# Zimbabwe shock, Super Over thriller, and pink-ball intrigue

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Podcast: [ABC Cricket Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/abc-cricket-podcast-407901)
Published: 2026-02-16T05:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/abc-cricket-podcast/abc-cricket-podcast-episode160226/106347250
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Duration seconds: 2770

## Resource

Australia’s T20 World Cup hopes are under pressure after a loss to Zimbabwe. Corbin and special guest Xavier Doherty break down the selection dilemmas, Sri Lankan spin conditions, and what tournament play does to even the best teams. India’s dominance over Pakistan continues, while South Africa and Afghanistan deliver a double Super Over classic. Back home, India’s women outplay Australia in Sydney and the Sheffield Shield race heats up. Doherty also shares insight into his transition from international player to match referee.ABC Grandstand cricket commentator Corbin Middlemas is joined by Ed Cowan to bring you all the highlights and match analysis to keep you up to speed. The pair discuss the key players and big issues that are dominating the cricket agenda, the latest in live fixtures with a hit of cricket banter. Catch every episode of ‘The ABC Cricket Podcast,’ hosted by Corbin Middlemas on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport This podcast was formerly known as ‘The Grandstand Cricket Podcast’

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