Sikandar Raza-led Zimbabwe kept their unbeaten run in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 alive in style as they stunned Australia by 23 runs at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Friday. With this win, Zimbabwe jumped to the number two spot in the Group B points table.

This victory was Zimbabwe’s first win over Australia in T20Is since 2007, when they beat them in the inaugural T20 World Cup. Zimbabwe had lost two games against Australia in a tri-series, so this result also means they are now unbeaten against Australia in T20 World Cups.

In this article, we will also look at all of Zimbabwe’s historic wins against full-member teams in the T20 World Cup. These victories show that Zimbabwe can compete and achieve big wins on cricket’s biggest stage.

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Zimbabwe’s Historic Wins Against Full-Member Teams in the T20 World Cup

AUS vs ZIM in T20 World Cup:

2007 = ZIM won by 5 Wickets
2024 = ZIM won by 20 Runs

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4. ZIM vs AUS – Cape Town, 2007 (Won by 5 Wickets)

Zimbabwe stunned the cricketing world in the inaugural T20 World Cup with a sensational win over Australia in Cape Town. This victory remains one of the most iconic moments in Zimbabwe’s T20 history, showing their ability to perform against top teams. Batting first, Australia put up 138 on the board, with only Andrew Symonds and Brad Hodge scoring more than 30 runs. Zimbabwe bowler Elton Chigumbura single-handedly destroyed the Australian batting lineup.

Chasing this small target against a strong Australian bowling attack, veteran batter Brendan Taylor scored 60 not out to win the match. He was also named the Man of the Match for his brilliant performance.

3. ZIM vs IRE – Hobart, 2022 (Won by 31 Runs)

In the 2022 World Cup match in Hobart, Zimbabwe claimed a win over Ireland, marking an important achievement in the group stages. Although Ireland is a newer full-member nation, the win showed Zimbabwe’s growing strength in T20 cricket.

In that match, famous Zimbabwe all-rounder Sikandar Raza single-handedly won the game for his team. He scored 82 not out to help Zimbabwe set a total of 174. With the ball, he also took an important wicket of George Dockrell. In the end Ireland lost the match by 31 runs.

2. ZIM vs PAK – Perth, 2022 ( won by 1 Run)

In the Australian edition of the 2022 World Cup, Zimbabwe shocked Pakistan in Perth, defeating one of the most consistent T20 teams. This win showed Zimbabwe’s strength and ability to perform under pressure on international ground. Sikandar Raza starred for Zimbabwe with a fantastic 3-wicket haul. The Babar Azam-led Pakistan side lost by just 1 run to Craig Ervine’s team in a Super 12 match in Perth. Pakistan’s T20 World Cup campaign struggled after a last-ball defeat to arch-rivals India in their opening match. Pakistan restricted Zimbabwe to 130/8 at Perth Stadium but could only reach 129/8 in reply.

1. ZIM vs AUS – Colombo, 2026 (won by 23 runs)

Zimbabwe stunned Australia today in Colombo, winning by 23 runs and keeping their T20 World Cup campaign strong. Blessing Muzarabani starred with a career-best 4-17 as Zimbabwe held their nerve to claim the victory. Australia struggled chasing 170, slipping to 29-4 before Matthew Renshaw and Glenn Maxwell added a 77-run partnership. With 34 runs needed off the last two overs, Renshaw’s dismissal for 65 off Muzarabani’s bowling sealed the win for Zimbabwe. The result leaves Group B tightly contested, with Zimbabwe leading Australia by two points, alongside Sri Lanka, who face Australia next.

After suffering a shocking defeat in the rain-shortened three-match ODI series opener against the hosts Zimbabwe, Pakistan made a solid comeback with a thrashing 10-wicket victory to level the series before the last game of the series.

After the hosts chose to bat first in the second ODI, they were bundled out for only 145 runs. In reply, Pakistan openers this time batted strongly to reach the target in 18.2 overs without losing a wicket. While the debutant Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed shined with the ball, opener Saim Ayub recorded a smashing ODI century in that low chase. 

In the Zimbabwe batting line-up, only Dion Myers (33) and Sean Williams (31) reached the 20-run mark. Pakistan spinners bagged nine wickets in that innings, where the debutant leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed had the bowling figures of 8-2-33-4, and the off-spinner Salman Agha got three wickets (7-0-26-3). Saim Ayub (1/16) and Faisal Akram (1/19) got one wicket each, while the opener Tadiwanashe Marumani was run out. 

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In reply, the 22-year-old Pakistan opener Saim Ayub hit his first ODI hundred in his fifth ODI by smashing a 53-ball century. After completing his 50 runs in 32 balls, the left-handed opening batter powerfully completed his century. While Ayub scored 113 not out off 62 balls with the help of 17 fours and three sixes, his opening partner Abdullah Shafique scored 32 not out off 48 balls.

Debutant Abrar Ahmed claimed a four-wicket haul

• Abrar Ahmed recorded the fifth-best bowling figures by an ODI debutant spinner outside the home. 
• Abrar recorded the third-best bowling figures by a Pakistan ODI debutant. 

Best bowling figures by a Pakistan ODI debutant

Pakistan spinners took nine wickets

• It was the fourth time when Pakistan spinners picked up at least nine wickets in an ODI innings. Out of these four times, Pakistan spinners recorded three times against Zimbabwe, including recording all ten wickets in an innings. 

Saim Ayub recorded one of the fastest ODI centuries

• With his 53-ball century, the opener Saim Ayub recorded the joint third-fastest ODI century by a Pakistan batter. 

Pakistan batters with fastest ODI centuries

Pakistan won by 10 wickets

• It was the fifth time Pakistan won by 10 wickets in an ODI match. However, Zimbabwe became the first team to lose against Pakistan by 10 wickets twice. 

Pakistan ODI record: Winning by 10 wickets

Zimbabwe are playing some good cricket this series after a gap from the game. They are in strong form. Pakistan too did a good job in the previous series against Australia but are a little short of experience here and will be hoping Haris Rauf does the job.

ZIM vs PAK Match Details

Date: November 28th, 2024

Time:  1:00 PM IST

Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo

ZIM vs PAK Weather Report

The weather is pretty cool and the ODI could see some significant interruptions due to rain with showers expected throughout the ODI.

ZIM vs PAK Pitch Report

Bulawayo is likely to be dry and will be better to bat first on.

ZIM vs PAK Predicted Playing XI

PAK Playing XI

Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shahfique, Tayyab Tahir, Haseebullah Khan, Mohammad Rizwan, Irfan Khan, Salman Agha, Aamer Jamal, Kamran Ghulam, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf

ZIM Playing XI

Dion Myers, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Joylord Gumbie, Craig Ervine, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Faraz Akram, Brian Bennett, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngavara, Brandon Mavuta

See Also: Today’s Cricket Match Predictions – Cricket Winner

ZIM vs PAK Key Players

Sikandar Raza

Sikandar Raza spent some time in T20 leagues around the world and is now back out in the middle for Zimbabwe. He has done the job against Pakistan in the past and will be waiting to get out in the field again.

Haris Rauf

Haris Rauf seems to have found his peak in the previous season and he will be looking forward to another series with the challenge of playing on dryer lower tracks.

ZIM vs PAK Match Tips

Pakistan start favorites with Zimbabwe playing after a significant gap.

Match Prediction: Pakistan Will Win The Match

Haris Rauf continues his fast paced run and is looking very good for Pakistan. The series is proving to be a good chance for them to try their fringe players with Babar Azam and Shaheeh Shah out.

ZIM vs PAK Match Details

Date: November 24th, 2024

Time:  1:00 PM IST

Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo

ZIM vs PAK Weather Report

The weather is pretty cool and the ODI could see some significant interruptions due to rain with showers expected throughout the ODI.

ZIM vs PAK Pitch Report

Bulawayo is likely to be dry and will be better to bat first on.

ZIM vs PAK Predicted Playing XI

PAK Playing XI

Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shahfique, Tayyab Tahir, Haseebullah Khan, Mohammad Rizwan, Irfan Khan, Salman Agha, Aamer Jamal, Kamran Ghulam, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf

ZIM Playing XI

Dion Myers, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Joylord Gumbie, Craig Ervine, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Faraz Akram, Brian Bennett, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngavara, Brandon Mavuta

See Also: Today’s Cricket Match Predictions – Cricket Winner

ZIM vs PAK Key Players

Sikandar Raza

Sikandar Raza spent some time in T20 leagues around the world and is now back out in the middle for Zimbabwe. He has done the job against Pakistan in the past and will be waiting to get out in the field again.

Haris Rauf

Haris Rauf seems to have found his peak in the previous season and he will be looking forward to another series with the challenge of playing on dryer lower tracks.

ZIM vs PAK Match Tips

Pakistan start favorites with Zimbabwe playing after a significant gap.

Match Prediction: Pakistan Will Win The Match

Zimbabwe are back on the cricket field after ages. They host Pakistan, a side that has financially helped them in the past and will be hoping to give them a challenge after months out of the game.

ZIM vs PAK Match Details

Date: November 24th, 2024

Time:  1:00 PM IST

Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo

ZIM vs PAK Weather Report

The weather is pretty cool and the ODI could see some significant interruptions due to rain with showers expected throughout the ODI.

ZIM vs PAK Pitch Report

Bulawayo is likely to be dry and will be better to bat first on.

ZIM vs PAK Predicted Playing XI

PAK Playing XI

Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shahfique, Tayyab Tahir, Haseebullah Khan, Mohammad Rizwan, Irfan Khan, Salman Agha, Aamer Jamal, Kamran Ghulam, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf

ZIM Playing XI

Dion Myers, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Joylord Gumbie, Craig Ervine, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Faraz Akram, Brian Bennett, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngavara, Brandon Mavuta

See Also: Today’s Cricket Match Predictions – Cricket Winner

ZIM vs PAK Key Players

Sikandar Raza

Sikandar Raza spent some time in T20 leagues around the world and is now back out in the middle for Zimbabwe. He has done the job against Pakistan in the past and will be waiting to get out in the field again.

Haris Rauf

Haris Rauf seems to have found his peak in the previous season and he will be looking forward to another series with the challenge of playing on dryer lower tracks.

ZIM vs PAK Match Tips

Pakistan start favorites with Zimbabwe playing after a significant gap.

Match Prediction: Pakistan Will Win The Match