AUS vs ZIM highlights: Zimbabwe stun Australia in T20 World Cup, win by 23 runs
AUS vs ZIM highlights: Zimbabwe stunned Australia in the 19th match of the T20 World Cup in Colombo. They defended 169 runs comfortably to win eventually by 23 runs. It was a clinical performance from them against the 2021 Champions.
AUS vs ZIM highlights: Zimbabwe stunned Australia in the 19th match of the T20 World Cup at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. After losing the toss, they had to bat first and they did really well to post 169 runs for the loss of two wickets in 20 overs. Brian Bennett scored 64 runs opening the innings and batted right through the innings, while Marumani did well to score 35 runs. Sikandar Raza played his part in the death overs, smashing an unbeaten 25 off 13 balls.
In response, Australia lost four wickets within the powerplay. Glenn Maxwell and Matt Renshaw then stitched a decent partnership to keep the team in the hunt but once their partnership was broken, it was all one-way traffic. Renshaw did extremely well but ran out of partners in the end as Australia succumbed under pressure to be skittled for just 146 runs. Blessing Muzarabani won the player of the match for returning with memorable figures of 4/17 in four overs.
Playing XIs
Australia (Playing XI): Travis Head(c), Josh Inglis(w), Cameron Green, Matt Renshaw, Glenn Maxwell, Tim David, Marcus Stoinis, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Matthew Kuhnemann
Zimbabwe (Playing XI): Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani(w), Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza(c), Ryan Burl, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Graeme Cremer, Blessing Muzarabani
Live updates : AUS vs ZIM live score
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2:37 PM (IST) February 13, 2026
Zimbabwe beat Australia!!
Wow!! Zimbabwe have beaten Australia by 23 runs and remain unbeaten in T20 World Cup against them. What a moment in Zimbabwe Cricket!! They always punch above their weight and have kept their Super 8 hopes alive.
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2:33 PM (IST) February 13, 2026
OUT!!
Australia are nine down now with Muzarabani picking up yet another wicket. Zimbabwe on the verge of creating history.
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2:32 PM (IST) February 13, 2026
OUT!!
Matter of time now before Zimbabwe seal a historic win over Australia. Renshaw is dismissed and Australia's hopes are done now.
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2:28 PM (IST) February 13, 2026
34 needed off 12 balls
A four off the last ball keeps Australia afloat and Renshaw needs to farm more strike now. Australia need 34 runs off 12 balls and Zimbabwe are favourites now.
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2:15 PM (IST) February 13, 2026
Six down!!
Australia are six down as Stoinis has been dismissed now. Zimbabwe are well on top as Masakadza strikes!! Renshaw will have to bat till the end now to win this for Australia
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2:10 PM (IST) February 13, 2026
OUT!!
Maxwell is GONE and a timely breakthrough for Zimbabwe. Australia are still 65 runs away from victory and things can change quickly now. Ryan Burl strikes
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2:06 PM (IST) February 13, 2026
65 needed off 36 balls
Maxwell and Renshaw have done well to help Australia make a comeback. But the required run-rate is still around 11. They need 65 runs off 36 balls.
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1:43 PM (IST) February 13, 2026
End of 9 overs!
At the end of nine overs, Australia are 62/4 and they still need 108 runs off 66 balls. How are they going to score boundaries regularly? It is going to be an interesting game.
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1:33 PM (IST) February 13, 2026
50 up for Australia!!
Australia have reached the 50-run mark in the 8th over of the innings. It has been a pretty slow going for the 2021 champions. Maxwell is key for them as Australia are 51/4 after 8 overs.
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1:28 PM (IST) February 13, 2026
7 overs done!!
The required run-rate is fast approaching 10 now. Australia are 42/4 after seven overs. Maxwell and Renshaw are batting in the middle and it is getting tougher to bat. Maxwell is extremely key for the Aussies.
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1:23 PM (IST) February 13, 2026
Welcome!!
Welcome to the live coverage of the ongoing Australia vs Zimbabwe clash in the T20 World Cup. Zimbabwe seem to be on to something special at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. They posted 169 runs for the loss of two wickets in their 20 overs and have now picked up four wickets for just 38 runs in six overs. Maxwell is key for Australia and Zimbabwe will be keen on putting more pressure on them.