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Australia vs Zimbabwe - Players & Playing XI · T20 World Cup 2007

T20 Cricket World Cup

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Result

Zimbabwe won by 5 wickets (with 1 ball remaining)

Statz MVP

Brendan Taylor

Rating

Leading Run Scorer Matthew Hayden 265 runs · Leading Wicket Taker Umar Gul 13 wkts · Standings →

Newlands, Cape Town

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Newlands

Cape Town, South Africa

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Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Sep 2007). 2 rain-affected matches excluded.

Avg Total Runs

310.6

Avg 1st Inn

164.3

Avg 2nd Inn

146.3

Avg Sixes

13.3

Avg Fours

22.9

Bat 1st Win %

43%

Boundary %

55.1%

Seam Econ

8.76

Spin Econ

7.38

Avg PP 1st Inn

48.3

1.2 wkts · Overs 1-6

Avg PP 2nd Inn

47.7

1.4 wkts · Overs 1-6

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AUS at Newlands

Won

Lost

Avg Score 25.2

Highest Score 73

Top Scorer

Matthew Hayden 202 runs

Top Wicket-Taker

Stuart Clark 9 wkts

ZIM at Newlands

Won

Lost

Avg Score 17.7

Highest Score 60

Top Scorer

Brendan Taylor 107 runs

Top Wicket-Taker

Elton Chigumbura 7 wkts

Australia

Playing XI in this match

Adam Gilchrist Wicketkeeper

Matthew Hayden Batsman

Ricky Ponting Batsman

Andrew Symonds Allrounder

Michael Hussey Batsman

Brad Hodge Batsman

Brad Haddin Wicketkeeper

Brett Lee Bowler

Mitchell Johnson Bowler

Nathan Bracken Bowler

Stuart Clark Bowler

Zimbabwe

Playing XI in this match

Vusi Sibanda Batsman

Brendan Taylor Wicketkeeper

Chamu Chibhabha Allrounder

Tatenda Taibu Wicketkeeper

Stuart Matsikenyeri Batsman

Hamilton Masakadza Allrounder

Elton Chigumbura Allrounder

Keith Dabengwa Bowler

Prosper Utseya Bowler

Gary Brent Batsman

Tawanda Mupariwa Bowler

Australia · Innings 1

Adam Gilchrist (wk)

c Stuart Matsikenyeri b Elton Chigumbura

4 (6)

0×4 · 0×6 · SR 66.67

Matthew Hayden

c Brendan Taylor b Elton Chigumbura

4 (2)

1×4 · 0×6 · SR 200

Ricky Ponting (c)

c Elton Chigumbura b Gary Brent

8 (15)

1×4 · 0×6 · SR 53.33

Andrew Symonds

st Brendan Taylor b Hamilton Masakadza

33 (25)

4×4 · 0×6 · SR 132

Michael Hussey

run out (Vusi Sibanda)

15 (23)

1×4 · 0×6 · SR 65.22

Brad Hodge

not out

35* (22)

2×4 · 2×6 · SR 159.09

Brad Haddin

c Elton Chigumbura b Prosper Utseya

6 (12)

0×4 · 0×6 · SR 50

Brett Lee

b Gary Brent

13 (7)

1×4 · 1×6 · SR 185.71

Mitchell Johnson

run out (Gary Brent)

9 (5)

1×4 · 0×6 · SR 180

Nathan Bracken

c Vusi Sibanda b Elton Chigumbura

4 (3)

0×4 · 0×6 · SR 133.33

Batter	Dismissal	R	B	4s	6s	SR
Adam Gilchrist (wk)	c Stuart Matsikenyeri b Elton Chigumbura	4	6	0	0	66.67
Matthew Hayden	c Brendan Taylor b Elton Chigumbura	4	2	1	0	200
Ricky Ponting (c)	c Elton Chigumbura b Gary Brent	8	15	1	0	53.33
Andrew Symonds	st Brendan Taylor b Hamilton Masakadza	33	25	4	0	132
Michael Hussey	run out (Vusi Sibanda)	15	23	1	0	65.22
Brad Hodge	not out	35*	22	2	2	159.09
Brad Haddin	c Elton Chigumbura b Prosper Utseya	6	12	0	0	50
Brett Lee	b Gary Brent	13	7	1	1	185.71
Mitchell Johnson	run out (Gary Brent)	9	5	1	0	180
Nathan Bracken	c Vusi Sibanda b Elton Chigumbura	4	3	0	0	133.33

Total

138/9 (20 ov)

DNB Stuart Clark

FoW 1-7 (Matthew Hayden, 0.4 ov), 2-12 (Adam Gilchrist, 2.2 ov), 3-19 (Ricky Ponting, 3.6 ov), 4-48 (Michael Hussey, 9.2 ov), 5-86 (Andrew Symonds, 13.4 ov), 6-102 (Brad Haddin, 16.2 ov), 7-119 (Brett Lee, 18.1 ov), 8-134 (Mitchell Johnson, 19.3 ov), 9-138 (Nathan Bracken, 19.6 ov)

Zimbabwe · Bowling

Elton Chigumbura

3-0-20-3 · Econ 6.67

3/20

3 ov

Gary Brent

4-0-19-2 · Econ 4.75

2/19

wd 2 · nb 0

Tawanda Mupariwa

3-0-23-0 · Econ 7.67

0/23

wd 3 · nb 0

Chamu Chibhabha

3-0-17-0 · Econ 5.67

0/17

wd 1 · nb 0

Prosper Utseya (c)

4-0-28-1 · Econ 7

1/28

4 ov

Tatenda Taibu

2-0-21-0 · Econ 10.5

0/21

2 ov

Hamilton Masakadza

1-0-9-1 · Econ 9

1/9

1 ov

Bowler	O	R	W	Econ	Wd
Elton Chigumbura	3	20	3	6.67	0
Gary Brent	4	19	2	4.75	2
Tawanda Mupariwa	3	23	0	7.67	3
Chamu Chibhabha	3	17	0	5.67	1
Prosper Utseya (c)	4	28	1	7	0
Tatenda Taibu	2	21	0	10.5	0
Hamilton Masakadza	1	9	1	9	0

Zimbabwe · Innings 2

Vusi Sibanda

c Adam Gilchrist b Nathan Bracken

23 (15)

5×4 · 0×6 · SR 153.33

Brendan Taylor (wk)

not out

60* (45)

4×4 · 2×6 · SR 133.33

Chamu Chibhabha

c Adam Gilchrist b Stuart Clark

15 (14)

3×4 · 0×6 · SR 107.14

Tatenda Taibu

c Adam Gilchrist b Mitchell Johnson

0 (6)

0×4 · 0×6 · SR 0

Stuart Matsikenyeri

c Adam Gilchrist b Stuart Clark

3 (8)

0×4 · 0×6 · SR 37.5

Hamilton Masakadza

lbw b Brett Lee

27 (28)

2×4 · 0×6 · SR 96.43

Elton Chigumbura

not out

4* (3)

0×4 · 0×6 · SR 133.33

Batter	Dismissal	R	B	4s	6s	SR
Vusi Sibanda	c Adam Gilchrist b Nathan Bracken	23	15	5	0	153.33
Brendan Taylor (wk)	not out	60*	45	4	2	133.33
Chamu Chibhabha	c Adam Gilchrist b Stuart Clark	15	14	3	0	107.14
Tatenda Taibu	c Adam Gilchrist b Mitchell Johnson	0	6	0	0	0
Stuart Matsikenyeri	c Adam Gilchrist b Stuart Clark	3	8	0	0	37.5
Hamilton Masakadza	lbw b Brett Lee	27	28	2	0	96.43
Elton Chigumbura	not out	4*	3	0	0	133.33

Total

139/5 (19.5 ov)

DNB Gary Brent, Keith Dabengwa, Prosper Utseya (c), Tawanda Mupariwa

FoW 1-31 (Vusi Sibanda, 3.5 ov), 2-54 (Chamu Chibhabha, 6.6 ov), 3-55 (Tatenda Taibu, 7.6 ov), 4-70 (Stuart Matsikenyeri, 10.5 ov), 5-123 (Hamilton Masakadza, 18.3 ov)

Australia · Bowling

Brett Lee

4-0-31-1 · Econ 7.75

1/31

wd 2 · nb 0

Nathan Bracken

3.5-0-25-1 · Econ 7.14

1/25

3.5 ov

Stuart Clark

4-0-22-2 · Econ 5.5

2/22

4 ov

Mitchell Johnson

4-0-26-1 · Econ 6.5

1/26

wd 1 · nb 0

Andrew Symonds

2-0-11-0 · Econ 5.5

0/11

2 ov

Brad Hodge

2-0-20-0 · Econ 10

0/20

2 ov

Bowler	O	R	W	Econ	Wd
Brett Lee	4	31	1	7.75	2
Nathan Bracken	3.5	25	1	7.14	0
Stuart Clark	4	22	2	5.5	0
Mitchell Johnson	4	26	1	6.5	1
Andrew Symonds	2	11	0	5.5	0
Brad Hodge	2	20	0	10	0

Statz Rating

A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.

Rank	Player	Rating
1	Brendan Taylor ZIM	72.8
2	Stuart Clark AUS	66.7
3	Gary Brent ZIM	66.5
4	Brad Hodge AUS	63.7
5	Elton Chigumbura ZIM	62.8
6	Andrew Symonds AUS	57.5
7	Brett Lee AUS	53.2
8	Mitchell Johnson AUS	48.0
9	Vusi Sibanda ZIM	44.0
10	Hamilton Masakadza ZIM	36.0
11	Chamu Chibhabha ZIM	32.6
12	Nathan Bracken AUS	28.0
13	Prosper Utseya ZIM	25.8
14	Michael Hussey AUS	13.4
15	Ricky Ponting AUS	8.4
16	Tawanda Mupariwa ZIM	7.7
17	Brad Haddin AUS	6.9
18	Matthew Hayden AUS	4.8
19	Tatenda Taibu ZIM	4.6
20	Adam Gilchrist AUS	3.8
21	Stuart Matsikenyeri ZIM	3.2

How Statz Rating works:

Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.

Australia vs Zimbabwe: who played

Zimbabwe won by 5 wickets (with 1 ball remaining) in T20 World Cup 2007 at Newlands on 12 September 2007. Brendan Taylor top-scored with 60 off 45 balls and Elton Chigumbura took 3/20.

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Frequently asked questions

Who played in Australia vs Zimbabwe?

Australia XI: Adam Gilchrist (wk), Matthew Hayden, Ricky Ponting (c), Andrew Symonds, Michael Hussey, Brad Hodge, Brad Haddin, Brett Lee, Mitchell Johnson, Nathan Bracken, Stuart Clark. Zimbabwe XI: Vusi Sibanda, Brendan Taylor (wk), Chamu Chibhabha, Tatenda Taibu, Stuart Matsikenyeri, Hamilton Masakadza, Elton Chigumbura, Keith Dabengwa, Prosper Utseya (c), Gary Brent, Tawanda Mupariwa.

Who won Australia vs Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe won by 5 wickets (with 1 ball remaining).

When and where was Australia vs Zimbabwe played?

Australia vs Zimbabwe was played at Newlands, Cape Town on Wednesday 12 September 2007, in T20 World Cup 2007.

What were the final scores in Australia vs Zimbabwe?

Australia scored 138/9 in 20 overs. Zimbabwe scored 139/5 in 19.5 overs.

Who was the Statz MVP in Australia vs Zimbabwe?

Brendan Taylor was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 73/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.

Who was the top run-scorer in Australia vs Zimbabwe?

Brendan Taylor top-scored with 60 off 45 balls.

Who took the most wickets in Australia vs Zimbabwe?

Elton Chigumbura took 3/20 in 3 overs.

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