Australia vs Zimbabwe delivered a tense Group B encounter at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Zimbabwe set a competitive total of 169/2 in 20 overs after Australia won the toss and chose to bowl first.
Innings Breakdown
Zimbabwe’s batting was anchored by Brian Bennett’s patient 64 off 56 balls, with Sikandar Raza blasting 25 off 13 to propel the score in the death overs. Australia’s bowlers, led by Nathan Ellis (0/34) and Adam Zampa (0/31), kept it tight but leaked runs late.
In the chase, Australia slumped to 51/4 after 8 overs, needing 119 off the remaining 12 at a steep run rate of nearly 10. Travis Head fell for 15 off 11, while Matt Renshaw (13*) and Glenn Maxwell (9*) steady the innings amid wickets from Blessing Muzarabani and Brad Evans (2 each).
Standings Context
A win keeps Australia’s Super Eights hopes alive post their Ireland victory, despite missing captain Mitchell Marsh. Zimbabwe, buoyed by beating Oman, showed fight with their pace attack.
