Group stage (Group A) — 2011 Cricket World Cup
February 21, 2011 · Sardar Patel Stadium, Ahmedabad
Result: AUAustralia — Australia won by 91 runs. AUAustralia 262/6 (50 overs), ZIZimbabwe 171 all out (46.2 overs). February 21, 2011 · Sardar Patel Stadium, Ahmedabad.
Scorecard
Australia won the toss and chose to bat.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| AUAustralia (1st innings) | 262/6 (50 overs) |
| ZIZimbabwe (2nd innings) | 171 all out (46.2 overs) |
Leading batters
| Team | Batter | Runs (balls) |
|---|---|---|
| AUAustralia | Shane Watson | 79 (92) |
| AUAustralia | Michael Clarke | 58 |
| ZIZimbabwe | Tinashe Panyangara | 37 |
Leading bowlers
| Team | Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|---|
| AUAustralia | Mitchell Johnson | 4/19 |
| AUAustralia | Shaun Tait | 2/34 |
Player of the Match
Shane Watson (Australia)
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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