Zimbabwe pull off T20 World Cup shock, beat Australia by 23 runs

Colombo: Zimbabwe rode on collective brilliance to pull off the first big upset of the ongoing T20 World Cup, stunning injury-ravaged former champions Australia by 23 runs here on Friday, February 13. This was only the second time that the African nation defeated the traditional heavyweights in the format, having last beaten them back in the 2007 edition of the showpiece. Australia’s Nathan Ellis, left, jumps to catch a ball as Zimbabwe’s Ryan Burl, right, watch during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Australia and Zimbabwe in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. AP/PTI(AP02_13_2026_000132A) Riding on opener Brian Bennett’s unbeaten 64 and useful contributions...