Series #1772637182344
14/03/2026 - 09:24 PM
AU

Australia

96/1010.0 Overs
VS
ZI

Zimbabwe

100/05.0 Overs

Australia won the match by 10 wicket.

Man of the MatchStarc

Detailed Analysis

Updated every ball

Zimbabwe Inning

96/1010.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
B
Bennett
lbw Starc01000.0
T
T Marumani
b Pat Cummins 8102080.0
K
Kaia
b Starc04000.0
T
T Munuyonga
b Stoinis 7021105333.3
B
Burl
b Pat Cummins 01000.0
R
Raza
b Pat Cummins 03000.0
M
Madande
lbw Pat Cummins 04000.0
E
Evans
b Starc4410100.0
R
R Nagarva
b Starc01000.0
C
Creamer
lbw Starc471057.1
M
Mazurbani Striker
not out5410125.0
A
Akram
not out00000.0
Extras5 (wd 2, nb 0, b 0, lb 3)
Total96/10 (10.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
S
Starc
4.003157.75
P
Pat Cummins
3.01943.00
H
Hazelwood
2.0040020.00
S
Stoinis
1.0013113.00

Partnerships

Bennett & T Marumani
Bennett 0 · T Marumani 0
0 (1b)
Kaia & T Marumani
Kaia 0 · T Marumani 0
0 (4b)
T Munuyonga & T Marumani
T Munuyonga 26 · T Marumani 8
34 (17b)
Raza & T Munuyonga
Raza 0 · T Munuyonga 18
18 (9b)
Burl & T Munuyonga
Burl 0 · T Munuyonga 0
0 (1b)
R Nagarva & T Munuyonga
R Nagarva 0 · T Munuyonga 0
0 (1b)
T Munuyonga & Evans
T Munuyonga 22 · Evans 4
26 (10b)
Creamer & T Munuyonga
Creamer 0 · T Munuyonga 4
4 (3b)
Madande & T Munuyonga
Madande 0 · T Munuyonga 0
0 (4b)
Mazurbani & Creamer
Mazurbani 5 · Creamer 4
12 (10b)
Match Timeline11 Overs
Over 11Starc
0 Runs
Over 10Starc
1 Wkt3 Runs
1
0
1
1
0
W
Over 9Stoinis
1 Wkt13 Runs
4
W
4
1
0
4
Over 8Starc
2 Wkt4 Runs
4
0
0
W
W
0
Over 7Hazelwood
22 Runs
0
4
4
4
6
4
Over 6Pat Cummins
2 Wkt0 Runs
0
W
0
0
0
W
Over 5Hazelwood
18 Runs
4
4
0
0
6
4
Over 4Pat Cummins
2 Wkt4 Runs
0
0
4
W
W
0
Over 3Starc
22 Runs
4
6
6
0
6
0
Over 2Pat Cummins
5 Runs
0
0
4
0
0
Wd
0
Over 1Starc
2 Wkt5 Runs
Wd
W
0
0
0
W
4

Australia Inning

100/05.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
T
Turner
not out7018142388.9
H
Head Striker
not out301270250.0
Extras0 (wd 0, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total100/0 (5.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
B
Bennett
2.0030015.00
B
Burl
1.0024024.00
R
Raza
1.0024024.00
M
Mazurbani
1.0022022.00

Partnerships

Turner & Head
Turner 70 · Head 30
100 (30b)
Match Timeline6 Overs
Over 6Bennett
0 Runs
Over 5Mazurbani
22 Runs
2
4
4
4
4
4
Over 4Bennett
18 Runs
4
2
4
4
0
4
Over 3Raza
24 Runs
4
6
4
4
6
0
Over 2Bennett
12 Runs
0
0
4
4
0
4
Over 1Burl
24 Runs
4
4
4
4
4
4
Official Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

Australia vs Zimbabwe — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

T20 world cup • Australia won the match by 10 wicket.

Key Match Highlights

Combined Match Aggregate: 196 runs & 10 wickets
Zimbabwe Top Batter: T Munuyonga — 70 (21b, 10x4, 5x6)
1st Innings Best Bowling: Starc — 5/31 (4.0 ov)
Australia Top Batter: Turner — 70 (18b, 14x4, 2x6)
2nd Innings Best Bowling: Bennett — 0/30 (2.0 ov)
Best Partnership: Turner & Head — 100 runs (30b)
CricÓ MVP Leader: Starc (Australia) — 151.0 pts

1. Match Overview & Context

In this 20-over encounter of T20 world cup, Australia took on Zimbabwe on Mar 4, 2026, 04:22 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Australia won the match by 10 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 196 runs and 10 wickets fall between Zimbabwe (96/10 in 10.0 overs) and Australia (100/0 in 5.0 overs).

2. Zimbabwe Innings Breakdown (96/10)

Batting in the first innings, Zimbabwe finished on 96/10 from 10.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 9.60 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Zimbabwe accumulated 54 runs for the loss of 6 wickets. T Munuyonga spearheaded the batting effort with 70 runs off 21 balls (including 10 fours and 5 sixes at a strike rate of 333.3). Valuable middle-order support came from T Marumani , who contributed 8 runs off 10 deliveries, while Mazurbani added 5 (4b). The bowling side conceded 5 extra runs (wides: 2, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 3). With the ball in the first innings, Starc led the bowling figures with 5/31 in 4.0 overs (economy 7.75), assisted by Pat Cummins (4/9 in 3.0 overs).

3. Australia Chase & Second Innings Summary (100/0)

Pursuing a target of 97 runs for victory, Australia recorded 100/0 in 5.0 overs at a scoring rate of 20.00 runs per over. Turner anchored the chase for Australia with 70 runs from 18 balls (14 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 388.9), alongside Head who chipped in with 30 off 12 balls. Defending the total, Bennett delivered a key spell of 0/30 across 2.0 overs at an economy rate of 15.00, while Mazurbani finished with 0/22 (1.0 overs).

4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings

The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Turner and Head (Australia), who combined for 100 runs off 30 balls. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Starc (Australia) topped the match rankings with 151.0 total points, followed closely by Pat Cummins (136.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Starc.