Australia vs Zimbave — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
World Cup • Australia won the match by 370 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of World Cup, Australia took on Zimbave on Jul 13, 2026, 01:23 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Australia won the match by 370 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 596 runs and 15 wickets fall between Australia (483/5 in 50.0 overs) and Zimbave (113/10 in 35.0 overs).
2. Australia Innings Breakdown (483/5)
Batting in the first innings, Australia finished on 483/5 from 50.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 9.66 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Australia accumulated 47 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Glenn Maxwell spearheaded the batting effort with 151 runs off 75 balls (including 10 fours and 15 sixes at a strike rate of 201.3). Valuable middle-order support came from C Green, who contributed 151 runs off 95 deliveries, while Travis Head added 70 (55b). The bowling side conceded 5 extra runs (wides: 5, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Curran led the bowling figures with 2/93 in 10.0 overs (economy 9.30), assisted by Clive Mandade (2/101 in 10.0 overs).
3. Zimbave Chase & Second Innings Summary (113/10)
Pursuing a target of 484 runs for victory, Zimbave recorded 113/10 in 35.0 overs at a scoring rate of 3.23 runs per over. Richard anchored the chase for Zimbave with 37 runs from 62 balls (4 fours, 0 sixes, strike rate 59.7), alongside Raza who chipped in with 20 off 54 balls. Defending the total, Mitchal Starc delivered a key spell of 5/24 across 8.0 overs at an economy rate of 3.00, while Hazzelwood finished with 3/30 (8.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Glenn Maxwell and C Green (Australia), who combined for 273 runs off 147 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 5 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Raza making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Glenn Maxwell (Australia) topped the match rankings with 339.0 total points, followed closely by C Green (338.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to C Green.