🏏ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026:M19: AUS vs ZIM, Colombo 🏏 - Page 11

Travis Head: (1/2) Yeah, we thought it was a good wicket. We thought it was a little bit tacky at the start. We thought it was going to be pretty even throughout the whole contest and I think it showed that it was. I thought we did a, although we'd taken two wickets in our innings, I felt like it was still probably underpowered at the way on the wicket that was a lot tougher. So, felt like it came on really well in the second innings. We lost wickets. The first half was under pressure. Oh, well, they played well. Took two wickets at the death and then had wickets in hand. I thought, like I said, I still felt like if you gave us that score after winning the toss and applying off it did, I think we'd take the score. So, I don't think, like you look back and there's no over here or there that you might do differently or switch around, but I felt like we worked through it well and we were on the score that we would have been happy to chase.

Travis Head (2/2): Yeah, the feedback throughout was it was a good wicket. We put ourselves under pressure, obviously losing wickets in the power play, which happened and got through probably ball well. And like I said, put some pressure and the scoreboard rate went up. We, I guess, found a partnership through the middle, but probably left ourselves a little bit too many and that happened. So, it's disappointing, but that's the game. We've been here before. We said at the toss a little bit about 23 and having injuries and working through navigating through tournament play, which is typical. And we're seeing a lot of tight games. All the teams are very good. And yeah, we've found ourselves in this position before. We had a few guys in that dressing room who were here in India in 23 that navigated through that and we ended up on the right side of it. So, we'll go back to the blueprint of that. Charlie, keep as much confidence in the dressing room as possible and we'll two more games to win.

Sikandar Raza: (1/2) No, I've been here before. I mean, I know in Sri Lanka, this is not the first time that's happened, but sometimes, you know, just the pressure of the game and leading a side, the workload and everything, these things can happen. But all I can tell you is, these are just cramps. I know over the next day or two with good recovery, it should be fine. Yeah, certainly, you know. I'm very happy, but above all, I'm very proud, a feeling of a younger brother who has his younger brother that's achieving a lot together. So it was nice to watch from outside and see how the team went about their business, the culture, the environment, the unity that we have taken, that we have created over a long time. Just to see it from outside, I was extremely proud, and on top of that, a win. It's just unbelievable. Yeah, certainly, Tommy. 70 on at 10, and we said we're happy. And I know somebody said in the changing room that, yeah, one 19 is on, and I said, no. If you look for 190 now, it is 140 all over. And then just keep going at 8s and 9s and see what happens because over the time and even from the previous tours we've been to Sri Lanka, we understand the wicket starts to get slower and lower, and the moment you try and go too hard too early, I mean, the cluster of wickets fell. So we sent a message to Benny that he's doing a great job. It doesn't matter if he's trying and he's not hitting, he doesn't have to basically panic. As long as he's there, we'll get to a good total. I thought 175 is what we were looking for, but ended up maybe a few dots. But the way we came and the way we bowled, the way we started, the way we fielded every catch, some of the boundary stops, it's just unbelievable. I mean, there's nothing to fault the boys for. It looked like the boys wanted it, and I think they really did and they deserved to win today.

Sikandar Raza: (2/2) Yeah, certainly. So first of all, we've only got 13 able bodies on the... in the squad and then I went down. Creamer has got a slight split webbing, but nothing serious. We even asked Deion Ibrahim to put the kit on in case we need him. But I think Zimbabwe cricket is looking into the replacements and things like that. I'm sure they'll be here for the next game because ideally in these conditions, you don't know what's going to happen, so you want 15 able bodies available for selection at every given time. Yeah, certainly. I'll allow the boys to enjoy it and I think they deserve to enjoy it today. But for me and the coach, I think the homework for the next game starts. We've got a travelling day tomorrow, so that's about it. And then we've got another day off and we've got a game while we have a chance. But we don't need to change anything if we keep the same processes while we know where we stand. It's a great position to be at. But let's just take one game at a time, exactly what we said at the start. And we're going to take one game at a time and see where that takes us. Where we are is a great position, but it doesn't guarantee anything. So the next game becomes the most important game for Zimbabwe now.

Right then, we officially have the first upset of the 2026 T20 World Cup, with Zimbabwe's statement win over Australia. It's been an incredible game of cricket, and it opens Group B up for a thrilling conclusion. Sri Lanka have to play both Australia and Zimbabwe, and right now, it is hard to tell who will progress from this group. Zimbabwe will celebrate a win for the ages before recalibrating for their next game. Australia will hope for reinforcements to arrive swiftly, with more injury worries after today's game.

A massive day for Zimbabwe and this result could have big ramifications as far as Group B is concerned. As things stand, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe have 4 points each, Australia are third with two with Ireland and Oman yet to open their account. The next round of matches here will see the group toppers up against each other while Ireland take on Oman.

Can Australia quality for super 8 now ?

Wow Zim won woohoo chalo gud for them

Originally posted by: missFiesty_69

Right then, we officially have the first upset of the 2026 T20 World Cup, with Zimbabwe's statement win over Australia. It's been an incredible game of cricket, and it opens Group B up for a thrilling conclusion. Sri Lanka have to play both Australia and Zimbabwe, and right now, it is hard to tell who will progress from this group. Zimbabwe will celebrate a win for the ages before recalibrating for their next game. Australia will hope for reinforcements to arrive swiftly, with more injury worries after today's game.

A massive day for Zimbabwe and this result could have big ramifications as far as Group B is concerned. As things stand, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe have 4 points each, Australia are third with two with Ireland and Oman yet to open their account. The next round of matches here will see the group toppers up against each other while Ireland take on Oman.

Originally posted by: SoniRita

not really an upset coz Zim seems to win against Aus in t20s. As per cricinfo, Zim remains unbeaten against Aus at t20 world cup

Upset as in an associate team winning against giants or teams that have been playing since years.

Originally posted by: Bhavisweet03

Can Australia quality for super 8 now ?

Congratulations to Zimbabwe for their thrilling win against mighty Australia.

Originally posted by: Rosyme

Congratulations Zimbabwe 🎊🎊

Zimbabwe win by 23 runs.