Australia will take on Zimbabwe in Match 19 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 on February 13 at 11:00 AM IST at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
Australia started their campaign with a dominant win over Ireland. Their bowlers completely controlled the game, with Nathan Ellis (4/12) and Adam Zampa (4/23) leading the attack. Despite missing several senior players, Australia showed great depth and balance.
Zimbabwe also began their campaign with a win against Oman and will look to challenge an injury-hit Australian side.
AUS vs ZIM Match Details
| Match Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Match | Australia vs Zimbabwe, Match 19 |
| Date | February 13, 2026 |
| Time | 11:00 AM IST |
| Venue | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
Match Preview
Australia
Australia looked strong in their opening match even without some key players. The batting unit showed good intent, while the bowlers performed exceptionally well on a slow surface.
Team News
- Mitchell Marsh ruled out due to injury
- Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood already unavailable
- Tim David still recovering
Key Players
- Travis Head
- Josh Inglis
- Marcus Stoinis
- Nathan Ellis
- Adam Zampa
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe rely heavily on their all-rounders and experienced players like Sikandar Raza and Ryan Burl. They performed well against Oman but will face a much tougher challenge against Australia.
Key Players
- Sikandar Raza
- Ryan Burl
- Brian Bennett
- Blessing Muzarabani
Challenge
- Need early wickets to stay competitive
Head-to-Head Record
| Teams | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Australia | 2 |
| Zimbabwe | 1 |
| No Result | 0 |
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| Australia | NR, W, W, W, L |
| Zimbabwe | L, W, L, L, W |
Weather & Pitch Report
Weather
- Temperature: 26–28°C
- Humidity: 50–60%
- Rain Chance: 10%
Pitch Report
- Batting-friendly surface
- Spinners likely to get assistance
- Average first innings score: 140–150
Chasing Record: Good (57%)
R. Premadasa Stadium T20I Stats
| Record | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 61 |
| Bat First Wins | 25 |
| Bat Second Wins | 35 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 143 |
| Highest Score | 215/5 |
| Lowest Score | 80 |
Predicted Playing XI
Australia
- 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
- Brian Bennett
- Tadiwanashe Marumani
- Dion Myers
- Brendan Taylor (wk)
- Sikandar Raza (c)
- Ryan Burl
- Tashinga Musekiwa
- Brad Evans
- Wellington Masakadza
- Richard Ngarava
- Blessing Muzarabani
Dream11 Fantasy Tips
Small League (Safe Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Travis Head
- Sikandar Raza
- Nathan Ellis
- Brian Bennett
Grand League (Risky Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Ryan Burl
- Brad Evans
- Josh Inglis
- Marcus Stoinis
AUS vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?
Even without their senior fast bowlers, Australia showed strong depth and quality in their opening match. Their bowling attack, especially the spin and variation options, gives them a clear edge in Colombo conditions.
Zimbabwe have capable all-rounders, but their success will depend on restricting Australia to a manageable total. If Australia’s batting fires, it could be difficult for Zimbabwe to keep up.
Considering team strength, experience, and performance in ICC events, Australia are favorites to win this match.
Injury Update
| Team | Status |
|---|---|
| Australia | Mitchell Marsh ruled out |
| Zimbabwe | No injury updates |
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