From 1983 to 2026: Every Time Zimbabwe Silenced Australia on Big Stage

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Zimbabwe’s rare upsets

From 1983 to T20 World Cup 2026, Zimbabwe have stunned Australia multiple times, producing some of the biggest upsets in world cricket history.

Zimbabwe shocked Australia in the 1983 World Cup at Nottingham, winning by 13 runs in one of the tournament’s most memorable surprises.

In the 2007 T20 World Cup, Zimbabwe chased down Australia’s total in Cape Town and won by five wickets in a stunning result.

During a 2014 ODI tri-series in Harare, Zimbabwe defeated Australia again, proving they could compete with top teams.

In 2022, Zimbabwe beat Australia in an ODI in Townsville, ending a long wait and showing their fighting spirit.

T20 World Cup 2026 shock

Zimbabwe stunned Australia once more in T20 World Cup 2026 with a famous win, adding another chapter to their upset history.

T20 World Cup 2026: 5 Associate Teams Making Big Impact

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