AUS vs ZIM Match 19 T20 WC Highlights: ZIM Won By 23 Runs

Zimbabwe delivered a proper World Cup upset on February 13, 2026, beating Australia by 23 runs in Colombo. It was not a one-off shock either. Zimbabwe has now beaten Australia for the second time in T20 World Cup history.

Australia chose to field first, but Zimbabwe stayed calm with the bat and then ripped through the chase with early wickets. Blessing Muzarabani led that fight with the best T20I spell of his career, finishing with 4 for 17.

Match Summary

Team	Score	Overs
Zimbabwe	169/2	20
Australia	146	20
Result	Zimbabwe won by 23 runs

Zimbabwe Set 169 With Bennett Holding Firm

Zimbabwe built the innings around Brian Bennett’s unbeaten 64 off 56 balls. He kept the scoring steady and let others attack around him.

Tadiwanashe Marumani gave Zimbabwe the early push with a fast 35, and Ryan Burl matched it to keep pressure on Australia. Sikandar Raza then finished strongly with 25 not out off 13 balls to lift Zimbabwe to 169 for 2.

Top Batting Performances

Batter	Team	Runs
Brian Bennett	Zimbabwe	64*
Tadiwanashe Marumani	Zimbabwe	35
Ryan Burl	Zimbabwe	35
Sikandar Raza	Zimbabwe	25*
Matt Renshaw	Australia	65
Glenn Maxwell	Australia	31

Australia Collapses, Renshaw Fights Alone

Australia’s chase never settled because Zimbabwe struck early and kept taking wickets. Australia lost four wickets in the powerplay and spent most of the chase trying to recover.

Matt Renshaw tried to pull the game back with 65 off 44 balls, and Glenn Maxwell added 31, but Zimbabwe kept the squeeze on. Australia finished on 146 and Zimbabwe sealed a famous win.

Top Bowling Performances

Bowler	Team	Wickets	Runs
Blessing Muzarabani	Zimbabwe	4	17
Brad Evans	Zimbabwe	3	23

Player of the Match: Blessing Muzarabani

Blessing Muzarabani won Player of the Match for 4 for 17. Zimbabwe got early breakthroughs because he hit the right length and got extra bounce. This was the best T20I spell of his career, and it set up a result Zimbabwe fans will remember for years.