Zimbabwe delivered a masterclass in Group B of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, toppling hosts Sri Lanka by 6 wickets in a nail-biting chase at Colombo. Chasing a target of 174, the Chevrons showcased depth across batting and bowling, with Brian Bennett’s explosive 70 off 49 balls and captain Sikandar Raza’s unbeaten 62 steering them home with 5 balls to spare. Sri Lanka posted 173/6 thanks to half-centuries from Pathum Nissanka (60) and Kusal Mendis (52), but Zimbabwe’s bowlers led by Blessing Muzarabani’s 3/25 kept things tight. This win propelled Zimbabwe to the top of Group B, boosting their Super 8s hopes. Relive the action in the ICC’s official match highlights video . Key Performances and Turning Points Bennett’s aggressive knock, featuring 5 sixes and 6 fours, set the tone after early wickets, while Raza’s composed finish under pressure sealed the deal amid a roaring Colombo crowd. Muzarabani’s death-over yorkers restricted Sri Lanka, who lost momentum after a strong p...
In a nail-biting semi-final clash against South Africa, Travis Head’s all-around brilliance guided Australia to a thrilling three-wicket victory, setting the stage for a World Cup final showdown with India. Head’s crucial 62 with the bat and two key wickets showcased his match-winning prowess. Despite stumbling at 137–5 and 193–7, Steve Smith and Josh Inglis played vital roles in securing the win.
Australia’s journey, marked by initial setbacks with two losses, has now turned into an impressive eight-match winning streak. Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins led the bowling charge, restricting South Africa to 212. David Miller’s remarkable century for South Africa went in vain as Australia held their nerve.
As the cricketing world awaits the clash between two giants, Australia and India, at Ahmedabad’s monumental cricket stadium, the question looms: Can Australia add another World Cup title to their illustrious record?

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