Babar Azam. (Photo Credits: AFP)
Zimbabwe scripted history as they defeated Australia in the T20 World Cup match by 23 runs in Colombo. Blessing Muzarabani played a key role in Zimbabwe’s win as he bagged a four-wicket haul for just 17 runs in 4 overs while scalped three for 23 runs in 3.3 overs.
While it was Zimbabwe’s historic win that made headlines, the social media users took a sly dig at Pakistan batter Babar Azam.
Zimbabwe bundled out Australia for 146 while defending a target of 170. Zimbabwe had earlier put 169/2 in 20 overs. Brian Benett remained unbeaten at 64 off 56. Tadiwanashe Marumani scored 35 off 21 while Ryan Burl got 35 off 30. Later, captain Sikandar Raza chipped in with a quick-fire 25* off 13.
The Zimbabwe bowlers didn’t let the Australian batting unit take the upper hand as they picked early wickets to reduced them to 29/4. Glenn Maxwell and Matt Renshaw tried to steady the ship but the ever increasing required rate put them under pressure as well. Maxwell only managed 31 off 32 while Renshaw top-scored with 65 off 44.
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