T20 World Cup 2026 shock: Zimbabwe stun Australia in one of the biggest ‘Upsets’

Zimbabwe register a historic win by defeating tournament favourites Australia in a thrilling T20 World Cup 2026 match, creating a major upset in the global cricket arena.

The 2026 T20 World Cup witnessed one of its biggest surprises as Zimbabwe defeated Australia, delivering a massive blow to one of the tournament’s strongest and most favoured teams. The dramatic victory has already been labelled as one of the greatest upsets in recent T20 World Cup history.

After losing the toss, Zimbabwe were asked to bat first and delivered a composed performance. The team posted a strong total of 169 runs for the loss of just two wickets in 20 overs, setting a challenging target for Australia.

Zimbabwe’s batters showed great control and intent, building solid partnerships and keeping the scoring rate steady throughout the innings. Their disciplined approach laid a strong foundation for the bowlers to apply pressure in the second half.

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Chasing 170 runs, Australia’s powerful batting lineup faced immediate trouble. Zimbabwe’s bowlers produced a well-coordinated and disciplined bowling display, restricting run flow and striking at crucial intervals. Key Australian batters, including star opener Travis Head, were dismissed cheaply, pushing Australia onto the back foot.

As wickets continued to fall, Australia struggled to build partnerships and recover momentum. The pressure mounted with every over, and eventually, the defending giants were bowled out for 146 runs in 19.3 overs, handing Zimbabwe a memorable victory.