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Australia crash to shock defeat against Zimbabwe at T20 World Cup

Australia's Travis Head reacts after being dismissed against Zimbabwe — Australia's Travis Head reacts after being dismissed against Zimbabwe (AFP/Getty)

Australia suffered a stunning 23-run defeat against Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup, harming their chances of sealing Super 8 qualification.
Zimbabwe, batting first, set a target of 170, with opener Brian Bennett scoring an unbeaten 64 runs.
Australia's chase began disastrously, losing four wickets inside five overs and struggling to build momentum.
Despite Matt Renshaw's 65 and Glenn Maxwell's 31, Australia were dismissed for 146 in 19.3 overs.
Blessing Muzarabani led Zimbabwe's bowling attack, taking 4 wickets for 17 runs to secure the upset victory.

Zimbabwe stun Australia in huge T20 World Cup upset — In full