Zimbabwe sets a target of 170 for Australia
Bennett later anchored the innings alongside Ryan Burl, contributing to a 70-run stand for the second wicket in 51 balls.
KATHMANDU: In the T20 World Cup 2026 clash at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Friday, Zimbabwe set a target of 170 runs for Australia.
Batting first, Zimbabwe got off to a strong start as Brian Bennett and Tadiwanashe Marumani put together a 61-run opening partnership in 7.3 overs.
Bennett later anchored the innings alongside Ryan Burl, contributing to a 70-run stand for the second wicket in 51 balls.
Bennett emerged as the top scorer, remaining unbeaten on 64 from 56 deliveries, striking seven boundaries.
Marumani contributed a quickfire 35 off 21 balls, while Burl added 35 from 30.
In the middle order, captain Sikandar Raza played a brisk unbeaten 25 off 13 balls, guiding Zimbabwe to a total of 169 for 2 in their 20 overs.
For Australia, Cameron Green and Marcus Stoinis claimed one wicket apiece.
Zimbabwe (Playing XI): Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani (wicketkeeper), Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza (captain), Ryan Burl, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Graeme Cremer, Blessing Muzarabani.
Australia (Playing XI): Travis Head (captain), Josh Inglis (wicketkeeper), Cameron Green, Matt Renshaw, Glenn Maxwell, Tim David, Marcus Stoinis, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Matthew Kuhnemann.
