Zimbabwe Captain Sikandar Raza Stumps Pakistan Reporter With Reply To 2nd Best Asian Team Question

Zimbabwe skipper Sikandar Raza had to face an awkward question ahead of the start of the tri-series involving Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Attending the press conference before the start of the opening match between Pakistan and Zimbabwe, Raza was asked about his opinion on the second-best T20 team in Asia. The manner in which the veteran all-rounder handled the question impressed fans on social media. The reporter, on the other hand, failed to get the desired answer to his debate-stirring question.

The second-best Asian team question had triggered a debate among the fans of the game recently when the men's Asia Cup 2025 happened. It was the Afghanistan team that called itself the second-best team in the continent, behind India, leaving Pakistan fans fuming. A similar debate was put to bed ahead of the T20 tri-series.

Reporter: "There is a debate going on social media. I need an honest opinion from you. Who is the second-best and best T20 team in Asia? From Sikandar's point of view, is Zimbabwe playing the second-best or the third-best Asian teams in this tri-series?"

Raza: "Since I am in a national jersey, all I will tell you is that Zimbabwe are the second-best team in Africa. I don't care who the first or second-best team in Asia is. I'll address that when I am not in national colours. Right now, my focus is on my team. This is a press conference for a Zimbabwe captain, so I should answer questions about Zimbabwe. I personally don't care who the first, second, third or fourth-best team in Asia is. We're the second-best team in Africa and we're looking to build on that. We're trying to challenge the best team in Africa."

 Sikandar Raza humiliated Pakistan on asking who is Asia's 2nd best team

"All I would tell you, zimbabwe is the 2nd best team in africa & I don't give F about who is 1st or 2nd best team in asia(chuckles).

It might be an upset for you as I can read the room, you people… pic.twitter.com/4GW1Y5iohZ

— Rajiv (@Rajiv1841) November 18, 2025

The tri-series opener, however, went in Pakistan's favour as Salman Agha's men secured a 5-wicket victory while chasing a target of 148 runs. Babar Azam, looking to shine in the shortest format, was dismissed for a 3-ball duck.

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