Zimbabwe shock Australia in huge upset at T20 World Cup
World • 2d ago
Zimbabwe bowl out a depleted Australia for 146 in 23-run win to humble one of the favourites for the 2026 T20 World Cup.
Zimbabwe beat a depleted Australia by 23 runs in Colombo to pull off the biggest shock of the T20 World Cup so far.
After posting 169-2 in their 20 overs on Friday, thanks mainly to Brian Bennett’s classy 64 not out, Zimbabwe had Australia 29-4 before dismissing them for 146 in 19.3 overs.
The Zimbabweans, ranked 11th, were always in control against their second-ranked opponents in the Group B game at R Premadasa Stadium after opening bowlers Blessing Muzarabani and Brad Evans ripped out Australia’s top order.
There were sensational scenes at the venue as a group of Zimbabwe fans dressed in their team jerseys celebrated the win with a traditional dance.
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