Zimbabwe registered a strong 169 for two of their second group-stage fixture of the ICC Males’s T20 World Cup 2026 in opposition to Australia on the R. Premadasa Stadium on Friday, propelled by an excellent knock from Brian Bennett.
Batting first, Zimbabwe received off to a flying begin as openers Brian Bennett and Tadiwanashe Marumani placed on a 61-run partnership, setting the tone in opposition to the Kangaroos.
Marumani was dismissed by Marcus Stoinis for a brisk 35 off 21 balls, together with seven boundaries, breaking the opening stand.
Bennett then partnered with Ryan Burl, and collectively they added 70 runs to information Zimbabwe previous the 100-run mark.
Bennett showcased his class, reaching his tenth T20I fifty whereas protecting the scoreboard ticking. The partnership ended when Burl was run out for 35 off 30 balls, leaving Zimbabwe at 131-2 in 16 overs.
Skipper Sikandar Raza joined Bennett and performed a fast cameo, serving to Zimbabwe cross the 150-run mark.
The Chevrons completed their innings strongly, dropping solely two wickets within the full 20 overs.
Bennett remained unbeaten on 64 off 56 balls, hitting seven fours, whereas Raza contributed an important 25 off 13 deliveries, that includes two fours and a six.
For Australia, Marcus Stoinis and Cameron Inexperienced claimed one wicket every, whereas the opposite bowlers struggled to make an affect.
