AUS vs ZIM: 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: The Zimbabwean team, who came to bat first after losing the toss of Brian Bennett, showed a brilliant game. Bennett’s Fifty: Opener Brian Bennett played a patient inning of 64 runs unbeaten on 56 balls. Amazing partnership: Thanks to the important contribution of Tadivanashe Marumani (35) and Ryan Burl (35), Zimbabwe scored 100 runs in 20 overs. Made a challenging score of 169/2.Australian bowling: Marcus Stoinis and Cameron Green got 1-1 wicket for Kangaroos, but Stoinis’ thumb injury increased the team’s concern.2. Australia’s faltering start: Top order collapsed like a deck of cards. Australia’s start to chase the target was like a nightmare. Zimbabwe’s fast bowlers, Blessing Muzarabani and Brad Evans wreaked havoc and changed the course of the match in the first 5 overs. Captain Head bowled: Brad Evans gave the biggest blow to Australia by clean bowling Captain Travis Head (17). Back-to-back wickets: Josh Inglis (8), Cameron Green (0) and Tim David (0) returned to the pavilion cheaply. Latest score: Australia’s score is 38/4 after 6 overs. Glenn Maxwell and Matt Renshaw are currently struggling at the crease.3. What will be the history? Zimbabwe has made big 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 need to score runs at an average of more than 9 per over to win. Live Match Status (Timeline): ZIM: 169/2 (20 overs) AUS: 38/4 (6 overs) Target: 170 runs Needed: 132 runs in 14 overs (RRR: 9.43)

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