Despite smashing a brilliant unbeaten century, Raza could not take Zimbabwe over the finishing line as Afghanistan pulled off an impressive victory in the second T20I to clinch the series with a 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Amid this, PSL 2027 auction rules: 7 retentions allowed, highest-paid player must be released.
The experienced all-rounder angrily made it clear that he would discuss the issue with his teammates inside the dressing room. He felt such an attitude could cost the team dearly and pointed out that a match is never over until the final ball is bowled in Sharjah.
Sikandar Raza's blazing 106 goes in vain as Zimbabwe captain exposes teammates' big mistake
Zimbabwe was in a commanding position even at the halfway stage, with Afghanistan struggling at 45/5. However, Azmatullah Omarzai completely changed the game with a stunning 116 off just 50 balls. Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai also played a brilliant knock of 52 from 27 deliveries as Afghanistan posted a massive total of 221/7 on the board in their 20 overs.
Raza admitted that controlling his emotions was his biggest challenge during the run chase because he was still hurt by the team's attitude in the first innings, as some of his teammates were calculating the total max to max 130-140 when Afghanistan was at 5/4. Amid this, Watch: Mitchell Starc's deadly bouncer hits Marques Ackerman on head in SA vs AUS 3rd Test.
Sikandar Raza loses cool after Zimbabwe's defeat, blames teammates for costly mistake
The captain further noted that this is something that needs to be addressed, as taking the game for granted can bite back, and “today is a great example." He wanted to take the game as deep as possible and hoped the other batters would contribute to the chase.
That has been our motto, and, in my head, I was just calculating how best I could go about my business and hopefully the other batters chip in so that we can win the game. Up until the last two overs [by when they needed 46 from 12], we were backing ourselves to win the game, but yeah, I think we left ourselves too much.”
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