Australia fight back

Fri, 13 February 2026

13:52

Aus 72-4 (11 Ovs) vs Zim 169-2 | SCORECARD

Concern for Zimbabwe as Sikandar Raza suddenly pulls up in his bowling stride and collapses to the ground. It appears to be a bout of cramps -- he's clutching his right calf and wincing in pain. The physio rushes out to attend to the skipper. After a brief assessment, the umpire steps in, and Raza is asked to leave the field so the game can continue. Leg-spinner

Cremer is brought into the attack. Renshaw picks up a couple and then a single towards point. Maxwell rotates strike as well before finishing the over in style with a boundary. Eleven runs come from it. After 9 overs, Australia are 62/4.

Masakadza comes into the attack next. Renshaw pushes one back to the bowler and takes a single off the following delivery. Five runs come from the over. At the halfway mark, Australia are 67/4, needing 103 from 60 balls.

There's a brief drinks break as the heat takes its toll.

Cremer continues after the break. Renshaw starts with a single. Maxwell attempts a quick reverse-sweep to a faster leg-break and misses narrowly -- very close to the stumps! He then flicks one through midwicket for a run. The batters continue to deal largely in singles.

Five runs come from the 11th over. Australia are 72/4, needing 98 from 54 balls.

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