The R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo braces for a fascinating Group B clash as Australia, buoyed by a commanding 67-run victory over Ireland, takes on a confident Zimbabwe side fresh from an 8-wicket win against Oman. This contest pits a resurgent Australian unit—hungry to build momentum after breaking their losing streak—against a Zimbabwean team eager to prove their mettle against top-tier opposition. Australia’s recent struggles against higher-ranked teams are well-documented, but their emphatic win signals a potential turnaround. Zimbabwe, historically vulnerable against Full Member nations, faces their toughest test yet. With Australia’s dominant record at this venue and their powerful lineup, they enter as clear favorites, but Zimbabwe’s disciplined bowling attack led by Muzarabani and Ngarava has the tools to make this competitive.
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AUS vs ZIM, Group B T20 World Cup 2026 19th Match Details
| Match | ICC T20 World Cup 2026, 19th Match, Group B |
| Date | Friday, February 13, 2026 |
| Time | 11:00 AM (IST) |
| Venue | R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo |
| Live Streaming (TV) | Star Sports Network |
| Live Streaming (Mobile) | JioHotstar |
AUS vs ZIM Team Form – Who Will Win Today’s Match?
Australia
Australia’s recent form is mixed (W, L, L, L, L), but they secured a crucial, confidence-boosting win over Ireland. Their key strength is an explosive and deep batting lineup led by Travis Head, Josh Inglis, and the in-form Marcus Stoinis (45 off 29). The bowling is world-class, with Nathan Ellis and Adam Zampa both taking 4 wickets each in the last game. The psychological edge comes from their unbeaten record at this venue and the momentum of a comprehensive victory.
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe’s form is encouraging (W, L, L, L, W), with a dominant win over Oman. Their key strength is a disciplined and wicket-taking pace attack. Richard Ngarava and Blessing Muzarabani shared 6 wickets between them, and Brad Evans is in excellent wicket-taking form (33 wickets last 12 months). The batting, led by Brian Bennett (48 last game), has potential but faces its toughest test. The key challenge is overcoming their poor record against higher-ranked teams (lost 6 of last 7) and handling Australia’s spinners.
AUS vs ZIM Probable Playing XI
Australia Probable XI-
Travis Head (C), Josh Inglis (WK), Cameron Green, Matt Renshaw, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Cooper Connolly, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Adam Zampa.
Zimbabwe Probable XI-
Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Dion Myers, Brendan Taylor (WK), Sikandar Raza (C), Ryan Burl, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani.
AUS vs ZIM Head-to-Head Record
| Total Match Played | 03 |
| AUS Won | 02 |
| ZIM Won | 01 |
| Draw/No Result | 00 |
AUS vs ZIM Pitch Report
The R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo offers a balanced surface with a fast outfield that aids stroke-play. It is generally good for batting, with pacers needing to rely on variations. Spinners enjoy significant turn and grip as the game progresses. The average first innings score is around 172, with teams batting first aiming for 190. The chasing team has won 8 of the last 10 games here, making the toss highly influential.
AUS vs ZIM Weather Report
Conditions will be overcast and humid with a high cloud cover (nearly 100%) and temperatures around 27-29°C. There is a moderate chance of rain, with precipitation possible during the afternoon. The cloudy conditions will aid swing bowling early on, challenging the batsmen. Humidity will be high (73%).
AUS vs ZIM Toss Prediction
The captain winning the toss will almost certainly choose to bowl first. This is a clear trend at this venue, with the team batting second winning 8 of the last 10 games. The wicket tends to slow down and offer turn later, making chasing a known target the preferred strategy.
AUS vs ZIM Match Prediction
While Zimbabwe’s pace attack is genuine and can cause problems, Australia’s superior batting depth and world-class spin duo of Zampa and Ellis should prove too strong on this surface. Australia’s record at this venue (4 consecutive wins) and the confidence from their last performance give them a decisive edge. Zimbabwe will compete hard, but overcoming Australia’s all-round quality is a tall order. Expect a competitive contest, with Australia’s power and experience prevailing.
AUS vs ZIM Dream11 Team
- Wicketkeeper: Josh Inglis, Brendan Taylor
- Batters: Travis Head, Marcus Stoinis, Brian Bennett
- All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Sikandar Raza, Cameron Green
- Bowlers: Adam Zampa, Nathan Ellis, Blessing Muzarabani
Captain (C) Pick: Travis Head, Marcus Stoinis.
Vice-Captain (VC) Pick: Adam Zampa, Sikandar Raza
