T20 World Cup: It’s just unbelievable, says Raza on Zimbabwe shock win against Australia

Zimbabwe's stunning victory over Australia in the T20 World Cup leaves fans in disbelief, says stand-in skipper Sikandar Raza.

Zimbabwe stand-in skipper Sikandar Raza described their stunning 23-run win over Australia as "unbelievable", saying the culture, unity and environment built within the squad made the result possible.

Zimbabwe shocked Australia in their Group B clash of the T20 World Cup at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Friday (February 13, 2026), successfully defending 169/2 as the heavyweights folded for 146 in 19.3 overs.

"Very happy and above all, very proud. Feeling of a brother whose younger brothers are achieving a lot together," he said at the post-match presentation.

Raza scored an unbeaten 25 off 13 balls and opened the bowling, but a severe leg cramp while sending down the ninth over forced him off the field in agony, leaving him to watch from the dressing room as his young side scraped home for a historic win.

"So it was nice to watch from outside and see how the team went about their business, the culture, the environment, the unity that we have taken, that we have created over a long time. Just to see it from outside, I was extremely proud, and on top of that, a win. It's just unbelievable.

"But the way we came and the way we bowled, the way we started, the way we fielded every catch, some of the boundary stops, it's just unbelievable. I mean, there's nothing to fault the boys for. It looked like the boys wanted it, and I think they really did and they deserved to win today."