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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Sport
Martin Pegan

Zimbabwe stun Australia with 23-run victory at T20 World Cup – as it happened

Blessing Muzarabani celebrates as Zimbabwe defeat Australia by 23 runs at the R. Premadasa Cricket Stadium in Colombo during the 2026 T20 World Cup
Blessing Muzarabani celebrates as Zimbabwe defeat Australia by 23 runs at the R. Premadasa Cricket Stadium in Colombo during the 2026 T20 World Cup. Photograph: Ishara S Kodikara/AFP/Getty Images

Match report

That’s all from me – thanks for following along as Zimbabwe showed that history does repeat with a stunning T20 World Cup victory over Australia. Here is the full report …

Updated

Sikandar Raza can barely contain his excitement, not that he’s really trying as he rightly talks up Zimbabwe’s all round performance even before looking ahead. But there is still the slight matter of cramps that forced the Zimbabwe captain from the field several times during Australia’s chase.

These are just cramps and I should be fine in the next day or two with a bit of rest.

I’m very happy and very proud. I have the feeling of a brother whose younger brothers have achieved something together. The culture, environment, and unity we’ve created in this team is amazing and to win is unbelievable.

The boys deserve to enjoy the win today. If we stick to the same processes, and take it one game at a time … we are in a great position but it doesn’t mean anything. The next game is now the most important one.

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