Australia is set to play Zimbabwe in their second match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 on February 13. After defeating Ireland in their first match, Australia needs another win to enhance their chances of making the Super 8 stage. Meanwhile, Zimbabwe secured a convincing victory over Oman in their opening match. Historically, Australia has the upper hand, although Zimbabwe has previously defeated them in the T20 World Cup.
AUS vs ZIM Match Details
AUS vs ZIM: Head-to-Head
The two teams have faced each other three times, with Australia winning two and Zimbabwe winning one.
AUS vs ZIM: R Premadasa Stadium pitch report
The pitch is expected to favor spinners, giving slow bowlers from both sides a chance to challenge the batters. However, batsmen who can settle in will have opportunities to score runs.
AUS vs ZIM: Probable Playing XIs
Zimbabwe: Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Dion Myers, Brendan Taylor (w), Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani.
Australia: Travis Head (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Cameron Green, Matthew Renshaw, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Nathan Ellis, Xavier Bartlett, Adam Zampa, Matthew Kuhnemann, Cooper Connolly.
Who will win the AUS vs ZIM match?
Australia is favored to win against Zimbabwe due to their stronger lineup of batters and bowlers.
