Colombo will see a morning match as Australia 13 take on R in the nineteenth match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. Will face Zimbabwe at Premadasa Stadium.th February 11:00 am IST.
Get the best AUS vs ZIM Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI and match information for 19.th ICC T20 World Cup 2026 match. Expert analysis and more.
AUS vs ZIM Match Preview:
Australia will face Zimbabwe in 19th The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 match will be played on Friday, 13 February 2026 at R. At the Premadasa Stadium, the match will start at 11:00 AM IST. Furthermore, this Group B contest will be a crucial one, as Australia will look to strengthen their hold on the top of the table, while Zimbabwe will aim to test themselves against a world-class opponent. Additionally, the conditions in Colombo are generally favorable for batting early on, although the pitch often becomes slower later on, and so spinners can become the deciding factor as the innings progress.
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Australia currently top the Group B points table with 2 points and a strong net run rate after winning their opening match, while Zimbabwe are placed third with 2 points from 1 game. Furthermore, Australia began their campaign against Ireland and secured a dominant win to register an early statement. Meanwhile, Zimbabwe also got off to a good start and easily chased down the small target against Oman to win by 8 wickets. As a result, both teams will go into this encounter with confidence, although Australia will still maintain a strong reputation overall.
In their last match against Ireland, Australia’s top order gave an impressive start and they controlled the match through smart execution. Additionally, Adam Zampa created tension in the middle overs with his sharp leg-spin, which prevented Ireland from building partnerships. Zimbabwe, on the other hand, had a complete performance against Oman as they restricted them to just 103 runs. Furthermore, Richard Ngarawa set the tone with a flamboyant opening spell, while Sikandar Raza once again displayed his all-round quality by completing the chase with a calm unbeaten innings. Therefore, Zimbabwe will largely depend on Raza’s leadership and experience, especially as they prepare to face Australia’s fast bowling firepower.
Australia and Zimbabwe have played 3 T20 matches against each other so far, and Australia has won 2 matches while Zimbabwe has won 1, giving Australia a 2-1 lead. Notably, Zimbabwe’s most memorable win against Australia came during their famous upset at the 2007 World Cup. However, Australia will still enter as favorites due to their depth and consistency. Nevertheless, Zimbabwe’s recent clinical performances suggest they can challenge strongly, and as a result they will look to use any help they can get from the Premadasa pitch to push the 2021 champions into a tough battle.
AUS vs ZIM head-to-head record:
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teams |
win the match |
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Australia |
2 |
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zimbabwe |
1 |
AUS vs ZIM Weather and Pitch Report:
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temperature |
31°C |
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weather forecast |
hot and humid |
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pitch behavior |
batting friendly |
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Best suited for |
spin |
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Average score of first innings |
161 |
Records of chasing teams:
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record |
Good |
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Victory % |
62% |
AUS vs ZIM Playing 11s (Predicted):
Australia playing 11:
1) Travis Head
2) Josh Inglis (wicketkeeper)
3) Cameron Green
4) Matt Renshaw
5)Glenn Maxwell
6) Marcus Stoinis
7) Cooper Connolly
8) Xavier Bartlett
9) Nathan Ellis
10) Adam Zampa
11) Matthew Kuhnman
zimbabwe playing 11: :
1) Brian Bennett
2) Tadivanashe Marumani
3) Dion Myers
4) Brendan Taylor
5) Sikandar Raza ©
6) Ryan Burl (VC)
7) Tashinga Musekiwa
8) Brad Evans
9) Wellington Masakadja
10) Richard Ngarawa
11) Blessing Muzarabani
AUS vs ZIM Hot Picks for Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Choice:
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Cameron Green – Australia’s right-handed top-order batsman, he added 21 runs in the last match and remains a strong option to build a solid platform. |
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Travis Head – Explosive left-handed batsman from Australia, he managed to score 6 runs in the last outing but has the firepower to create game-changing innings. |
Raises up:
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Brian Bennett – Zimbabwe’s right-handed opening batsman, he looked in good form in the last match, scoring 48 runs to provide a strong start. |
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Sikandar Raza – Zimbabwe’s experienced all-rounder, he also made an impact with the ball, scoring 5 runs and taking 1 wicket in the last match. |
Budget Selection:
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Glenn Maxwell – Australia’s high-impact all-rounder, he wields explosive right-handed batting along with handy off-spin to impact matches at multiple stages. |
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Richard Ngarawa – Zimbabwean left-arm medium pacer, he offers variety and bounce, making him a strong option to attack early and control. |
AUS vs ZIM ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
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captain |
travis head and cameron green |
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vice captain |
Sikandar Raza and Brian Bennett |
AUS vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Brendan Taylor, Josh Inglis
- Batsman – Travis Head©, Cameron Green
- All-rounders- Marcus Stoinis, Sikandar Raza (vice-captain), Brad Evans, Brian Bennett
- Bowlers – Adam Zampa, Blessing Muzarabani, Nathan Ellis

AUS vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Brendan Taylor, Josh Inglis
- Batsmen – Travis Head, Cameron Green ©
- All-rounders- Glenn Maxwell, Sikandar Raza, Brad Evans, Brian Bennett (Vice-captain)
- Bowlers – Adam Zampa, Richard Ngarawa, Nathan Ellis

AUS vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction Today Match 19 ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Players to Avoid:
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player |
dream11 credit |
Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
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Clive Madande |
7.0 credit |
No |
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tim david |
8.5 credits |
No |
AUS vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction Today Match 19 ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Expert Advice:
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sl captaincy option |
travis head |
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gl captaincy option |
cameron green |
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choice of punt |
Richard Ngarawa and Glenn Maxwell |
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dream11 combination |
2-2-4-3 |
AUS vs ZIM Match Winner Prediction:
With a well-built team combination and strong team quality, Australia will likely win this match.


