Bennett brings up 50 vs Australia

Fri, 13 February 2026

12:18

Zimbabwe 125-1 (15 Ovs) vs Aus | SCORECARD

Ben Dwarshuis was brought back into the attack, but Zimbabwe continued to pile on the runs. Burl flicked the first ball to the leg side for a single. Bennett then took charge, lofting one straight back over the bowler's head for four. He went aerial again next ball -- it landed safely and they picked up two more. The batters rotated strike for the remainder of the over. Twelve runs came from it, pushing Zimbabwe to 118/1 after 14 overs.

Drinks were taken, with Australia desperately in need of a breakthrough.

Adam Zampa returned to the attack. Burl pushed the first delivery straight back to the bowler, followed by another dot ball. He then found a gap for a single. Bennett responded in style, smashing a boundary before nudging a single to bring up his first T20 World Cup fifty off 43 balls, his 11th in T20 internationals overall. Burl added a single to end the over.

Seven runs came from it. After 15 overs, Zimbabwe were well placed at 125/1.

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