Zimbabwe defeats Australia in ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026

Key facts

• Zimbabwe secured a 23-run victory over Australia in Match 19 of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men's T20 World Cup 2026.
• The match was held at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on 13 February 2026.
• Zimbabwe scored 169/2 in 20 overs, while Australia was dismissed for 146 runs in 19.3 overs.
• Blessing Muzarabani was named Player of the Match for his bowling performance of 4 wickets for 17 runs in 4 overs.
• Blessing Muzarabani achieved his 100th T20 International (T20I) wicket and recorded his career-best bowling figures during this match.
• Matt Renshaw was the top scorer for Australia with 65 runs, sharing a 77-run partnership with Glenn Maxwell.
• With this win, Zimbabwe moved to the second position in the Group B points table.
• Zimbabwe now leads Australia 2-0 in the history of Men's T20 World Cups, having previously defeated them in 2007.