Major Upset in the T20 World Cup...Zimbabwe Defeats Australia

In a major upset at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Zimbabwe national cricket team stunned Australia national cricket team with a 23-run victory, registering the first big surprise of the tournament. The result has drawn widespread attention, as Zimbabwe outperformed one of the strongest sides in world cricket.

The match, held at Colombo, saw Zimbabwe deliver a disciplined all-round performance to outplay Australia in both batting and bowling departments. Their determined effort secured a memorable win and added early drama to the global competition.