Australia vs Zimbabwe scorecard and result
ICC Men's T20 World Cup · 19th Match, Group B
vs
Zimbabwe won by 23 runs
· R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama, Colombo
Zimbabwe won by 23 runs in the 19th Match, Group B, ICC Men's T20 World Cup at R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama, Colombo. Final scores: Australia 146 (19.3/20 ov, target 170), Zimbabwe 169/2.
Toss: Australia, elected to field first. Blessing Muzarabani was named player of the match.
Innings by innings: Zimbabwe 169/2 (20 ov), Australia 146 (19.3 ov).
Australia vs Zimbabwe scorecard
Australia 146(19.3 ov)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Ingliscaught | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Travis Headout | 17 | 15 | 3 | 0 |
| Cameron Greencaught | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Tim Davidcaught | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Glenn Maxwellout | 31 | 32 | 1 | 1 |
| Matt Renshawcaught | 65 | 44 | 5 | 1 |
| Marcus Stoiniscaught | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Ben Dwarshuiscaught | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Nathan Ellisnot out | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Adam Zampaout | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Kuhnemannrun out | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Bowler (Zimbabwe) | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sikandar Raza | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 8.5 |
| Blessing Muzarabani | 4 | 0 | 17 | 4 | 4.25 |
| Brad Evans | 3.3 | 0 | 23 | 3 | 6.57 |
| Dion Myers | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Graeme Cremer | 4 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 8.25 |
| Wellington Masakadza | 4 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 9 |
| Ryan Burl | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 9 |
Zimbabwe 169/2(20 ov)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Bennettnot out | 64 | 56 | 7 | 0 |
| Tadiwanashe Marumanicaught | 35 | 21 | 7 | 0 |
| Ryan Burlcaught | 35 | 30 | 4 | 0 |
| Sikandar Razanot out | 25 | 13 | 2 | 1 |
Did not bat: Dion Myers, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Graeme Cremer, Blessing Muzarabani
| Bowler (Australia) | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Dwarshuis | 4 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 10 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 2.5 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 6 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Matthew Kuhnemann | 3 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 8 |
| Nathan Ellis | 4 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 8.5 |
| Adam Zampa | 4 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 7.75 |
| Cameron Green | 1.1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 5.14 |
Ball by ball: final deliveries
- 19.3Evans to Kuhnemann, OUT
- 19.2Evans to Ellis, 1 run
- 19.1Evans to Ellis, FOUR
- 18.6Muzarabani to Zampa, OUT
- 18.5Muzarabani to Zampa, 2 runs
- 18.4Muzarabani to Renshaw, OUT
- 18.3Muzarabani to Renshaw, 2 runs
- 18.2Muzarabani to Renshaw, no run
- 18.1Muzarabani to Ellis, 1 run
- 17.6Evans to Renshaw, FOUR
- 17.5Evans to Ellis, 1 run
- 17.4Evans to Dwarshuis, OUT
- 17.3Evans to Renshaw, 1 run
- 17.2Evans to Renshaw, no run
- 17.1Evans to Dwarshuis, 1 run
- 16.6Cremer to Renshaw, 2 runs
- 16.5Cremer to Dwarshuis, 1 run
- 16.4Cremer to Dwarshuis, 2 runs
Match notes
- MT Renshaw: 50 off 34 balls (3 x 4, 1 x 6)
- Drinks: Australia - 105/4 in 14.0 overs (GJ Maxwell 31, MT Renshaw 45)
- Australia: 100 runs in 13.3 overs (81 balls), Extras 4
- 5th Wicket: 50 runs in 44 balls (GJ Maxwell 24, MT Renshaw 26, Ex 2)
- Australia: 50 runs in 7.3 overs (45 balls), Extras 4
- Drinks: Australia - 38/4 in 6.0 overs (GJ Maxwell 6, MT Renshaw 4)
- Powerplay: Overs 0.1 - 6.0 (Mandatory - 38 runs, 4 wickets)
- Australia innings
- Innings Break: Zimbabwe - 169/2 in 20.0 overs (BJ Bennett 64, Sikandar Raza 25)
- Zimbabwe: 150 runs in 17.6 overs (108 balls), Extras 10
- BJ Bennett: 50 off 43 balls (6 x 4)
- Drinks: Zimbabwe - 118/1 in 14.0 overs (BJ Bennett 45, RP Burl 28)
Questions and answers
- What time does Australia vs Zimbabwe start?
- Australia vs Zimbabwe started on Friday, 13 February 2026 at 05:30 UTC. The time at the top of this page is shown in your local timezone.
- Where is Australia vs Zimbabwe being played?
- The match was played at R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama, Colombo.
- Who won the toss in Australia vs Zimbabwe?
- Australia, elected to field first.
- Who won Australia vs Zimbabwe?
- Zimbabwe won by 23 runs. Australia scored 146 (19.3/20 ov, target 170) and Zimbabwe scored 169/2.