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Match 19, R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
, Feb 13, 2026
% Chance to Win
AUS
ZIM
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Up to number 2! Zimbabwe move to second spot in the points table! What a feeling. One more win and they are into the Super Eights! Having defeated Australia, Zimbabwe will now back themselves to win at least one of their next two matches. They meet Ireland next, in Pallekele, on Tuesday, 17th February, 2026, in an afternoon clash (9.30 am GMT). As far as the Aussies are concerned, they might have felt that only Sri Lanka would be their issue in this group. All of a sudden, they could be a loss away from being relegated in the opening round. They meet Sri Lanka next, also in Pallekele, on Monday, 16th February, 2026, in an evening clash (1.30 pm GMT). Like Zimbabwe, they are also struggling with fitness issues, but unlike the Rhodesians, they are on the brink of elimination, if their cricket does not improve.
Only 13 able bodies in the squad - The victorious captain of Zimbabwe, SIKANDAR RAZA, is asked about his leg first. Raza replies saying that he has been here before. Adds that in Sri Lanka, this is not the first time it is happening with him. Raza goes on to say that in the pressure of the game, leading the side, workload and all, these things happen, but stresses that it is just a cramp and with a couple of days' rest, he should be fine. On the win, Sikandar says that he is feeling very proud to see how the team went about its business, watching from the sidelines. Stresses that a lot of it goes down to the culture they have built for the past few years. On the approach while batting, the skipper says that at 70-odd after 10 overs, he was happy. Details that someone said in the change room that 190 is on but he replied that if you look at 190 now, you will be 140 all out. So just go at 8s and 9s an over. SR explains that he has played enough games in Sri Lanka to know how the pitch behaves as the day goes on. Admits that 170 (actually 169) did look a bit short from the way they batted but lauds his bowlers for the way they bowled and came out firing, stating it amazing. On the injuries to players, Sikandar Raza informs that they have got only 13 able bodies in the squad. Details that he went down while Graeme Cremer also got a split webbing. He presumes that Zimbabwe are looking for replacements because ideally in these conditions, he opines that you need 15 fit bodies. On the team celebrating the win, Raza says that he will allow the players to enjoy, stating that they deserve to enjoy on this day. But adds that for him, Saturday is a travelling day and then they need to get back to business. Ends by saying that where Zimbabwe are is a great position but it does not guarantee anything, so the next game becomes very important for his side.
Need to go back to the 2023 blueprint - The skipper of Australia, TRAVIS HEAD, on being asked about his decision at the toss, replies saying that he and the management thought it was a good wicket. Hence, the decision to bowl. Adds that it did feel tacky at the start but the way it played after that, he felt that 169 was under par. However, Head adds that as it turned out, batting proved to be very difficult in the second innings. Credits Zimbabwe for batting well, keeping wickets in hand at the death. Though, he says that Australia would have taken the score of 169 at the halfway mark. On the feedback received from the bowlers during the innings break and also the batters who were out in the middle, Travis says that the feedback throughout was that it was a good wicket. Adds that the Aussies put themselves under pressure by losing too many wickets and despite having a partnership in the middle, it left them needing too much to do at the end. On injury worries in the camp, the skipper says that the team has been here before. Points out to the 2023 ODI World Cup where they had a few injured players but managed to get through. Adds that this team finds itself in the same position. TH goes onto say that in 2023, there were certain guys who took the team through. So, he ends by saying that this unit will go back to that blueprint and see how to get back to winning ways.
A real blessing for Zimbabwe! For his matchwinning spell of 4-0-17-4, Zimbabwe's BLESSING MUZARABANI has been adjudged the PLAYER OF THE MATCH. On his bowling spell, Muzarabani says that he was bowling to one of the best players in the world, so was really happy that it came out nicely from the hand. On needing to adjust from their match against Oman, Blessing says that the good thing was that the boundary size was in his favour. So, he adds, he just had to use that and further says that the wicket was slow as well. So, he says that he just had to adjust a litle bit. On missing his bowling partner, Richard Ngarava, BM believes that Brad Evans bowled really well and everyone else came up for the team too. Blessing Muzarabani stresses that they bowled as a unit. On his attempt at bowling yorkers, Muzarabani smiles and says that when you play, it becomes really hard to understand what is a good length. On this historic win, Blessing agrees that it feels really good to beat Australia but quickly adds that it will be really nice to qualify (for the Super Eights). So, he ends by saying that the players will be thinking about the next game now.
... THE PRESENTATION ...
Make the best of what you got - What a day for Zimbabwe. Started the day losing Brendan Taylor and then midway through the chase, lost their captain too, for the match. But they rallied around one another and gave it their all. Zimbabwe batted with discipline to not throw their wickets away while with the ball, bowled with fire. Brian Bennett showed up with the bat but the bowling was a total team effort. Barring that one stand between Maxwell and Renshaw, they had their foot on Australia's throat always. If it was the three musketeers against Oman, two of those stepped up again - Blessing Muzarabani and Brad Evans - sharing 7 wickets between themselves, but crucially, removing the top four Aussie batters inside 5 overs. Please stay tuned for the presentation.
Where is that big-hitting lineup? A lot has been hyped about Australia and their ability to clear the field with big sixes. But those batters have simply not turned up in this event so far. Yes, they have been hampered by injuries but the batting woes are a big concern. Just like the bowling, Powerplay hurt them with the bat as well. They were down and out at 29/4 inside the 5th over and had it not been for a fighting partnership of 77 between Matt Renshaw and Glenn Maxwell, this could have been even more embarassing. Factor this - only three batters managed to reach double figures. Renshaw fought hard for his 65 but ran out of partners.
Was chasing the right option? A lot will be talked about Travis Head's decision at the toss. This being a day game, a slow pitch, should he have chosen to bowl? He probably chose to bowl given the early moisture on the surface. But the Aussies struggled in the Powerplay, spraying the new ball to all parts. In fact, they struggled throughout their innings, picking up only 2 wickets in the entire part! They clearly struggled with the heat and humidity, not able to land the ball consistently at all. Australia did come back towards the end of the first innings though. The last 6 overs went for just 51 runs and they would have been happy heading into the innings break chasing a target of 170, as at one stage, 200 seemed to be on the cards.
Zimbabwe - 2, Australia - 0! The entire Zimbabwean team is cheering and celebrating as one. What a piece of history in their cricket. They beat Australia in the 2007 World Cup. They have beaten Australia again, 19 years later. So in the history of Men's T20 World Cups, Zimbabwe lead Australia 2-0! Batted well, bowled with fire and whether this is an undermanned Aussie team or not, does not matter. What matters is - Group C is alive and kicking, becoming the second group of death!
19.3
W
Brad Evans To Matthew Kuhnemann OUT!
OUT! KUHNEMANN IS RUN OUT! Full and straight, Kuhnemann misses his flick and is hit on the pads. The ball balloons towards the bowler. Meanwhile, Kuhnemann is looking for the single and is forced to stop short. But is too late. The bowler has an under-arm shy at the striker's end and hits the stumps! The run out appeal is referred upstairs, with Kuhnemann looking to go back, but the replay finds him short. ZIMBABWE BEAT AUSTRALIA BY 23 RUNS and history is repeated!
Direct hit! Is this the end of the game? It has been referred upstairs. Yup, it is!
19.2
1
Brad Evans To Nathan Ellis
Slower ball, comes out as a full toss, wide outside off, Ellis throws his bat at it and slices it over cover for a single.
19.1
4
Brad Evans To Nathan Ellis
FOUR! Runs away fine. On a length, around middle and off, Nathan Ellis swings hard but is early into his shot. Gets a massive inside edge which races past the leg stump to the fine leg fence.
Matthew Kuhnemann is the last batter in, replacing Adam Zampa.
End Of The Over 19 : 141/9
5 Runs
- 118.1
- 018.2
- 218.3
- W 18.4
- 218.5
- W 18.6
A. Zampa
2 (2)
N. Ellis
2 (2)
B. Muzarabani
4-0-17-4
18.6
W
Blessing Muzarabani To Adam Zampa OUT!
OUT! BOWLED! Zampa walks well across his stumps and Muzarabani fires a full toss at the middle and leg line. Zampa misses his flick and the ball hits the timber. 100TH T20I WICKET FOR MUZARABANI and he now has 7 wickets in the tournament. Additionally, 4/17 are his best bowling figures in T20Is!
18.5
2
Blessing Muzarabani To Adam Zampa
Landed outside off, pretty fulll, Adam Zampa backs away and then throws his bat at it. Gets a thick outside edge which is stopped with a bit of a fumble by Graeme Cremer at deep third. Two runs taken. 29 more needed from 7 balls.
8 balls still left in this game. Australia will do well to understand that they need to play out their 20 overs at least, just in case net run rate comes into the equation at a later stage. Try and get as close to 150 as possible. Adam Zampa walks in next, at number 10, replacing Matt Renshaw.
18.4
W
Blessing Muzarabani To Matt Renshaw OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Renshaw falls and that should be it for this match. Slower ball, on a length, outside off, Matt Renshaw backs away to the leg side and looks to slog but only gets a massive top edge. The ball goes high in the air and Ryan Burl runs in from cover to take a pretty decent catch. End of a fighting knock from Renshaw but the writing is on the wall for the Aussies. From 106/4, they have slipped to 139/8! Equation - 31 runs, 8 balls!
18.3
2
Blessing Muzarabani To Matt Renshaw
On middle and leg, dropped short, Renshaw pulls it through square leg for a couple.
18.2
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Matt Renshaw
Gold dust. Dot ball. On a length, around middle and off, Matt Renshaw backs away and looks to slash but misses.
18.1
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Nathan Ellis
Around off, chipped wide of the bowler, to his left, for a single.
Blessing Muzarabani returns. 3-0-12-2 so far.
End Of The Over 18 : 136/7
7 Runs
- 117.1
- 017.2
- 117.3
- W 17.4
- 117.5
- 417.6
M. Renshaw
63 (41)
N. Ellis
1 (1)
B. Evans
3-0-18-3
17.6
4
Brad Evans To Matt Renshaw
FOUR! WHACK! Full and outside of, Renshaw hammers this straight back past the bowler for a boundary down the ground. Long off is nowhere near the ball. Just 7 from the over with a wicket. Brad Evans' bowling figures read 3-0-18-3!
17.5
1
Brad Evans To Nathan Ellis
On middle and off, pushed towards cover for a run.
Nathan Ellis walks in next, at number 9, replacing Ben Dwarshuis.
17.4
W
Brad Evans To Ben Dwarshuis OUT!
OUT! STUNNING CATCH! It may or may not be the catch of the tournament but it certainly has hammered a nail on Australia's chances. On middle and leg, Dwarshuis stays back and swings hard. Connects well too, but does not get much elevation. The ball goes flat and is flying, but there is a Superman present at deep mid-wicket. Tony Munyonga charges to his right and flies parallel to the ground, diving spectacularly to grab a blinder! The Zimbabweans are cock-a-hoop and the victory line keeps getting closer. From 106/4, AUSTRALIA ARE NOW 131/7! Equation - 39 runs, 14 balls!
17.3
1
Brad Evans To Matt Renshaw
Very full, around middle and off, Renshaw drives it down the ground and the fielder from long on charges in, knowing the game situation. Prevents the second and keeps the batters to just a single. 39 more needed from 15 balls.
17.2
0
Brad Evans To Matt Renshaw
Full and straight, from around the wicket, Matt Renshaw looks to swing but misses and is hit on the pads. The bowler appeals for LBW but the umpire moves away. The wicketkeeper signals that it was heading down the leg side.
17.1
1
Brad Evans To Ben Dwarshuis
Full and straight, Ben Dwarshuis drives it straight back past the bowler for a single down to long on.
We should be having a bowling change now as Masakadza has bowled out. Brad Evans returns. 2-0-11-2 so far.
End Of The Over 17 : 129/6
7 Runs
- 016.1
- 116.2
- 116.3
- 216.4
- 116.5
- 216.6
M. Renshaw
58 (38)
B. Dwarshuis
5 (5)
G. Cremer
4-0-33-0
16.6
2
Graeme Cremer To Matt Renshaw
Landed outside off, Matt punches it through the covers for a brace. 4-0-33-0 for Graeme Cremer.
16.5
1
Graeme Cremer To Ben Dwarshuis
Shorter, around middle, Dwarshuis pulls it through mid on for a single.
16.4
2
Graeme Cremer To Ben Dwarshuis
Fuller, around off, Ben gets down on a knee and slog-sweeps it over mid-wicket. There is a fielder at deep square leg and one at deep mid-wicket but the ball lands in between. Two runs taken.
16.3
1
Graeme Cremer To Matt Renshaw
Outside off, punched through the covers for a run.
16.2
1
Graeme Cremer To Ben Dwarshuis
Floated, outside off, Dwarshuis goes for a big swing but gets a thick outside edge towards short third. A single taken.
16.1
0
Graeme Cremer To Ben Dwarshuis
Tossed up, outside off, Ben Dwarshuis comes down the track and looks to flick but misses and is hit on the pads.
End Of The Over 16 : 122/6
8 Runs
- 115.1
- 115.2
- 115.3
- W 15.4
- 115.5
- 415.6
M. Renshaw
55 (36)
B. Dwarshuis
1 (1)
W. Masakadza
4-0-36-1
15.6
4
Wellington Masakadza To Matt Renshaw
FOUR! Down the leg side, Renshaw shuffles across and tickles it past the keeper to the fine leg fence. 8 from the over and Wellington Masakadza finishes with bowling figures of 4-0-36-1.
15.5
1
Wellington Masakadza To Ben Dwarshuis
On middle, Ben Dwarshuis eases it down to long on for a single.
Ben Dwarshuis walks in next, at number 8, replacing Marcus Stoinis.
15.4
W
Wellington Masakadza To Marcus Stoinis OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! As expected, the new batter will find it difficult to get going straightaway. Full, outside off, Marcus Stoinis gets down on a knee and plays the slog. But he barely gets any elevation and hits it pretty flat to Tashinga Musekiwa at deep mid-wicket, who makes no mistake. Early exit for Stoinis and from 106/4, AUSTRALIA ARE NOW 117/6! Equation - 53 runs, 26 balls.
15.3
1
Wellington Masakadza To Matt Renshaw
Outside off, swept towards long on for one.
15.2
1
Wellington Masakadza To Marcus Stoinis
Punched down to long off for a single.
15.1
1
Wellington Masakadza To Matt Renshaw
50 UP FOR RENSHAW! His first half century in T20 internationals and it has come in a World Cup match. Been a wonderful innings. Gets there with a simple pull through square leg for a single.
End Of The Over 15 : 114/5
9 Runs
- 114.1
- W 14.2
- 414.3
- 114.4
- 214.5
- 114.6
M. Renshaw
49 (33)
M. Stoinis
5 (2)
R. Burl
1-0-9-1
14.6
1
Ryan Burl To Matt Renshaw
On middle and leg, flicked towards deep mid-wicket for a single. A wicket and 9 runs to kickstart Burl for the day. Or whatever is left of it.
14.5
2
Ryan Burl To Matt Renshaw
Full, on middle and leg, Renshaw works it through mid-wicket for a couple.
14.4
1
Ryan Burl To Marcus Stoinis
Outside off, punched through point for a single.
14.3
4
Ryan Burl To Marcus Stoinis
FOUR! Nicely done. Landed outside off, Marcus Stoinis gets down and gently reverse paddles this past the keeper, to his right, to the deep third fence, to get going with a boundary.
14.2
W
Ryan Burl To Glenn Maxwell OUT!
OUT! BOWLED! The leggie gets rid of Maxwell! Zimbabwe get the breakthrough they were looking for. The 77-run stand has been broken. Full, outside off, Glenn Maxwell goes for a mighty swing but the ball sticks on the surface, comes on slowly, takes the inside edge and hits the stumps! Big, big wicket for Zimbabwe and AUSTRALIA ARE NOW 106/5, NEEDING ANOTHER 64 RUNS FROM 34 BALLS! Marcus Stoinis walks in next, at number 7, replacing Maxwell.
14.1
1
Ryan Burl To Matt Renshaw
Very full, down the leg side, Matt Renshaw whips it through mid-wicket for a single.
DRINKS BREAK. For the third time in this innings. It really is a hot day in Colombo. Australia have upped the scoring rate in the last few overs, amassing 33 runs in the last 3. The equation reads 65 runs from 36 balls, which is possible in a normal T20 scenario, but on a pitch which is dying down, pretty difficult, especially for a new batter. So from Zimbabwe's point of view, they just need to find a way to break this partnership. A bit of good news for Zimbabwe, with Sikandar Raza coming back on the field. Doesn't look a 100 percent fit, but sometimes, a captain can inspire by just being on the field. Ryan Burl has been given the ball now.
End Of The Over 14 : 105/4
12 Runs
- 013.1
- 113.2
- 613.3
- 413.4
- 113.5
- 013.6
G. Maxwell
31 (31)
M. Renshaw
45 (30)
W. Masakadza
3-0-28-0
13.6
0
Wellington Masakadza To Glenn Maxwell
Short and outside off, cut straight to cover. 12 from the over, 33 in the last 3!
13.5
1
Wellington Masakadza To Matt Renshaw
Around middle, punched down to long off for a single.
13.4
4
Wellington Masakadza To Matt Renshaw
FOUR! Nicely done. Renshaw is expecting a change of pace, so waits in his crease. Gets a slow and full ball, down the leg side and he sweeps it to the fine leg fence.
13.3
6
Wellington Masakadza To Matt Renshaw
SIX! WALLOP! Full, around off, Matt Renshaw uses his big reach, gets to the pitch of the ball and swings it straight back over the bowler's head, right in front of the sightscreen! 100 UP FOR AUSTRALIA! 70 more needed from 39 balls. The stand moves to 71 (54).
13.2
1
Wellington Masakadza To Glenn Maxwell
IN THE AIR... JUST SHORT! Full, around off, Maxwell gets underneath it and goes for the big slog but cannot get to the pitch of the ball. Miscues it towards wide long on but luckily for him, the ball lands in front. Single taken.
13.1
0
Wellington Masakadza To Glenn Maxwell
Full and wide outside off, no pace, Glenn Maxwell goes for the reverse sweep but misses.
Time for a bowling change? Nope. Masakadza continues.
End Of The Over 13 : 93/4
10 Runs
- 412.1
- 112.2
- 112.3
- 212.4
- 112.5
- 112.6
G. Maxwell
30 (28)
M. Renshaw
34 (27)
G. Cremer
3-0-26-0
12.6
1
Graeme Cremer To Glenn Maxwell
Full, on middle, Glenn Maxwell sweeps it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
12.5
1
Graeme Cremer To Matt Renshaw
Flat and short, on middle, Matt Renshaw pushes it to long on for one.
12.4
2
Graeme Cremer To Matt Renshaw
Short, on leg, Matt Renshaw pulls it to right of deep square leg for a couple of runs.
12.3
1
Graeme Cremer To Glenn Maxwell
Exceptional fielding! The Chevrons are all pumped up. Tossed up, outside off, Glenn Maxwell sits down and slog sweeps it to the deep mid-wicket region. Tony Munyonga is the man near the boundary ropes. He judges that the ball is flying over him, therefore, he takes a leap, takes the catch and flicks it into the field to save the biggie. Only single taken from the delivery.
12.2
1
Graeme Cremer To Matt Renshaw
Short, on middle, Matt Renshaw pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
12.1
4
Graeme Cremer To Matt Renshaw
FOUR! SHOT! Full, around leg and it's a googly. Matt Renshaw sits down on one knee and sweeps it to the deep square leg fence for four runs.
End Of The Over 12 : 83/4
11 Runs
- 111.1
- 111.2
- 111.3
- 011.4
- 611.5
- 211.6
G. Maxwell
28 (26)
M. Renshaw
26 (23)
W. Masakadza
2-0-16-0
11.6
2
Wellington Masakadza To Glenn Maxwell
On a length, on off, Glenn Maxwell offers an inside-out shot, to deep cover. The fielder in the deep sprints to his right and dives to flick the ball into the field of play, just before it hits the boundary cushion. Two runs taken.
11.5
6
Wellington Masakadza To Glenn Maxwell
SIX! That was some attempt from Myers! Short of a length, on leg, Glenn Maxwell hangs back and slogs it toward the left of the long on region. Myers sprints across the line and leaps to take the catch. He grabs the ball mid air, but spills it away and the ball drops beyond the boundary cushion.
11.4
0
Wellington Masakadza To Glenn Maxwell
Masakadza drags his length back, on off, Glenn Maxwell reverse-sweeps it to short third.
11.3
1
Wellington Masakadza To Matt Renshaw
Short, outside off, Matt Renshaw comes down the track and works it to long on on for a single.
11.2
1
Wellington Masakadza To Glenn Maxwell
Short, on middle, Glenn Maxwell pushes it to long on for a single.
11.1
1
Wellington Masakadza To Matt Renshaw
Short, on middle, leg, Matt Renshaw works it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
End Of The Over 11 : 72/4
5 Runs
- 110.1
- 010.2
- 110.3
- 110.4
- 110.5
- 110.6
M. Renshaw
24 (21)
G. Maxwell
19 (22)
G. Cremer
2-0-16-0
10.6
1
Graeme Cremer To Matt Renshaw
Short, on off, Matt Renshaw goes deep inside the crease and rolls his wrists to deep mid-wicket for an easy single.
10.5
1
Graeme Cremer To Glenn Maxwell
Flighted, fuller, on leg, Glenn Maxwell drives it to long on for another single.
10.4
1
Graeme Cremer To Matt Renshaw
Full, on off, Matt Renshaw punches it to long on for a single.
10.3
1
Graeme Cremer To Glenn Maxwell
Full, on leg, Glenn Maxwell clips it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
10.2
0
Graeme Cremer To Glenn Maxwell
Pitched a touch fuller, on off and turning a bit away. Glenn Maxwell once again looks for the switch hit, but misses his shot.
10.1
1
Graeme Cremer To Matt Renshaw
Full, on off, Matt Renshaw punches it to long on for a single.
DRINKS BREAK. It is a hot day, so an additional drinks break is being taken by the umpires. As mentioned by Wasim Akram during his pitch report, batting is extremely difficult. With due respect to Zimbabwe, one feels that Australia have chosen this match as an experiementation, trying out different things, which also includes the toss. However, it has put them in a precarious position now, with Monday's clash against Sri Lanka becoming a must win.
End Of The Over 10 : 67/4
5 Runs
- 09.1
- 19.2
- 19.3
- 19.4
- 29.5
- 09.6
G. Maxwell
17 (19)
M. Renshaw
21 (18)
W. Masakadza
1-0-5-0
9.6
0
Wellington Masakadza To Glenn Maxwell
Short, middle and leg, Glenn Maxwell pushes it back to the bowler.
9.5
2
Wellington Masakadza To Glenn Maxwell
Masakadza switches to around the stumps and spills a low full toss, on middle, angling in. Glenn Maxwell flicks it to deep square leg for a brace.
9.4
1
Wellington Masakadza To Matt Renshaw
Short, outside off, Matt Renshaw hangs back and punches it to deep extra cover for a single.
9.3
1
Wellington Masakadza To Glenn Maxwell
Pitches it up, does Wellington Masakadza. Glenn Maxwell lunges and drives it gently to long on for a single.
9.2
1
Wellington Masakadza To Matt Renshaw
Flat and fuller, on middle, Matt Renshaw flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
9.1
0
Wellington Masakadza To Matt Renshaw
Flat and fuller, on middle, Matt Renshaw pushes it back to the bowler.
End Of The Over 9 : 62/4
11 Runs
- 28.1
- 18.2
- 18.3
- 28.4
- 18.5
- 48.6
G. Maxwell
14 (16)
M. Renshaw
19 (15)
G. Cremer
1-0-11-0
8.6
4
Graeme Cremer To Glenn Maxwell
FOUR! Excellent shot from Maxwell! Full-length delivery, on middle, Glenn Maxwell reverse sweeps it up and over the short third fielder for four runs.
8.5
1
Graeme Cremer To Matt Renshaw
Fullish, on middle, Matt Renshaw rolls his wrists and flicks it to deep square leg for one run.
8.4
2
Graeme Cremer To Matt Renshaw
Short and outside off, Matt Renshaw slaps it to the right of the long off fielder and gets a couple of runs.
8.3
1
Graeme Cremer To Glenn Maxwell
A touch short, on middle, Glenn Maxwell punches it off his back foot to long off for a single.
8.2
1
Graeme Cremer To Matt Renshaw
Full, on off, Matt Renshaw leans and drives it to long off for a single.
8.1
2
Graeme Cremer To Matt Renshaw
Fuller, on off, Matt Renshaw flicks it to mid-wicket and gets a couple of runs.
Oopss... what's happened there? Sikandar Raza has cramped up, by the looks of it. It is a hot day and the humidity is pretty high as well. The physio has come out for some stretches. Probably some pickle juice would be helpful. It seems to be in his right leg. And the umpires are getting into the discussion now, with time being wasted. Eventually, RAZA IS GOING OFF THE FIELD. He is limping, but that is more because of the cramps, not any injury. Graeme Cremer has been given the ball now.
End Of The Over 8 : 51/4
9 Runs
- 17.1
- 47.2
- 27.3
- 1 WD 7.4
- 17.4
- 07.5
- 07.6
G. Maxwell
9 (14)
M. Renshaw
13 (11)
D. Myers
1-0-9-0
7.6
0
Dion Myers To Glenn Maxwell
Back of a length, outside off, Glenn Maxwell hangs back to punch it aerially, but the ball evades the outside edge.
7.5
0
Dion Myers To Glenn Maxwell
Full-length delivery, on leg, Glenn Maxwell flicks it but finds the short fine leg fielder.
7.4
1
Dion Myers To Matt Renshaw
Back of a length, on leg, Matt Renshaw flicks it to deep square leg for a single.
7.4
wd
Dion Myers To Matt Renshaw
WIDE! Slower and fuller, way down the leg side, Matt Renshaw leaves it alone.
7.3
2
Dion Myers To Matt Renshaw
Another back-of-a-length delivery, on off, Matt Renshaw pulls it towards the right of the deep square leg fielder, who does well to slide and save the boundary. Brace taken.
7.2
4
Dion Myers To Matt Renshaw
FOUR! That's a cracking cut shot! Back of a length, just outside off, Matt Renshaw camps on his back foot and cuts it hard through the cover-point region for four runs. A boundary after a very long time. That will surely ease off some pressure.
7.1
1
Dion Myers To Glenn Maxwell
Myers starts off with a fuller delivery, on middle, Glenn Maxwell pushes it to long on for a single.
Change! Dion Myers has been brought into the attack.
End Of The Over 7 : 42/4
4 Runs
- 16.1
- 16.2
- 06.3
- 16.4
- 06.5
- 16.6
G. Maxwell
8 (11)
M. Renshaw
6 (8)
S. Raza
2-0-17-0
6.6
1
Sikandar Raza To Glenn Maxwell
Fuller, on middle and leg, Glenn Maxwell flicks it to deep square leg for a single.
6.5
0
Sikandar Raza To Glenn Maxwell
A touch shorter, around off, Glenn Maxwell pats it to cover.
6.4
1
Sikandar Raza To Matt Renshaw
Short, on off, Matt Renshaw punches it to deep cover for one.
6.3
0
Sikandar Raza To Matt Renshaw
Short, outside off, Matt Renshaw mistimes his cut to short third.
6.2
1
Sikandar Raza To Glenn Maxwell
A touch fuller, on off and middle, Glenn Maxwell works it to wide of mid-wicket and gets a single.
6.1
1
Sikandar Raza To Matt Renshaw
Full, on middle, Matt Renshaw pushes it to long on for a single.
DRINKS BREAK! A much-needed break for the Aussies. They have lost four wickets and have scored only 38 runs. Credit to the bowling unit of the Chevrons. Sikandar Raza started with the new ball and got smoked, but Blessing Muzarabani and Brad Evans shook hands to pick two wickets each. Right now, judging by the playing of Glenn Maxwell and Matt Renshaw, they will be looking to focus on rotating the strike more than ball-hitting and form a sturdy partnership. Sikandar Raza is back into the attack.
End Of The Over 6 : 38/4
4 Runs
- 05.1
- 25.2
- 15.3
- 05.4
- 05.5
- 15.6
M. Renshaw
4 (5)
G. Maxwell
6 (8)
B. Muzarabani
3-0-12-2
5.6
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Matt Renshaw
Back of a length, outside off, Matt Renshaw steers it to deep point and gets a single. Australia are 38/4 at the end of the Powerplay.
5.5
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Matt Renshaw
On a good length, on middle. Matt Renshaw works it with soft hands to the leg side.
5.4
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Matt Renshaw
Back of a length, just outside off, Matt Renshaw tries to pull it, but misses on the inside edge.
5.3
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Glenn Maxwell
This is much better from the Aussies. If boundaries are not coming, just rotate the strike. On a length around the pads of the batter. Glenn Maxwell flicks it toward square leg and gets a comfortable single.
5.2
2
Blessing Muzarabani To Glenn Maxwell
Back of a length, wide outside off, Glenn Maxwell cuts it late toward the left of deep point and gets a couple of runs.
5.1
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Glenn Maxwell
Full, on middle, Glenn Maxwell clips it but straight to the short mid-wicket fielder.
End Of The Over 5 : 34/4
6 Runs
- 04.1
- 14.2
- W 4.3
- 24.4
- 1 WD 4.5
- 14.5
- 14.6
G. Maxwell
3 (5)
M. Renshaw
3 (2)
B. Evans
2-0-11-2
4.6
1
Brad Evans To Glenn Maxwell
Short, on off, Glenn Maxwell cuts it fine to deep point for another single.
4.5
1
Brad Evans To Matt Renshaw
Full, on leg, Matt Renshaw flicks it to square leg and gets a single.
4.5
wd
Brad Evans To Matt Renshaw
WIDE! Short on off, Matt Renshaw makes a leave at it and the umpire signals a wide.
4.4
2
Brad Evans To Matt Renshaw
On a length, on off, Matt Renshaw flicks it to square leg and gets a couple of runs.
Matt Renshaw is the new batter at the crease.
4.3
W
Brad Evans To Travis Head OUT!
OUT! DRAGGED ON! Oh my goodness, it's bad luck and nothing else. Full-length delivery from Evans, pitching it outside off and angling it in sharply. Travis Head lunges and tries to punch it away, but gets a thick inside edge. The ball hits the back pad and deflects to the stumps to dislodge the bails. Australia are 29 for 4 now chasing 170.
4.2
1
Brad Evans To Glenn Maxwell
Pitched up, just outside off, Glenn Maxwell drives it to the left of the mid off fielder for a single.
4.1
0
Brad Evans To Glenn Maxwell
On a good length, just outside off, Glenn Maxwell lunges and defends it to short cover.
End Of The Over 4 : 28/3
4 Runs
- 13.1
- W 3.2
- 1 LB 3.3
- 03.4
- 13.5
- 13.6
G. Maxwell
1 (2)
T. Head
17 (14)
B. Muzarabani
2-0-8-2
3.6
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Glenn Maxwell
Fuller now from Muzarabani, around the pads. Glenn Maxwell flicks it to right of mid-wicket and gets a single.
3.5
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Travis Head
Short, around middle, Travis Head nudges it to mid-wicket for a single.
3.4
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Travis Head
Back of a length, outside off, Travis Head looks to drive it but gets beaten on the inside edge.
3.3
lb
Blessing Muzarabani To Glenn Maxwell
Fuller, on leg, down the leg side, Glenn Maxwell misses his flick and thumps on the pad. The ball rolls to square leg and the batters get a leg bye.
Jeepers creepers! 2007 all over again? Tell you what, as per our calculations, if Australia are restricted to a score of 100 or below, Zimbabwe's net run rate will go above that of Sri Lanka's! Which means, they could top the table with a win of 69 runs or more! Glenn Maxwell walks in next, at number 5, replacing Tim David.
3.2
W
Blessing Muzarabani To Tim David OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! It has gone from bad to worse for Australia. This is short and angling in, down the leg side. Tim David hangs on his back foot and swivels to pull it, but miscues the shot pretty badly. The ball hits the sticker part of the bat and flies flat to the short fine leg fielder. It's Graeme Cremer who doesn't really have to move an inch as he squats a bit and reverse scoops the catch near his chest. It's has been a dream start for the Chevrons.
3.1
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Travis Head
On a length, outside off, Travis Head cuts it to deep backward point for a single.
End Of The Over 3 : 24/2
5 Runs
- 02.1
- 42.2
- 02.3
- 12.4
- W 2.5
- 02.6
T. David
0 (1)
T. Head
15 (11)
B. Evans
1-0-5-1
2.6
0
Brad Evans To Tim David
Full, on off, David pushes it to cover.
Two wickets down and up comes Tim David to replace Cameron Green.
2.5
W
Brad Evans To Cameron Green OUT!
OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! The change to bring Brad Evans has worked and now Australia are 24 for 2. This has been pitched hard by Evans, pitching on off and angling it away from the right-hander. Green rocks back and looks to punch it away, but gets a slight inside edge. The ball flies straight to the keeper, and Tadiwanashe Marumani makes no mistake to glove it. Cameron Green goes out for a duck.
2.4
1
Brad Evans To Travis Head
On a length, angling in, Head tucks it to square leg and gets an easy single.
2.3
0
Brad Evans To Travis Head
On a length, on off, Head pushes it to cover.
2.2
4
Brad Evans To Travis Head
FOUR! The fielding should have been better. This is much fuller from Evans, on the seventh stump. Travis Head bends his back leg and drills hard toward the right of the wide mid off fielder. He dives to his right, but the ball zips under his body and races away into the fence for four runs.
2.1
0
Brad Evans To Travis Head
Brad Evans scoots from around the wicket and bowls back of a length, on off, Travis Head hangs back and punches it to cover.
Will the skipper bowl another over right now? Nope. Brad Evans gets the ball. One of the three musketeers in Zimbabwe's opening game with a 3-fer.
End Of The Over 2 : 19/1
6 Runs
- W 1.1
- 1 LB 1.2
- 01.3
- 01.4
- 41.5
- 11.6
T. Head
10 (7)
C. Green
0 (1)
B. Muzarabani
1-0-5-1
1.6
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Travis Head
Short and wide outside off, Travis cuts it behind point for a run. A wicket and 6 runs from the over, Muzarabani starts off like a blessing in this match.
1.5
4
Blessing Muzarabani To Travis Head
FOUR! Nicely played. Fractionally short, on middle, extra bounce as well, but the skipper rides the bounce nicely and pulls it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
1.4
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Travis Head
On middle and leg, Head pushes it back to the bowler.
1.3
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Travis Head
On a length, around off, angling away, Travis Head punches it towards cover.
1.2
lb
Blessing Muzarabani To Cameron Green
On middle and leg, angling down, Cameron Green goes for the nudge but misses. The ball hits his thigh pads and there is a polite appeal for LBW but it is not entertained. Going down the leg side. A leg bye taken.
Australia chose to field, aiming for early strikes. Instead, they have been struck early while batting now. Cameron Green walks in next, at number 3, replacing Josh Inglis.
1.1
W
Blessing Muzarabani To Josh Inglis OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! And the lanky bowler strikes on his first ball! A short ball, outside off, Josh Inglis swivels instantaneously for the pull but the ball comes slightly slower off the surface. Hence, he is targetting mid-wicket, but because of the lack of pace, is forced to get it behind square leg. There is a fielder waiting for the catch and Tashinga Musekiwa makes no mistake to his right. The replay shows that Inglis got it slightly higher off the bat too, which made him lose control of the stroke. AUSTRALIA ARE 13/1 AND NEED ANOTHER 157 RUNS FROM 113 BALLS!
Should be Blessing Muzarabani from the other end. It is.
End Of The Over 1 : 13/0
13 Runs
- 10.1
- 40.2
- 10.3
- 60.4
- 10.5
- 00.6
T. Head
5 (3)
J. Inglis
8 (3)
S. Raza
1-0-13-0
0.6
0
Sikandar Raza To Travis Head
Full and down the leg side, Travis clips it fine down the leg side but short fine leg does well to stop the ball. 13 from the opening over.
0.5
1
Sikandar Raza To Josh Inglis
A touch short, on middle, Josh goes back and nudges it through mid-wicket for one.
0.4
6
Sikandar Raza To Josh Inglis
SIX! JUST OVER! Gutsy shot from Inglis and he gets away with it. Tossed up, outside off, Inglis gets down on a knee and goes for the slog sweep. Hits it into the breeze and there is long on lurking, moving to his right, but the ball has just about enough power to tip over. 158 more needed from 116 balls.
0.3
1
Sikandar Raza To Travis Head
On middle and off, coming in with the angle from around the wicket, Head eases this through mid off for a run.
0.2
4
Sikandar Raza To Travis Head
FOUR! VIOLENCE! Head is away with a boundary. Too full and too wide outside off, Travis Head reaches out and drives this hard through the covers to get off the mark in style.
0.1
1
Sikandar Raza To Josh Inglis
Full, on middle, Josh Inglis comes forward and whips it through mid-wicket for a single.
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Match Info
- Venue R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
- Weather Sunny
- Toss Australia won the toss and elected to field
- Result Zimbabwe beat Australia by 23 runs
- Player of the Match Blessing Muzarabani
- Umpire Chris Gaffaney (NZ), Raveendra Wimalasiri (SL) and Richard Illingworth (ENG)
- Referee Sir Richie Richardson (WI)
Match Notes
- Innings Break: Zimbabwe 169/2 in 20.0 overs
- Zimbabwe 150/2 in 17.6 overs
- B Bennett 10th T20I Fifty: 50 runs in 43 balls (6x4) (0x6)
- Drinks: Zimbabwe 118/1 in 14.0 overs
- 2nd Wicket Partnership: 50 off 35 balls between B Bennett (16) and R Burl (27)
- Zimbabwe 100/1 in 12.2 overs
- Referral 2 (9.6 ovs): AUS against R Burl (Caught) Unsuccessful (AUS:0, ZIM:2)
- 1st Wicket Partnership: 51 off 38 balls between B Bennett (23) and T Marumani (26)
- Zimbabwe 51/0 in 6.2 overs
- Mandatory Power play (1-6): Zimbabwe 47/0
- Referral 1 (0.4 ovs): AUS against B Bennett (Caught) Unsuccessful (AUS:1, ZIM:2)
- M Renshaw 4th T20I Fifty: 50 runs 34 balls (3x4) (1x6)
- Drinks: Australia 105/4 in 14.0 overs
- Australia 100/4 in 13.3 overs
- 5th Wicket Partnership: 50 off 44 balls between G Maxwell (24) and M Renshaw (26)
- Australia 50/4 in 7.3 overs
- Drinks: Australia 38/4 in 6.0 overs
- Mandatory Power play (1-6): Australia 38/4
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