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Historic Win: Zimbabwe Shock Australia | AUS vs ZIM Highlights T20 World Cup 2026

AUS vs ZIM Highlights T20 World Cup 2026 delivered one of the biggest upsets of the tournament as Zimbabwe stunned Australia with a fearless all round display. Blessing Muzarabani ripped through the top order, Brian Bennett anchored the innings, and Australia never truly recovered.

tense afternoon in Colombo, Zimbabwe looked sharper with bat, ball and in the field. The 23 run victory has thrown Group B wide open and placed Zimbabwe on the brink of Super Eight qualification.

AUS vs ZIM Highlights T20 World Cup 2026

  • Brian Bennett smashed an unbeaten 64 to anchor Zimbabwe’s innings
  • Tadiwanashe Marumani and Ryan Burl added vital runs in the middle overs
  • Blessing Muzarabani produced a fiery spell of 4 for 17
  • Brad Evans struck three key blows in the powerplay
  • Australia managed only two wickets in 20 overs while bowling
AUS vs ZIM Highlights T20 World Cup 2026
AUS vs ZIM Highlights T20 World Cup 2026

AUS vs ZIM Highlights T20 World Cup 2026 Overview

Zimbabwe posted a competitive 169 for 2 after steady contributions from Bennett, Marumani and Burl on a slow surface. Australia lost four wickets in the powerplay and were restricted to 146 despite Matt Renshaw’s fighting 65. Muzarabani’s career best 4 for 17 sealed a famous win.

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Australia playing XI:

Josh Inglis, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Tim David, Glenn Maxwell, Matt Renshaw, Marcus Stoinis, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Matthew Kuhnemann

Zimbabwe playing XI:

Josh Inglis, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Tim David, Glenn Maxwell, Matt Renshaw, Marcus Stoinis, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Matthew Kuhnemann

Match DetailInformation
GroundR Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
TossAustralia elected to field first
SeriesICC Men’s T20 World Cup
Season2025/26
Player of the MatchBlessing Muzarabani (Zimbabwe)
Match NumberT20I No. 3704
Hours of Play (Local Time) Start 11.00
First Session 11.00-12.30
Interval 12.30-12.50
Second Session 12.50-14.20
Match Day13 February 2026 – Day (20-over match)
On-field UmpireChris Gaffaney (New Zealand)
DRS OfficialRaveendra Wimalasiri (Sri Lanka)
TV UmpireRichard Illingworth (England)
Reserve UmpireKumar Dharmasena (Sri Lanka)
Match RefereeRichie Richardson (West Indies)
PointsZimbabwe 2, Australia 0
Blessing Muzarabani is pumped after getting rid of Matt Renshaw
Blessing Muzarabani is pumped after getting rid of Matt Renshaw

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FAQs

Q1 Who was Player of the Match in AUS vs ZIM T20 WC 2026?
Blessing Muzarabani for his match winning 4 for 17 spell.

Q2 What was the final score in AUS vs ZIM Highlights T20 World Cup 2026?
Zimbabwe 169 for 2, Australia 146 all out. Zimbabwe won by 23 runs.

Q3 What does this result mean for Group B?
Zimbabwe move closer to Super Eight qualification while Australia now face must win matches ahead.

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