New Delhi, Feb. 13 -- Zimbabwe have created history by defeating Australia by 23 runs in the T20 World Cup 2026. The Group B match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 was played at the R Premadasa Stadium in Sri Lanka.

Before this, the only time the African nation defeated the legendary cricket team in a T20 World Cup was in 2007. These two teams have played just 3 T20 matches before this. Now, the stats stand poised at 2-2.

Zimbabwe posted 169/2in their 20 overs, driven by an unbeaten 64 from Brian Bennett. Captain Sikandar Raza added a brisk 25 off 13 balls.

Australia's chase began badly as the top order lost 4 wickets for just 38 runs during the powerplay. The innings started poorly as Josh Inglis departed quickly after scoring 8. C...