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Zimbabwe pull off shock win over Australia at T20 World Cup

Zimbabwe have beaten a depleted Australia by 23 runs in Colombo to pull off the biggest shock of the T20 World Cup so far, reports AFP.

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.

Read the full match report here.

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