Big Upset in Colombo

In the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 group match at Colombo, Zimbabwe defeated Australia by 23 runs. This was a huge surprise in the tournament.

Strong Batting Display

Zimbabwe batted first and scored 169 for 2. Brian Bennett played a smart and composed innings to set a good total.

Australia Falls Short

Australia struggled early in the chase and lost key wickets quickly. They could only manage 146, falling 23 runs short of the target.

Echo of 2007

This win was only the second time Zimbabwe beat Australia in a T20 World Cup. The first similar victory was back in the 2007 T20 World Cup.

What It Means Now

The result shakes up the group standings and puts Australia’s Super Eight hopes under pressure. Zimbabwe’s confidence rises after another big victory.

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