February 13, 2026 3:54 PM

T20 World Cup: Muzarabani, Bennett orchestrate famous Zimbabwe win over Australia

Zimbabwe upset Australia by 23 runs in their second match of the T20 World Cup 2026 at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Friday, powered by a career-best bowling display from Blessing Muzarabani and Brad Evans, and a gutsy 64 not out from Brian Bennett. Batting first, Zimbabwe posted 169/2 in 20 overs. Openers Bennett and Tadiwanashe Marumani put on 61 for the first wicket before Marumani was dismissed for 35 off 21 balls. Ryan Burl added 35, and Bennett remained unbeaten on 64 off 56 balls, steering...