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Zimbabwe storm into Super 8 at T20 World Cup 2026
17 Feb 2026 at 14:08hrs |
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One of the biggest upsets in recent T20 cricket history has unfolded at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, with Australia eliminated from the tournament before the Super 8 stage, while Zimbabwe have sealed their place in the next round.
Zimbabwe confirmed qualification after their rain-affected Group B clash against Ireland on Tuesday was abandoned, with both sides awarded one point each. Although the result was frustrating for the two teams, it proved decisive for the Chevrons.
Having already won their first two matches, Zimbabwe moved to five points - enough to guarantee a Super 8 berth regardless of other results.
Australia's campaign began strongly with a commanding 67-run victory over Ireland. However, momentum quickly shifted. Zimbabwe stunned the former champions with a 23-run win, before Sri Lanka inflicted a crushing eight-wicket defeat on Monday - a result that all but ended Australia's hopes.
For Australia to remain in contention, Zimbabwe needed to lose both their remaining matches. The rain-enforced tie against Ireland ended that possibility, mathematically eliminating the Australians despite their final group fixture against Oman still to be played.
Zimbabwe have emerged as the surprise package of the tournament. They opened their campaign with an eight-wicket win over Oman before pulling off the headline-grabbing victory against Australia. Under the leadership of Sikandar Raza, Zimbabwe remain unbeaten in the competition - a remarkable feat on the global stage.
With Australia's exit confirmed, India's Super 8 opponents are now set. India national cricket team will face South Africa national cricket team on February 22 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
On February 26, Suryakumar Yadav's side will take on Zimbabwe at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. India's final Super 8 fixture will be against the West Indies cricket team at Eden Gardens.
As the tournament heads into its decisive phase, Zimbabwe's fairytale run continues - while Australia are left to reflect on a campaign that unravelled far sooner than expected.
Zimbabwe confirmed qualification after their rain-affected Group B clash against Ireland on Tuesday was abandoned, with both sides awarded one point each. Although the result was frustrating for the two teams, it proved decisive for the Chevrons.
Having already won their first two matches, Zimbabwe moved to five points - enough to guarantee a Super 8 berth regardless of other results.
Australia's campaign began strongly with a commanding 67-run victory over Ireland. However, momentum quickly shifted. Zimbabwe stunned the former champions with a 23-run win, before Sri Lanka inflicted a crushing eight-wicket defeat on Monday - a result that all but ended Australia's hopes.
Zimbabwe have emerged as the surprise package of the tournament. They opened their campaign with an eight-wicket win over Oman before pulling off the headline-grabbing victory against Australia. Under the leadership of Sikandar Raza, Zimbabwe remain unbeaten in the competition - a remarkable feat on the global stage.
With Australia's exit confirmed, India's Super 8 opponents are now set. India national cricket team will face South Africa national cricket team on February 22 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
On February 26, Suryakumar Yadav's side will take on Zimbabwe at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. India's final Super 8 fixture will be against the West Indies cricket team at Eden Gardens.
As the tournament heads into its decisive phase, Zimbabwe's fairytale run continues - while Australia are left to reflect on a campaign that unravelled far sooner than expected.
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