On February 13, 2026, R. In a sensational incident at the Premadasa Stadium, zimbabwe The 2021 champion has been pushed to the brink of a historic collapse. t20 world cup 2026. The Colombo crowd witnessed a masterclass in aggressive Associate cricket as the “Chevrons” demolished the Australian top order under floodlights. with the captain Michelle Marsh Stand-in lead sidelined early due to a bizarre medical condition travis head It was expected to provide stability. However, Zimbabwe’s pace attack had other plans, leaving the Australian dugout stunned.
Brad Evans stuns Travis Head and highlights Cristiano Ronaldo’s SIUUU celebration
The defining moment of Australia’s nightmare powerplay came in the 5th over when brad evans Gave a knockout punch to the Australian captain. Working a hard good-length just outside off-stump, Evans gave a hesitant push to Travis Head, who played away from his body without significant leg movement. The ball took a thick inside edge, deflected off the batsman’s pad, and rolled back onto the stumps with slow-motion accuracy to dislodge the bails.
As Head stood in disbelief at being out for 17 runs (15 balls), Evans revealed himself by sprinting towards cover. Cristiano Ronaldo The “SIUUU” celebration, a high-octane jump and mid-air pounce that sent Zimbabwe’s supporters into a frenzy. This wicket was the culmination of a relentless opening spell by Evans and blessings to muzarabani Colombo exploited the ‘stop-start’ nature of the surface to its fullest. The celebration was not just a personal excitement; This is a sign of the growing confidence of the Zimbabwe team which had already restricted Australia to a dangerous score of 29/4 within the first 30 balls of the chase.
Here is the video:
And another one is gone! 🔥
Head puts pressure on it and cuts it back onto his stumps! 🎯💥SIUUU celebrations in Colombo as Zimbabwe take early lead! 🙌 Is there an upset on the cards?
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– Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) 13 February 2026
T20 World Cup 2026: Zimbabwe score 169/2 amid Australia’s growing injury problems
Earlier in the day, Zimbabwe had set a strong target of 170 runs with the help of the young opener’s maiden World Cup half-century. Brian Bennett. The 22-year-old played the best innings of his life and remained unbeaten on 64 off 56 balls with the help of seven fours, sensing the danger expertly. adam zampa. they were strongly supported Tadivanashe Marumani (35) and Ryan Burl (35), before the captain Sikandar Raza Provided the finishing touch* by scoring a quick 25 off 13 balls*, which included a six off the last ball.
Australia’s bowling effort was significantly hampered when Marcus Stoinis had to leave the field in the 16th over after sustaining a serious injury to his left thumb while delivering a powerful drive off his own ball. The injury looks serious, with the casualty list already including regular captain Marsh (testicular haemorrhage). In pursuit, the Australian collapse was rapid: josh inglis (8) The bridge fell from the shot, cameron green (0) scolded the keeper, and tim david (0) A swivel-pull was mistimed at short fine leg, before Head was out bizarrely. At the drinks break, Australia stood in a vulnerable position at 51/4, needing a ‘Maxwell Miracle’ to chase the remaining 119 runs, almost 10 an over at the required rate.