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‘We Put Ourselves Under Pressure,' Says Travis Head After Australia's 23-run Defeat Against Zimbabwe

By IANS News February 13, 2026 • 17:24 PM View: 440

T20 World Cup: Australia's stand-in captain Travis Head admitted that his side put themselves under pressure after they suffered a 23-run defeat against Zimbabwe in their second match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Friday.

Chasing 170, Australia were bowled out for 146 in 19.3 overs despite a fighting knock of 65 runs from Matt Renshaw. Zimbabwe’s pace duo Blessing Muzarabani and Brad Evans dismantled the top order, claiming four and three wickets respectively to script one of the biggest upsets of the tournament.

Head felt the target was manageable, and the bowlers did a good job, but the batters failed in the chase.

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