Zimbabwe’s win over Sri Lanka has breathed new life into their tri-nation series campaign, but the team’s captain Sikandar Raza has set his sights on a bigger challenge.
Speaking after his team’s dominant win over Sri Lanka, Sikandar Raza revealed that his side is looking forward to meeting the hosts once more and that they have a plan for victory after coming close the last time.
Zimbabwe and Pakistan met in the opening contest of the tri-series, with the hosts eventually winning by five wickets. Despite the result, Sikandar Raza’s team was competitive throughout and caused plenty of trouble with both bat and ball. Zimbabwe has beaten Pakistan twice in the last five meetings, giving Raza’s comments credibility.
The team from Africa bounced back in their second game against Sri Lanka, dismantling their opponents by 67 runs to move to the top of the points table.
Pakistan and Zimbabwe will meet again this Sunday. For Pakistan, it may appear to be a routine match, but Zimbabwe, under a highly motivated Raza, will enter the rematch with a point to prove.