Raza reflected on the grueling qualification process, from sub-regional qualifiers to the main event. "Everybody loves an underdog story, don't they?" he remarked. The team now faces a challenging Super 8 group alongside India, South Africa, and the West Indies, with their next match against Sri Lanka looming on Thursday.
Sikandar Raza: Zimbabwe reach T20 World Cup Super 8s
Zimbabwe secured a spot in the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s after a rain-abandoned match against Ireland. Captain Sikandar Raza described the qualification as just a "tick in the box" on their journey.