00:00Lovely to be here once again in Colombo. It's a beautiful city.
00:04Ocean, breeze, cleanliness, pollution free.
00:08This is going to be a very good contest. Australia taking on Zimbabwe.
00:15It's still unfit. Zimbabwe
00:19have not been beaten so far in this group, so good time really to go and meet
00:23Australia. A lot of interest in this contest.
00:33Here we go then.
00:34At our Premadastra Stadium, Colombo. Australia versus
00:37Zimbabwe. Should be a good contest this. In Group B.
00:46That's a lovely set up.
00:48Australia winning the toss, electing to bowl first.
00:51Three. They can do something here in first minute. They'll have to be aggressive at the top to try and
00:55put this.
00:56Trying with the adder to bowl first.
00:59What you can often get is a touch of moisture by the call.
01:03But I think if Zimbabwe had it their way, they would have...
01:07They were four down in the power play.
01:11Variation could be the key, huh?
01:14Yeah, 100%.
01:15Understand the wickets inside the first six because it just gives you 182 against Ireland.
01:20They got off to the perfect a little bit. There's Ben Dorshas.
01:22He's in for his first World Cup.
01:23To the conditions, I think Australians are quite mixing up with variations.
01:28That'll be really important you to venue.
01:30But also when you get a place like...
01:32Head in hand first up.
01:34Right.
01:37Because on a surface like this with cutters, slow...
01:41Big cricket is in.
01:42Three on...
01:45That's well, feel it. Action, first ball.
01:49Big cricket in place. Anything...
01:52Swing...
01:53Wait, that's gone through and four beautifully timed and placed.
01:59Extension of the arms and...
02:01It was uninhibited.
02:02That swing that got him a great result.
02:08It's a bull you dream of.
02:11Oh, that's...
02:12A bit risky, but...
02:14They say risk and reward.
02:16Let's go on and hit the fence as well.
02:18Good timing.
02:20So one driven off the back foot through the offside,
02:23the other one through the leg side.
02:27This was agricultural, but it's a big deal.
02:32Good batting.
02:33Tapping it...
02:34Into the vacant area.
02:36The fielder's on it.
02:37Only a single.
02:39Reputation, I think they've been proactive.
02:41You have to think...
02:44Makes room.
02:46Wanted to club it over the infield.
02:48On the bounce, mid off fielder.
02:50A few risks.
02:52We understand.
02:53As games go...
02:57Trying a ramp.
02:59Looking to play the field.
03:01Missed it.
03:0117 without a wicket.
03:02After three.
03:0349 wickets.
03:04Gets smashed for four.
03:06First ball.
03:07That is a beauty.
03:12That's a great shot first up.
03:15What a money.
03:16Saying to Maxwell.
03:17Not going to allow you to settle.
03:19Not going to let you dictate.
03:23The running has been good as well.
03:26Pink these ones.
03:28Boundaries followed by a run.
03:33There's cushion there.
03:36That's exactly what...
03:38Oh, brilliant.
03:40Absolutely nailed it.
03:41Smoked it.
03:43Great improvisation is not allowing him to bowl.
03:45That's the way to go.
03:48That's why this shot is so impressive.
03:50The Australians would have done their homework.
03:52Understand that he loves going.
03:56Yeah, another four.
03:58This is outstanding stuff.
04:04He's pounded his range.
04:06He's gone through the off side.
04:07Through the leg side.
04:08Then there's a great bit of improvisation in this inning so far.
04:11He's on 25.
04:14Lovely cover drive.
04:16It's been a great mix of conventional and...
04:20Big shot over Miran.
04:24And it's got and hit the fence.
04:27Well, you've got to admire this.
04:29Really liking this from Zimbabwe.
04:32They've been on the move in the corner.
04:41I didn't find the gap there.
04:43Well, it shows that they're pretty calm at the...
04:47Quicker ball.
04:49Managed it well in the end.
04:51Well, they backed well as a pair.
04:52They complement each other really well, don't they?
04:58Slower in pace, I think.
05:00Spun just a shade more.
05:05Oh, that is smash and a half.
05:07Really was cracked.
05:10This is seriously good stuff from Zimbabwe.
05:13Putting pressure on Australia.
05:18Second boundary for the over.
05:21Just felt even.
05:24Oh, a square once again.
05:26Time to flee.
05:27Looks to be a good batting serves five, Zimbabwe.
05:31Four.
05:33Another good shot.
05:34Another brilliant shot through extra cover.
05:36Another boundary.
05:37They're off to a fly here as Zimbabwe.
05:40So, on these kind of pitches,
05:42I think Alice will be very successful
05:44if he bowls the way he's been bowling so far.
05:47Well, Waz, don't go anywhere.
05:54One of the best ever.
05:56Best.
05:57Yeah, magic.
05:58Some sort of movement.
06:02That's nice.
06:03That's a top shot.
06:05Really well played by Bennett.
06:07Right out the middle of the blade.
06:09And it's a wave of four.
06:12Brings up the 50 partnership as well.
06:17Brian Bennett and Tadiwana Shema Romani have been really good together as a puck.
06:23But what I loved about it is this.
06:27Nice shot.
06:29Short and helped on its way.
06:31It'll go for four.
06:33It's a great start this against Australia's trump card.
06:37One and 83rd of the tournament.
06:40Just keep your eye on that number as this World Cup progresses.
06:44But he's under the pressure straight away.
06:46Gets a little.
06:48Oh, that's lovely man.
06:50Thought that might be the quicker one.
06:53Is on across.
06:57Shot again.
06:59They average 36 and score at just over nine.
07:08Off the edge.
07:10And it's wide of Inglis.
07:13Away it goes for four more.
07:16Excellent stuff for Zimbabwe with this.
07:19Might have been the match flow so far.
07:23He's on here.
07:27Got him.
07:28This time.
07:30Nicely into the gloves.
07:34The breakthrough that Australia were after.
07:38Quick wickets.
07:40And Urima.
07:45Cross team delivery from Steve.
07:47Useful to go.
07:48Cross team.
07:51Yeah, I think it's it's as much about.
07:53Just trying to.
07:54Rough the ball up.
07:57Becomes harder to come in.
07:59If it was.
08:00UAE.
08:01Chennai.
08:04Gives him an opportunity to score leg side.
08:07It just changed the field on the off side.
08:09Then go straight.
08:11The seam up delivery.
08:12It's not a quick pitch that we all know.
08:14If you're gonna bowl a bouncer.
08:17Has to be slightly.
08:18Here onwards.
08:19Take them to 181.
08:23Bill.
08:24Just trying to.
08:25It's a nice platform.
08:27Sports mad.
08:31Nice.
08:32Power down the ground.
08:36Getting closer to 100 now Zimbabwe.
08:39Wow.
08:40What a start by Zimbabwe.
08:45Let's have a look.
08:50Pulls the partner through quickly.
08:53It's a ball.
08:54An ODI that was played in Twi.
08:55They're playing with ease.
08:57With comfort.
08:57One.
08:58The move.
09:0399.
09:04Look at that.
09:05A lot more karma.
09:07Catch it.
09:09Brilliant.
09:09We've seen that a few times today.
09:11Bill's pulled it out.
09:12And we saw it a little bit earlier as well from Marumani.
09:16What a shot.
09:17Stand and deliver.
09:18He was cool.
09:19He was balanced.
09:22not a different easy shot to play look at this thank you very much this good going it's 106 for
09:29one saw an opportunity to go straight because of the length middle was up in the circle
09:4050 partnership now 38 balls this is really impressive cricket by Zimbabweans here boundary
09:48on the second ball save shot 50 mostly 20 like rate nicely played shot into the gap this will
09:59race away to the boundary much-needed boundary score now in t20 World Cup a 15 a t20 World Cup
10:11match the
10:13first time he's managed to do that understanding elevation it is from his teammates one of the best
10:19sides of world cricket against Australia shot really well played he's powerful Ryan Burl
10:31serious power that's in the slot though from Marcus Stoinis that's Ryan Burl where he wants it he said
10:38right there thank you that's gone up in the air that's going to be out catch taken
10:47Bartlett in as a soft fielder and then to complete the overs is green too
10:57that'll help it'll do nicely well manipulated by Sekanda Raza away it goes for four pressure on
11:06door just with the first ball going before as well
11:14absolutely smoked a slower ball and Raza climbs all over it four runs
11:24that's the extreme slow ball there all the way down to 105 k's per hour
11:30yeah he's he's yeah Glenn Maxwell on that onside
11:39it's gone up in the air who wants it who can get to it nobody
11:49it's good from Zampa couple off the final delivery then
11:56banged away it's going with the wind and it'll sail into the stands to cap off Zimbabwe's innings
12:04first six of the innings is off the very last delivery they end Zimbabwe 169 for two after Australia
12:15they have won the toss and decided they had failed first
12:25Aaron Finch alongside Aaron your thoughts on Australia's chase how they go about it
12:30I think it's a really good total particularly when you think of how
12:36the ball
12:37to account potential injury to probably outfit
12:41yeah he's been
12:43known as a very very good player of spin experience
12:48last time he did that in t20 international
12:52let's hide the ball Sekanda Raza as he runs in plenty t20 experience
12:57i like the move for the fact that it's just throwing something different
13:01it through the offside very strong area for Travis head he's off the mock straight away
13:10just marginally too full marginally too wide
13:14your ball there at your peril to Travis head so strong through the offside
13:22Sekanda Raza was hoping for a wicket early on that's why he took the ball
13:26instead he's gone for runs in his first four balls
13:32for him he'll move on to a thousand
13:36goes for the shorter length straight away
13:39and it's an early wicket for Zimbabwe
13:42what form he's in with the ball
13:47answers the call of his power play Josh Inglis goes for eight
13:54on the leg side they've just got the three fielders out so so run away
14:04that's a good shot from Travis head
14:07it's trying to overheat it
14:11oh dear you want your fielders to stop those and not allow it through
14:24nothing more frustrating when you miss field line you've got to chase it all the way to the
14:27boundary pick it up there's a little edge definite noise
14:33Brad Evans picked up 10 wickets in those t20 world cup qualifier finals he was a big part of him
14:39being
14:40here and now he's got goes without scoring you're in trouble here
14:46oh dear it's gone from bad to worse from australia
14:52tim david short of cricket will fall to mazarabani and another wicket david goes for naught
15:01that is so unlucky that just somehow rolled onto his stumps it almost seemed in slow motion
15:13australia 29
15:14bigger
15:17that's that cracking cut shot and beautifully placed as well
15:23really did hit it hard first boundary
15:26in 30 balls
15:28quite fine the gap like the previous feel the heat that's all you need to it reminds me so much
15:34about an opposition nice one really did well on that occasion in position early that's his go-to shot
15:44boundaries to try and sort out
15:48up in the air taken no
15:55what an effort for myers it's gone for six
16:00just couldn't quite keep up as 52
16:06that's a good shot it's gone fine it'll go for four
16:09oh just leaking here think back to that moment the catch
16:14and now australia just getting a a move on
16:17yeah they have two set bettors now there's the man out there
16:22yeah yeah yeah nice shot that's well played
16:28yeah wrench or doing it nicely here his strike weight is 151
16:34showed that he's able to play the spin it's why he's in this side
16:40yeah
16:41bolem dragged it on burl with the wicket they were desperate for a fifth they break the partnership
16:50and we'll feel they're on their way here zimbabwe it got the important wicket of
16:56danger man maxwell who was going towards mid wickets lock
17:03and a specialist at t20 back
17:10oh shot
17:17shot really well done it was a quick delivery it wasn't a leg break
17:20but what a shot from storing his first half boundary
17:24yeah it was a seam up delivery just small leg breaks buddy
17:28doing so well possible
17:3150 off
17:34zimbabwe say catch they are hoping yes they get it
17:40his second catch
17:43and it's stoinis
17:46just towards the back end of this chase zimbabwe on flatlined
17:54it'll be frustrating for zimbabwe but so good for australia anything anything they can take they will take it
18:04out to the leg side
18:05122 for six
18:07cautious hits hard out to the leg side that is sensational
18:14under so much pressure
18:16oh no way he comes flying around the bound
18:1931
18:25up it goes he calls for it
18:30renshaw after a fantastic innings falls to mazarobani
18:34what a world cup he's having
18:39he has certainly put zimbabwe in a very strong for 65 a very good innings
18:44distance now zimbabwe
18:48mazarobani gets his 100th t20 international wicket
18:54and it leaves australia nine down
18:58what a wonderful adam zampa
19:01gone office
19:06it'll be a little appeal by zimbabwe they have a look around look at the square leg umpire as well
19:11just have a look at this on i'm looking at a split screen if we roll through and the bells
19:17have lit
19:17it up
19:192007 against the mike dominated today's play a moment to remember one they will never it was a complete
19:28performance with ball phase and a post
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