Modern batters possess the power of single-handedly changing the course of a cricket match. By playing a long inning, they can act as the anchor for the batting line-up. This allows the other batters to play their natural game freely.
Zimbabwe has constantly played some good cricket and showed the world that it possesses the ability of surprising any big team on it’s day. Even though any Zimbabwean batter is yet to score a century in the shortest format, we have some good knocks to check out. In this article, we will have a look at the highest individual scores for Zimbabwe in T20I cricket.
1. Solomon Mire Vs. Pakistan
We commence this list with Solomon Mire, who hit 94 runs against Pakistan during the Zimbabwe T20 Tri Series in 2018. Solomon hit six fours and six sixes in 63 balls to guide Zimbabwe to a total of 162 runs in the first inning. However, this score was not enough as Pakistan chased it down with seven wickets in hand.
2. Hamilton Masakadza Vs. Bangladesh
Standing on number two, we have Hamilton Masakadza with an unbeaten knock of 93 runs from 58 balls. While touring Bangladesh in 2016, Masakadza hit eight fours and five sixes in 58 balls to power Zimbabwe to a total of 180 runs in the first inning. Later, Bangladesh had to face an 18-run defeat as they were bowled out for 162 runs.
3. Peter Moor Vs. Singapore
The third spot on the list belong to Peter Moor for playing an unbeaten inning of 92 runs in the Singapore Twenty20 Tri Series in 2019. With the help of nine fours and six sixes, Peter helped Zimbabwe in successfully chasing down Singapore’s total of 167 runs with eight wickets and eight balls still remaining.
4. Sikandar Raza Vs. Singapore
Making his way to number four, we have Sikandar Raza, who scored 87 runs off just 40 balls against Singapore in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifier in 2022. Thanks to his eight fours and five sixes, Zimbabwe put up 236 runs on the board in the first inning. In reply, Singapore could score only 125 runs.
5. Sikandar Raza Vs. USA
Moving on, Sikandar Raza takes away the fifth position on the list as well. While remaining unbeaten in the end, Raza scored 82 runs against USA in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifier of 2022. His inning comprised of seven fours and five sixes. Zimbabwe won this match as they successfully defended their score of 185 runs.
6. Sikandar Raza Vs. Ireland
Making a third appearance on this list, we have Sikandar Raza with his knock of 82 runs against Ireland in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup of 2022. While batting first, Sikandar hit five fours and five sixes to lead Zimbabwe to a score of 173 runs. In reply, Ireland could put up only 143 runs on the board, and thus, lost by 31 runs.
7. Hamilton Masakadza Vs. Canada
Hamilton Masakadza returns to the list with a 79-run inning from 52 balls. While playing against Canada in the T20 Canada Series in 2008, Hamilton hit eight fours and three sixes to help Zimbabwe put up 184 runs on the board. Following this, a brilliant bowling performance bowled out Canada for only 75 runs.
8. Hamilton Masakadza Vs. Bangladesh
Featuring on the list for the third time, we have Hamilton Masakadza, this time for scoring 79 runs off 53 balls against Bangladesh during the Zimbabwe tour of Bangladesh in 2016. Studded with nine fours and two sixes, Hamilton’s knock allowed Zimbabwe score 163 runs. However, Bangladesh chased down the score with eight balls remaining.
9. Brendan Taylor Vs. New Zealand
The ninth spot on this list belongs to Brendan Taylor for playing an unbeaten inning of 75 runs against New Zealand in the bilateral series of 2012. Brendan bagged six fours and three sixes to power Zimbabwe to a total of 200 runs. However, the Kiwi batters chased down the target with two balls remaining to register a five-wicket victory.
10. Wessly Madhevere Vs. Namibia
Last but not least, we have Wessly Madhvere standing in the final spot of the list with his unbeaten inning of 73 runs. While chasing small a target of 128 runs, set up by the Namibia batters in the 2022 Namibia tour of Zimbabwe, Madhvere hit eight fours and a single six in 61 balls to ensure an eight-wicket victory for his team.
