Zimbabwe Eyes Historic T20 Super Eight Berth After Upsetting Australia

Zimbabwe, buoyed by a win over Australia, aims to continue its momentum against Ireland in the T20 World Cup to secure a Super Eight berth. The team's bowlers and key batsmen, including Brian Bennett and Muzarabani, are in prime form. Ireland, with less to lose, poses a challenge.

Following an impressive victory against former T20 champions Australia, Zimbabwe is set to face off against a challenging Ireland squad on Tuesday. With an unbeaten streak on the line, Zimbabwe eyes a potential maiden Super Eight berth in the T20 World Cup.

A win against Ireland will put Zimbabwe at six points, though qualification from Group B remains uncertain due to the potential threat posed by Australia and Sri Lanka. The net run rate will be the deciding factor, as Zimbabwe prepares for its final group clash against host Sri Lanka on February 19 in Colombo.

Zimbabwe's bowlers have been instrumental, with Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, and Brad Evans dismantling opposition line-ups. Meanwhile, Ireland, under stand-in captain Lorcan Tucker, aims to finish strong, though a win might complicate Zimbabwe's Super Eight ambitions.

(With inputs from agencies.)