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Australia wins the toss and fields against Zimbabwe at the T20 World Cup

  • On Friday, Zimbabwe national T20 side beat Australia national T20 side by 23 runs at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, setting 170 and bowling Australia out for 146.
  • With key injuries ruling Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood out, Australia entered depleted while Zimbabwe arrived confident, reaching 47 for no loss in six powerplay overs.
  • Key performances included Blessing Muzarabani's four-wicket haul as Brian Bennett anchored Zimbabwe's 169/2 and Australia slipped to 29/4 inside five overs.
  • The result places serious pressure on Australia's Super Eight hopes, as Zimbabwe's win keeps the Chevrons firmly in contention with Ireland and Sri Lanka upcoming.
  • Social media erupted with posts like `OMG Zimbabwe!` and `Zimbabwe Beat Australia by 23 Runs`, while fans and commentators recalled 2007 as media personality Zainab Abbas noted deja vu.
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Three Men On A Boat broke the news in on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
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