Blessing Muzarabani Joins Elite 100-Wicket Club As Zimbabwe Maintain UNBEATEN T20 World Cup Record Against Australia

Sachin Tendulkar Hails Blessing Muzarabani As Zimbabwe Star Reaches 100 T20I Wickets

Blessing Muzarabani joined the 100-wicket club in Men’s T20Is as Zimbabwe maintained their unbeaten record against Australia at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup on Friday, 13 February 2026. Zimbabwe beat Australia by 23 runs at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, with Muzarabani delivering a career-best 4/17 to seal a famous victory.

The result means Zimbabwe remain unbeaten against Australia in T20 World Cup history.

According to the ICC, the towering fast bowler has now entered the elite 100-wicket club in Men’s T20 Internationals.

“Fast, fierce and unstoppable
Zimbabwe’s Blessing Muzarabani joins the 100-wicket club in Men’s T20Is ”
— ICC, 13 February 2026

Muzarabani’s Masterclass Rocks Australia

Zimbabwe posted 169/2 in their 20 overs after being sent in to bat. Brian Bennett top-scored with 64 not out from 56 balls.

Australia were bowled out for 146 in 19.3 overs.

Muzarabani tore through the top order. He dismissed Josh Inglis, Tim David, Matt Renshaw and Adam Zampa to finish with figures of 4/17 in four overs.

According to Cricket Australia, Zimbabwe “edged Australia in a stunning T20 World Cup boilover in Colombo to maintain their unbeaten record over their higher-ranked rivals at the ICC’s T20 showpiece.”

The publication reported:

“Blessing Muzarabani took a career-best 4-17 as Zimbabwe defended 169.”

Australia captain Travis Head admitted his side were under pressure early.

“We put ourselves under pressure losing wickets in the Powerplay. Zimbabwe bowled well … and we left ourselves with too much to do at the end.”

Cricket World Reacts To Historic Milestone

The performance drew praise from across the cricketing world.

Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin wrote on X:

“This is clinical from Zim.
Batting and bowling have been great but Tony Munyonga’s fielding has piled on the pressure.”

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar also weighed in.

“A statement win from Zimbabwe!
Beating Australia by 23 runs takes real character. And of course, Blessing turned out to be just that, a blessing in the truest sense, with a superb 4 wicket spell.”

Zimbabwe now sit second in Group B with two wins from two matches, level on points with Sri Lanka.

Australia, meanwhile, must win their remaining group fixtures to boost their chances of progressing.

For Muzarabani, the day belonged to him. A milestone achieved. A statement delivered. And a reminder that Zimbabwe are a force to reckon with in this tournament.