Zimbabwe's Blessing strikes Australia: Muzarabani, Evans and Bennett script Aussie upset

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Blessing Muzarabani produced a career-best 4 for 17 as Zimbabwe kept their composure to pull off a stunning 23-run victory over Australia in the T20 World Cup.
Zimbabwe's Blessing strikes Australia: Muzarabani, Evans and Bennett script Aussie upset
Players of Zimbabwe celebrate victory following the ICC Men's T20 World Cup India & Sri Lanka 2026 match between Australia and Zimbabwe at R. Premadasa Stadium on February 13, 2026 in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
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Players of Zimbabwe celebrate victory following the ICC Men's T20 World Cup India & Sri Lanka 2026 match between Australia and Zimbabwe at R. Premadasa Stadium on February 13, 2026 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Credits: Getty images
Players of Zimbabwe celebrate victory following the ICC Men's T20 World Cup India & Sri Lanka 2026 match between Australia and Zimbabwe at R. Premadasa Stadium on February 13, 2026 in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
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Players of Zimbabwe celebrate victory following the ICC Men's T20 World Cup India & Sri Lanka 2026 match between Australia and Zimbabwe at R. Premadasa Stadium on February 13, 2026 in Colombo, Sri Lanka.  Credits: Getty images
Fans of Zimbabwe react during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup India & Sri Lanka 2026 match between Australia and Zimbabwe at R. Premadasa Stadium on February 13, 2026 in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
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Fans of Zimbabwe react during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup India & Sri Lanka 2026 match between Australia and Zimbabwe at R. Premadasa Stadium on February 13, 2026 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Credits: Getty images
Sikander Raza and Brendan Taylor of Zimbabwe celebrate victory following the ICC Men's T20 World Cup India & Sri Lanka 2026 match between Australia and Zimbabwe at R. Premadasa Stadium on February 13, 2026 in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
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Sikander Raza and Brendan Taylor of Zimbabwe celebrate victory following the ICC Men's T20 World Cup India & Sri Lanka 2026 match between Australia and Zimbabwe at R. Premadasa Stadium on February 13, 2026 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Credits: Getty images
Players of Zimbabwe celebrate victory following the ICC Men's T20 World Cup India & Sri Lanka 2026 match between Australia and Zimbabwe at R. Premadasa Stadium on February 13, 2026 in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
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Players of Zimbabwe celebrate victory following the ICC Men's T20 World Cup India & Sri Lanka 2026 match between Australia and Zimbabwe at R. Premadasa Stadium on February 13, 2026 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Credits: Getty images
Brad Evans of Zimbabwe celebrates following the ICC Men's T20 World Cup India & Sri Lanka 2026 match between Australia and Zimbabwe at R. Premadasa Stadium on February 13, 2026 in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
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Brad Evans of Zimbabwe celebrates following the ICC Men's T20 World Cup India & Sri Lanka 2026 match between Australia and Zimbabwe at R. Premadasa Stadium on February 13, 2026 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Credits: Getty images
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