There will be a very important match between Australia and Zimbabwe on Friday, 13 February. This match will be important for both the teams to maintain their survival in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2026. The winner of the match will get valuable points, which can take the team to the next round of the tournament.
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AUS vs ZIM T20 World Cup Match Preview:
Match Date: Australia vs Zimbabwe match will be played on Friday, February 13.
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Venue: The match will be held at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
Timing: The match is scheduled to start at 11.00 AM IST.
AUS vs ZIM Squad:
Australia team: Mitchell Marsh (captain), Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Tim David, Cameron Green, Nathan Ellis, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnman, Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Renshaw, Marcus Stoinis and Adam Zampa. Reserve: Sean Abbott
Zimbabwe squad: Alexander Raza (captain), Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Graeme Cremer, Bradley Evans, Clive Madande, Tinotenda Maphosa, Tadivanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarawa, Brendan Taylor.
AUS vs ZIM Probable XI:
Zimbabwe Probable Playing XI: Brian Bennett, Tadivanashe Marumani, Dion Myers, Brendan Taylor (wk), Sikandar Raza (captain), Ryan Burl, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarawa, Blessing Muzarabani.
Australia Probable Playing XI: Australia: Mitch Marsh (captain), Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Cameron Green, Matthew Renshaw, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Nathan Ellis, Xavier Bartlett, Adam Zampa, Matthew Kuhnman.
Key battles of AUS vs ZIM T20 World Cup match:
Mitchell Marsh vs Blessing Muzarabani:
If Zimbabwe’s bowling lineup does not get initial success then they will have to prepare themselves for a very tough challenge. The best way to reduce their batting strength is to remove captain and opening batsman Mitchell Marsh as soon as possible. Zimbabwe’s latest sensation, Blessing Muzarabani, will be best suited to work with the new ball in hand.
Tim David vs Richard Ngarawa:
The more time Tim David gets on the pitch, the more trouble he will pose for the Zimbabwe cricket team. Head is a proven opening batsman who has scored a lot of runs against some of the giants of the game. The early wicket of the aggressive opener will provide some fresh air for Zimbabwe to breathe. Muzarabani’s bowling partner Richard Ngarawa is capable of doing this job with precision.
Sikandar Raza vs Adam Zampa:
Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza, one of the best all-rounders in modern world cricket, will take center stage against Australia. Since Raza is a middle-order batsman, he will be more likely to be seen against Australian spinner Adam Zampa. The Raza vs Zampa duel will be an entertaining contest to watch.
AUS vs ZIM Key Players:
Australia’s key players: Mitchell Marsh, Travis Head, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell and Adam Zampa.
Zimbabwe’s key players: Brendan Taylor, Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Tshinga Musekiwa, Richard Ngarwa and Blessing Muzarabani.
AUS vs ZIM T20 World Cup 2026 Match-Free Live Streaming & Telecast Details:
TV broadcast in India: The Australia vs Zimbabwe match will be telecast live on Star Sports Network across India.
Online Live Streaming in India: ICC T20 World Cup 2026 matches can be live streamed on JioStar app with an active subscription.
AUS vs ZIM T20 World Cup Match Weather & Pitch Report – Colombo
AUS vs ZIM: Weather report in Colombo
According to AccuWeather, rain can disrupt the match. Throughout the duration of the match, there is a high chance of rain and thunderstorms in Colombo during the day on the match day. The temperature at 11.00 am may be around 26° Celsius.
AUS vs ZIM: R. Pitch report at Premadasa Stadium:
At the R Premadasa Stadium, the pitch is known for its spin-friendly nature. The spinners of both the teams will try to take maximum advantage of the pitch. Batsmen with a calm mindset can also score good scores. But, with possible heavy weather, the fast bowlers may also get some momentum. In heavy rain conditions, the deck may also become sticky.
AUS vs ZIM head-to-head records:
In T20Is, Australia has a better win ratio than Zimbabwe. According to ESPNcricinfo, these two teams played 3 T20 matches together, where Australia won 2 and Zimbabwe only one. Zimbabwe’s only T20I win against Australia came in 2007 in Cape Town.
| total number of matches | australia won | zimbabwe won | Drag | tie | no results |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| In ICC T20 World Cup | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lats 5 T20I Match | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
AUS vs ZIM Last 3 Matches Results:
12 September 2007 – ICC World T20, Cape Town – Zimbabwe won by 5 wickets (Zimbabwe 139/5; Australia 138/9).
3 July 2018 – Zimbabwe Twenty20 Tri-Series, Harare – Australia won by 100 runs (Australia 229/2; Zimbabwe 129/9).
6 July 2018 – Zimbabwe Twenty20 Tri-Series, Harare – Australia won by 5 wickets (Australia 154/5; Zimbabwe 151/9).
AUS vs ZIM T20 World Cup Match—Conclusion:
If we look at every aspect of the match, Australia looks stronger than Zimbabwe to win the match in Colombo. It would be wise to say that Australia can win another match against Zimbabwe. It is this forecast that can make the scenario more complex than all the forecasts.
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