Australia vs Zimbabwe Highlights, T20 World Cup 2026: Zimbabwe stun Australia by 23 runs in Colombo

Ryan Burl to Glenn Maxwell, 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.

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.

Wellington Masakadza to Glenn Maxwell, Short and outside off, cut straight to cover. 12 from the over, 33 in the last 3!

Wellington Masakadza to Matt Renshaw, Around middle, punched down to long off for a single.

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.

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).

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.

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.

Graeme Cremer to Glenn Maxwell, Full, on middle, Glenn Maxwell sweeps it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Graeme Cremer to Matt Renshaw, Flat and short, on middle, Matt Renshaw pushes it to long on for one.

Graeme Cremer to Matt Renshaw, Short, on leg, Matt Renshaw pulls it to right of deep square leg for a couple of runs.

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.

Graeme Cremer to Matt Renshaw, Short, on middle, Matt Renshaw pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

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. 

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.

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.

Wellington Masakadza to Glenn Maxwell, Masakadza drags his length back, on off, Glenn Maxwell reverse-sweeps it to short third.

Wellington Masakadza to Matt Renshaw, Short, outside off, Matt Renshaw comes down the track and works it to long on on for a single.

Wellington Masakadza to Glenn Maxwell, Short, on middle, Glenn Maxwell pushes it to long on for a single.

Wellington Masakadza to Matt Renshaw, Short, on middle, leg, Matt Renshaw works it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

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. 

Graeme Cremer to Glenn Maxwell, Flighted, fuller, on leg, Glenn Maxwell drives it to long on for another single.

Graeme Cremer to Matt Renshaw, Full, on off, Matt Renshaw punches it to long on for a single.

Graeme Cremer to Glenn Maxwell, Full, on leg, Glenn Maxwell clips it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

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.

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.

Graeme Cremer to Matt Renshaw, Full, on off, Matt Renshaw punches it to long on for a single.

Wellington Masakadza to Glenn Maxwell, Short, middle and leg, Glenn Maxwell pushes it back to the bowler.

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. 

Wellington Masakadza to Matt Renshaw, Short, outside off, Matt Renshaw hangs back and punches it to deep extra cover for a single.

Wellington Masakadza to Glenn Maxwell, Pitches it up, does Wellington Masakadza. Glenn Maxwell lunges and drives it gently to long on for a single.

Wellington Masakadza to Matt Renshaw, Flat and fuller, on middle, Matt Renshaw flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Wellington Masakadza to Matt Renshaw, Flat and fuller, on middle, Matt Renshaw pushes it back to the bowler.

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.

Graeme Cremer to Matt Renshaw, Fullish, on middle, Matt Renshaw rolls his wrists and flicks it to deep square leg for one run.

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.

Graeme Cremer to Glenn Maxwell, A touch short, on middle, Glenn Maxwell punches it off his back foot to long off for a single.

Graeme Cremer to Matt Renshaw, Full, on off, Matt Renshaw leans and drives it to long off for a single.

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.

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.

Dion Myers to Glenn Maxwell, Full-length delivery, on leg, Glenn Maxwell flicks it but finds the short fine leg fielder.

Dion Myers to Matt Renshaw, Back of a length, on leg, Matt Renshaw flicks it to deep square leg for a single.

Dion Myers to Matt Renshaw, WIDE! Slower and fuller, way down the leg side, Matt Renshaw leaves it alone.

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.

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.

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.