20 World Cup history for the Zimbabwe Cricket Team.

Player Score Balls Opponent 4s 6s Year
Sikandar Raza 82 48 v Ireland 5 5 17 Oct 2022
SC Williams 64 42 v Bangladesh 8 30 Oct 2022
BRM Taylor 60* 45 v Australia 4 2 12 Sep 2007
BRM Taylor 59 46 v Ireland 6 2 17 Mar 2014
V Sibanda 59 46 v Hong Kong 5 2 08 Mar 2016
CR Ervine 58 54 v Scotland 6 21 Oct 2022
E Chigumbura 53* 21 v U.A.E. 6 3 21 Mar 2014
SC Williams 53 36 v Scotland 6 10 Mar 2016
BRM Taylor 49 39 v Netherlands 2 1 19 Mar 2014
BRM Taylor 47 39 v England 4 2 13 Sep 2007

Most 50s in the T20 World Cup for the Zimbabwe Cricket Team

The Zimbabwean cricket team’s player with the most 50s in the T20 World Cup is BRM Taylor. His remarkable batting prowess has led him to achieve 2 half-centuries in 8 matches.

Here are the top players who have made the most 50s in the T20 World Cup history for the Zimbabwe Cricket Team.

Player Span Matches 50 50+ Runs
BRM Taylor 2007-2014 8 2 2 245
SC Williams 2014-2022 14 2 2 275
CR Ervine 2010-2022 11 1 1 160
V Sibanda 2007-2016 10 1 1 180
E Chigumbura 2007-2016 12 1 1 169
Sikandar Raza 2014-2022 14 1 1 278

Most Wickets in the T20 World Cup for the Zimbabwe Cricket Team

In the T20 World Cup, the Zimbabwe Cricket Team player who holds the record for taking the most wickets in the T20 world cup is Sikandar Raza. Raza took the crucial 13 wickets at an economy of 6.51 in 14 matches.

Here are the top players who have taken the most wickets in the T20 World Cup history for the Zimbabwe Cricket Team.

Player Span Matches Wickets Economy
Sikandar Raza 2014-2022 14 13 6.51
B Muzarabani 2022-2022 8 12 7.65
SC Williams 2014-2022 14 11 6.05
TL Chatara 2014-2022 13 11 6.72
T Panyangara 2014-2016 6 9 7.69
R Ngarava 2022-2022 8 9 7.03
E Chigumbura 2007-2016 12 8 8.5
P Utseya 2007-2014 9 6 6.64
DT Tiripano 2016-2016 3 5 8.25
WP Masakadza 2016-2022 4 5 7.21

Best Bowling Figures in an Inning in the T20 World Cup for the Zimbabwe Cricket Team

WP Masakadz holds the title for Zimbabwe’s best bowling figures in an inning in the T20 World Cup, with an impressive 4-wicket haul for just 28 runs against Scotland in the 2016 edition.

Here are the top players with the best bowling figures in an inning in the T20 World Cup history for the Zimbabwe Cricket Team.

Player Overs Wickets Runs Opposition Year
WP Masakadza 4 4 28 v Scotland 10 Mar 2016
E Chigumbura 4 4 31 v England 13 Sep 2007
T Panyangara 4 4 37 v Ireland 17 Mar 2014
SC Williams 4 3 15 v U.A.E. 21 Mar 2014
Sikandar Raza 4 3 19 v West Indies 19 Oct 2022
E Chigumbura 3 3 20 v Australia 12 Sep 2007
B Muzarabani 4 3 23 v Ireland 17 Oct 2022
Sikandar Raza 4 3 25 v Pakistan 27 Oct 2022
T Panyangara 4 3 32 v Afghanistan 12 Mar 2016
SC Williams 2 2 9 v India 06 Nov 2022

Best Bowling Average in the T20 World Cup for the Zimbabwe Cricket Team

E Chigumbura has left opponents stunned with a remarkable best bowling average of 10.62 in the T20 World Cup.

Here are the top players with the best bowling average in the T20 World Cup history for the Zimbabwe Cricket Team.

Player Matches Average Wickets Economy Runs Spared
E Chigumbura 12 10.62 8 8.5 85
Sikandar Raza 14 16.53 13 6.51 215
B Muzarabani 8 16.57 12 7.65 199
GA Lamb 2 17.5 2 8.4 35
DT Tiripano 3 17.6 5 8.25 88
T Panyangara 6 19.66 9 7.69 177
WP Masakadza 4 20.2 5 7.21 101
SC Williams 14 21.45 11 6.05 236
R Ngarava 8 21.88 9 7.03 197
GB Brent 2 26.5 2 7.57 53

Zimbabwe Cricket Team Performance in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Stats

Here is the Zimbabwe cricket team’s performance in the ICC Men’s t20 world cup.

World Cup Year Team’s Performance
2007 Group stage (9th)
2009 Withdrew
2010 Group stage (10th)
2012 Group stage (11th)
2014 Group stage (11th)
2016 Group stage (11th)
2021 Not eligible (suspended)
2022 Super 12

Frequently Asked Questions About The Zimbabwe Team in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup

Q1. How many times has the Zimbabwe Cricket Team qualified for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup?

Ans: The Zimbabwe Cricket Team has qualified six times for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup finals. They did not play in the 2009 and 2021 T20 World Cup tournaments.

Q2. Who was the Zimbabwe Cricket Team captain in the 2022 T20 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup?

Ans: Craig Ervine, a talented Middle-Order Batter, captained the Zimbabwe Cricket Team in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022.

Q3. Who is the top run-scorer from Zimbabwe in the World Cup?

Ans: Sikandar Raza is the top run-scorer of the Zimbabwe Cricket Team in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. He has made 278 runs in the T20 World Cup matches till 2022.

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