In the 42nd match of the Indian Premier League 2024, on Friday, Punjab Kings defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 8 wickets. With this victory, Punjab has kept its playoff hopes alive. Bad news came for PBKS after the match. Sikandar Raza has returned to his country to play T20 series against Bangladesh. A series of 5 T20 matches is to be played between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh from 3 May.
Will prepare for T20 World Cup
Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza is joining his team due to national duty. To prepare for the T20 World Cup 2024, a series of 5 T20 International matches will be played between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe. Which is going to be held on these dates.
- 1st T20: 3 May- Zahoor Ahmed Chaudhary Stadium
- Second T20: 5 May- Zahoor Ahmed Chaudhary Stadium
- 3rd T20: 7 May- Zahoor Ahmed Chaudhary Stadium
- Fourth T20: May 10- Shere Bangla National Stadium
- Fifth T20: May 12- Shere Bangla National Stadium
Sikandar Raza’s performance in IPL 2024
Raza did not get many chances in IPL 2024. This all-rounder played 2 matches and scored 43 runs. He did not get any success in bowling. Raza played an inning of 15 runs against Gujarat Titans and 28 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Raza has played 81 T20 International matches in his career so far. During this period, he has scored 1854 runs at an average of 25.39 and strike rate of 134.44. Also made 58 outs in 70 innings.
