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Australia will aim to maintain their momentum when they take on Zimbabwe in the daytime fixture at Colombo’s R Premadasa Stadium on Friday. Australia head into the clash on the back of a convincing 67-run victory over Ireland, while Zimbabwe opened their tournament with a commanding eight-wicket win against Oman and will be brimming with confidence.
Despite missing their frontline fast bowlers, Australia found control and penetration through Nathan Ellis and Adam Zampa, who picked up four wickets each to stifle Ireland. Their attack appeared well-balanced, and the batting unit adapted cleverly to conditions, posting 182 on a pitch that aided the slower bowlers. It proved a match-winning total and highlighted Australia’s ability to read the surface and adjust accordingly. Another polished performance will be the goal as they push closer toward a place in the knockout stages.
Zimbabwe will also be eager to build on their strong start. Their opening triumph was powered by an incisive pace display, with Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, and Brad Evans claiming three wickets apiece to dismantle Oman. Brian Bennett and Tadiwanashe Marumani then completed a smooth chase without alarm. While the challenge against Australia represents a significant step up, Zimbabwe will look to carry the confidence and clarity from their first outing into a sterner test.
Squads:
Zimbabwe Squad: Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Dion Myers, Brendan Taylor(w), Sikandar Raza(c), Ryan Burl, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Tony Munyonga, Clive Madande, Tinotenda Maposa, Graeme Cremer
Australia Squad: Travis Head(c), Josh Inglis(w), Cameron Green, Matt Renshaw, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Cooper Connolly, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Adam Zampa, Ben Dwarshuis, Tim David, Mitchell Marsh
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Despite missing their frontline fast bowlers, Australia found control and penetration through Nathan Ellis and Adam Zampa, who picked up four wickets each to stifle Ireland. Their attack appeared well-balanced, and the batting unit adapted cleverly to conditions, posting 182 on a pitch that aided the slower bowlers. It proved a match-winning total and highlighted Australia’s ability to read the surface and adjust accordingly. Another polished performance will be the goal as they push closer toward a place in the knockout stages.
Zimbabwe will also be eager to build on their strong start. Their opening triumph was powered by an incisive pace display, with Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, and Brad Evans claiming three wickets apiece to dismantle Oman. Brian Bennett and Tadiwanashe Marumani then completed a smooth chase without alarm. While the challenge against Australia represents a significant step up, Zimbabwe will look to carry the confidence and clarity from their first outing into a sterner test.
Squads:
Zimbabwe Squad: Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Dion Myers, Brendan Taylor(w), Sikandar Raza(c), Ryan Burl, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Tony Munyonga, Clive Madande, Tinotenda Maposa, Graeme Cremer
Australia Squad: Travis Head(c), Josh Inglis(w), Cameron Green, Matt Renshaw, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Cooper Connolly, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Adam Zampa, Ben Dwarshuis, Tim David, Mitchell Marsh
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