Chevrons fired up for T20 WC

Zimbabwe are hoping the positivity they showed to secure a shock victory over Australia can give them the momentum needed to make an impact at this year’s Twenty20 World Cup.

Having lost the first two one-day internationals, Zimbabwe registered on Saturday only their third victory over Australia in 33 attempts spanning nearly four decades.

Coming after victories over Bangladesh in both white-ball formats, the Townsville triumph should send the Africans off to next month’s Twenty20 World Cup charged with confidence.

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