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Sammy: Zimbabwe's Seeding with Top Teams Fueled Their T20 World Cup Charge

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News18•22-02-2026, 15:45

Sammy: Zimbabwe's Seeding with Top Teams Fueled Their T20 World Cup Charge

•West Indies head coach Daren Sammy suggests Zimbabwe's grouping with higher-seeded teams like Sri Lanka and Australia motivated their strong performance.
•Zimbabwe surprisingly topped Group B, advancing ahead of Sri Lanka and eliminating former champions Australia.
•Sammy acknowledges the logistical reasons behind seedings but believes it can inspire teams to punch above their weight.
•He emphasizes respecting every opposition in a World Cup, regardless of expectations, and focusing on self-belief and execution.
•Sammy notes the growing competitiveness in T20 cricket, with Associate teams challenging full members, and praises Zimbabwe's confident play.

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