Big upset in Colombo, Kangaroo team defeated in front of the target of 170, Zimbabwe bowlers created chaos:

News India Live, Digital Desk: Sri Lanka’s R. A big explosion is being seen in Premadasa Stadium today. In the 19th match of the T20 World Cup 2026, Zimbabwe has spoiled the condition of the strong title contender Australia. The Australian team, which came to chase the target of 170 runs, lost its 4 big wickets in the power play itself.

1. Zimbabwe’s huge score: Brian Bennett’s brilliance

After losing the toss and coming to bat first, Zimbabwe team played brilliantly.

Bennett’s Fifty: opener Brian Bennett Unbeaten on 56 balls 64 runs Played a patient innings.

Amazing partnership: Thanks to important contributions from Tadivanashe Marumani (35) and Ryan Burl (35), Zimbabwe won the match in 20 overs. 169/2 Made a challenging score of.

Australian bowling: For the Kangaroos, Marcus Stoinis and Cameron Green got 1 wicket each, but Stoinis’ thumb injury increased the team’s worries.

2. Australia’s faltering start: Top order collapsed like a pack of cards

Australia’s chase of the target had a nightmare-like start. zimbabwe fast bowlers, Blessing Muzarabani And brad evans Wreaked havoc and changed the course of the match in the first 5 overs.

Captain Head Bold: Captain Travis Head (17) was clean bowled by Brad Evans and gave the biggest blow to Australia.

Back-to-back wickets: Josh Inglis (8), Cameron Green (0) and Tim David (0) returned to the pavilion cheaply.

Latest Score: Australia’s score after 6 overs 38/4 Is. Glenn Maxwell and Matt Renshaw are currently struggling at the crease.

3. What will happen in history?

Zimbabwe has caused major upsets in the T20 World Cup before also. If they succeed in defeating Australia today, it will completely change the equations of Group B. Australia still needs to score runs at an average of more than 9 per over to win.

Live status of the match (Timeline):

ZIM: 169/2 (20 overs)

Aus: 38/4 (6 overs)

Target: 170 runs

Need: 132 runs in 14 overs (RRR: 9.43)