Zimbabwe Stun Australia in T20 World Cup Thriller After Muzarabani’s 4-17 Masterclass
Zimbabwe have shaken the T20 World Cup with a statement that few saw coming, a commanding 23-run victory over Australia that has completely reshaped Group B.
At the center of it all was Blessing Muzarabani. Tall, relentless and precise under pressure, he delivered a spell for the ages, finishing with four wickets for just 17 runs. Against one of the most feared batting lineups in world cricket, that is not just impressive, it is match-defining.
Set 170 to win at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Australia never truly settled. Early wickets fell in clusters. Big names walked back to the pavilion far too soon. Josh Inglis was dismissed. Cameron Green and Tim David both fell cheaply. And suddenly, the giants of world cricket were reeling at 29 for four.
There was resistance. Matt Renshaw produced a fighting 65 and Glenn Maxwell tried to steady the chase. Their partnership briefly gave Australia hope. But the pressure kept building. The required run rate climbed. And when Renshaw mistimed a shot off Muzarabani in the final overs, the contest effectively ended.
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Earlier, Zimbabwe had built their total with patience and discipline. Brian Bennett anchored the innings with an unbeaten 64, choosing control over chaos. Tadiwanashe Marumani and Ryan Burl added valuable runs and captain Sikandar Raza provided a late burst that pushed the total to a competitive 169 for two. It was not explosive, but it was smart cricket on a slow surface.
What makes this result so significant is the context. Australia entered the tournament as one of the favorites. Zimbabwe, often viewed as underdogs, have now beaten them twice in T20 World Cup history. This win also leaves Group B wide open, with Sri Lanka still in the mix and qualification far from guaranteed.
For Zimbabwe, this is more than two points. It is proof of growth, belief and composure under pressure. Muzarabani also reached a personal milestone, claiming his 100th wicket in T20 internationals, further cementing his place as one of the format’s most dangerous fast bowlers.
For Australia, questions will now follow. Can they regroup quickly. Can their top order respond under pressure. And can they navigate what has suddenly become a must-win path forward.
The T20 World Cup thrives on moments like this. Upsets that redefine expectations. Performances that demand global attention. And teams that refuse to play the script written for them.
Stay with us for continuing coverage of the T20 World Cup as the drama in Group B intensifies and the road to the knockout stage becomes even more unpredictable.
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