Colombo will host the 19th match of the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup at the R. Premadasa Stadium on the morning of the 13th, with Australia facing Zimbabwe^th February 11:00 AM IST.

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AUS vs ZIM match preview:

Australia will face Zimbabwe in the round of 19^th The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will be played on Friday, February 13, 2026 at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo and the match will start at 11:00 AM IST. Furthermore, this Group B match will be of great significance as Australia will look to tighten their grip on the top of the table while Zimbabwe aims to test themselves against world-class opponents. Additionally, conditions in Colombo often favor early batting, but the pitch tends to slow down later on, so spinners can become the deciding factor as the innings progresses.

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Australia currently tops the Group B standings with 2 points and a strong net run rate after winning its first game, while Zimbabwe is third with 2 points from 1 game. In addition, the Australian team started the game against the Irish team and achieved an overwhelming victory, establishing the victory early. Meanwhile, Zimbabwe also started well and chased down the small target with ease against Oman, winning by 8 wickets. As a result, both teams will go into this match with confidence, although Australia’s overall reputation remains stronger.

In their last game against Ireland, Australia started with an impact and controlled the game through smart execution. Additionally, Adam Zampa tightened the midfield with his sharp leg spin, which prevented Ireland from establishing a partnership. Zimbabwe, on the other hand, performed well against Oman and scored just 103 runs. Additionally, Richard Ngarava set the tone with a fiery opening spell, while Sikandar Raza once again showed his all-round quality with a clinical unbeaten knock to end the chase. Zimbabwe will therefore rely heavily on Raza’s leadership and experience, especially as they prepare to face Australia’s fast bowling firepower.

Australia and Zimbabwe have met in 3 T20Is so far, with Australia winning 2 and Zimbabwe winning 1, giving Australia a 2-1 lead in the encounter. It is worth noting that Zimbabwe’s most memorable victory against Australia came in their famous upset at the 2007 World Cup. However, Australia will remain favorites due to their depth and consistency. Nonetheless, Zimbabwe’s recent clinical form suggests they can challenge forcefully and so they will be looking to exploit any help at the Premadasa Stadium to push the 2021 champions into a tough battle.

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Australia’s Top 11:

1) Travis Hyde

2) Josh Inglis (week)

3) Cameron Green

4) Matt Renshaw

5) Glenn Maxwell

6) Marcus Stonis

7) Cooper Connolly

8) Xavier Bartlett

9) Nathan Ellis

10) Adam Zampa

11) Matthew Kuehneman

Zimbabwe beat 11:

1) Brian Bennett

2) Tadiwanash Malumani

3) Dion Miles

4) Brendan Taylor

5)Sikandar Raza©

6) Ryan Burr (VC)

7) Dare to laugh

8) Brad Evans

9) Wellington Masakaza

10) Richard Shipp

11) Blessings to Muzarabani

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AUS vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction Team 1:

• Goalkeepers – Brendan Taylor, Josh Inglis
• Batter – Travis Head ©, Cameron Green
• All-rounders – Marcus Stoinis, Sikandar Raza (vc), Brad Evans, Brian Bennett
• Bowlers – Adam Zampa, Blessing Muzarabani, Nathan Ellis

AUS vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction Team 2:

• Goalkeepers – Brendan Taylor, Josh Inglis
• Hitters – Travis Hyde, Cameron Green©
• All-rounders – Glenn Maxwell, Sikandar Raza, Brad Evans, Brian Bennett (VC)
• Bowlers – Adam Zampa, Richard Ngarava, Nathan Ellis

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AUS vs ZIM Match Winner Prediction:

With a good lineup combination and stronger lineup quality, the Australian team is expected to win this game.