T20 World Cup Shock: Zimbabwe Beat Australia by 23 Runs in Historic Upset
T20 World Cup shock as Zimbabwe defeat Australia by 23 runs in Colombo. Brian Bennett stars with an unbeaten 64 as Zimbabwe register a historic upset win.
In one of the biggest surprises of the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, Zimbabwe national cricket team pulled off a stunning 23-run victory over Australia national cricket team. The memorable win marks only the second time Zimbabwe have defeated Australia in T20 World Cup history.
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Zimbabwe Post Competitive 169/2
After being asked to bat first, Zimbabwe put up a strong total of 169 for 2 on a slow pitch.
Top Performers with the Bat
- Brian Bennett – unbeaten 64 runs off 56 balls
- Tadiwanashe Marumani – 35 runs
- Ryan Burl – 35 runs
- Sikandar Raza – 25* off 13 balls
Zimbabwe were 125/1 after 15 overs, laying a strong foundation despite scoring only one six in the innings.
Australia Collapse Early in the Chase
Chasing 170, Australia suffered a major setback as their top order collapsed early.
Australia at One Stage
- 29/4 in 4.3 overs
- Key batters like Josh Inglis, Travis Head, Cameron Green and Tim David were dismissed cheaply
Late Fightback Falls Short
- Matt Renshaw played a fighting knock of 65 off 44 balls
- Glenn Maxwell scored 31 runs
- The pair added 77 runs for the fifth wicket, briefly reviving hopes
However, Australia were eventually bowled out for 146 in 19.3 overs.
Zimbabwe Bowlers Seal Famous Win
Zimbabwe’s bowlers held their nerve in the final overs:
- Blessing Muzarabani – 4/17
- Brad Evans – 3/23
- Wellington Masakadza – 1/36
- Ryan Burl – 1/9
A stunning boundary catch by Brian Bennett and disciplined bowling in the death overs sealed the result.
Historic Moment for Zimbabwe Cricket
This win brings back memories of Zimbabwe’s famous victory over Australia in the 2007 T20 World Cup. Beating the former champions again has sent shockwaves through the tournament.
The Zimbabwe vs Australia T20 World Cup upset will be remembered as one of the most dramatic moments of the tournament, proving once again that in T20 cricket, anything is possible.
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