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Zimbabwe Stun Australia to Maintain Incredible Record at T20 World Cup
Brian Bennett's unbeaten 69 and Blessing Muzarabani's 4-17 led Zimbabwe to a 23-run win, keeping their perfect T20 World Cup record against Australia intact.
- On Friday, Zimbabwe national cricket team defeated Australia national cricket team by 23 runs in Colombo after posting 169-2 at the R Premadasa Stadium, with Australia bowled out for 146 in the final over.
- On a sluggish surface, Zimbabwe posted 169-2, with opener Brian Bennett carrying his bat for 69 off 54 balls and guiding the team past the 100-run mark in the 13th over.
- Using pace and variations, Zimbabwe's bowlers prevented any Australian momentum, with Blessing Muzarabani finishing with 4-17 as Australia collapsed after a 106-5 score.
- Zimbabwe's win preserves its perfect World Cup record against Australia, with Travis Head admitting his team misread the conditions amid injuries and form issues affecting Australia.
- Two decades on, Zimbabwe has again beaten Australia on the World Cup stage, with critics noting selectors' decision to omit Steve Smith has come back to haunt Australia.
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The AgeMisfiring Australia need to find trigger for T20 comeback after Zimbabwe humiliation
If Mitch Marsh’s men can overcome their growing hurdles and lift the T20 World Cup, it should go down as one of Australia’s greatest performances. Only the truest of true believers can see this happening.
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Leaning Left3Leaning Right3Center1Last UpdatedBias Distribution43% Left, 43% Right
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43% Right
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