Zimbabwe pull off shock win over Australia at T20 World Cup

AFP | Colombo

Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com

Zimbabwe beat a depleted Australia by 23 runs yesterday in Colombo to pull off the biggest shock of the T20 World Cup so far.

After posting 169-2 in their 20 overs, thanks mainly to Brian Bennett’s classy 64 not out, Zimbabwe had Australia 29-4 before dismissing them for 146 in 19.3 overs.

The Zimbabweans, ranked 11th were always in control against their second-ranked opponents in the Group B game at R. Premadasa Stadium after opening bowlers Blessing Muzarabani and Brad Evans ripped out Australia’s top order.

There were sensational scenes at the venue as a group of Zimbabwe fans dressed in their team jerseys celebrated the win with a traditional dance.

“It is a huge win for us,” said Bennett.

“There are fans who have come all the way from Zimbabwe and they have enjoyed the game and it is a special feeling today to get a win here.” Muzarabani was the pick of the bowlers finishing with 4-17.