Australia (AUS) to face Zimbabwe (ZIM) in the 19th Match, Group B, T20 WC 2026 at R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo on Feb 13, 2026. Both teams have started with their first win in the tournament with well-balanced squad. Travis Head will be leading with absence of Mitchell Marsh. Let’s break down expert analysis, betting tips, team performance, pitch report, and AUS vs ZIM 19th T20 WC Match Prediction. Who will win today’s match?
Today Match Winning Percentage
AUS vs ZIM – Match Info
Match: AUS vs ZIM | 19th Match | T20 World Cup 2026
Series: T20 World Cup 2026
Date: 13/02/2026
Time: 11:00 AM IST and Local, 05:30 AM GMT
Venue: R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Streaming: Jio Hotstar and Star Sports Network
Team Performance
Australia: Team Preview & Performance
Australia started T20 WC with outstanding win in opening match against Ireland by 67 runs. Now to face Zimbabwe tomorrow in the 19th match. Team is well balanced after series lost against Pakistan they made comeback in this tournament.
In the recent match against Ireland, after winning toss and batting first after losing opening batter and skipper Travis Head in the second over, Josh Inglis and Cameron Green scored some quick runs in the middle order Matt Renshaw and Marcus Stoinis partnership of 61 runs in 44 balls took match to 182/6 in 20 overs.
In the bowling Nathan Ellis and Adam Zampa collapse top batters quickly in the power play. Both took advantage of the pitch with pace and spinning and restricted Ireland 115/10 in 16.5 overs. Overall, they are well prepared and made their comeback and now against Zimbabwe easily they can win with big margin.
Interesting Facts:
Travis Head in Last 10 T20I match batting strike rate of 152.27
Adam Zampa in Last 10 T20I match bowling economy of 7.36.
Zimbabwe: Team Preview & Recent Performance
Zimbabwe kick-start the tournament by winning in the opening match against Oman by 8 wickets. This boost win for the team to be competitive strongly in T20 WC. The skipper Sikandar Raza and team have started the tournament with positive note.
In the previous game it was one side win and now they have to face strongest team against Australia in 19th match. After choosing bowling first Zim collapsed Oman in 103/10 in 19.5 overs. Blessing Muzarabani and Richard Ngarava both combination collapsed the top orders both shared 6 wickets, the duo should dent strongest batters against Australia.
The batters chased easily, especially Brian Bennett batting was excellent with scoring highest run in the innings. The team has shown outstanding performance, now facing strongest team in 19th match looking for another victory key themselves in top in the table for Super Eight stage.
Intersting facts:
Sikandar Raza in last 10 T20I batting strike: 133.56
Richard Nagarava Bowling economy is last 10 T20I: 7.68
AUS vs ZIM Today’s Match Weather Condition:
- Temperature: 32°C high and low 22°C
- Humidity: 70%
- Rain: 50%
- Wind direction: NE
- Wind speed: 8-18 km/h
AUS vs ZIM Today’s Pitch Report & Toss Condition
R. Premadasa Stadium pitch is slow and spin-friendly surface. The pitch helps disciplined bowling more than pace. Early on the track gives true bounce for batters, but it grips more as game goes on making batting difficult in middle overs.
At this venue, toss is important and teams batting second have advantage. Out of 59 T20 matches played here, chasing teams won 35 times. But this is 11:00 AM morning match with high heat around 30°C, so some captains may choose to bat first and set target of 165-175 runs before pitch slows down in second innings.
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AUS vs ZIM – Head to Head in T20I Records
Total matches played: 3
Australia won: 2
Zimbabwe won: 1
Tie/No Result: 0
First ever T20 Match Between AUS vs ZIM
Date: September 12, 2007
Venue: Newlands, Cape Town
Result: Zimbabwe won by 5 wickets
Most Recent T20 Match AUS vs ZIM
Date: July 06, 2018
Venue: Harare Sports Club, Zimbabwe
Result: Australia won by 5 wickets
Recent Performance in T20Is
Australia: W L L L NR
Zimbabwe: W L L W L
AUS vs ZIM Today’s Match Prediction
Today Match Prediction: Australia are favorites to win today’s 19th T20 WC match 2026. Looking at the pitch report and conditions, the team winning the toss elect to bat first, and our expert analysis gives AUS 90% chance of winning this match.
AUS vs ZIM – Probable Playing XI (T20 WC 19th Match 2026)
Australia Predicted Playing XI:
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 Predicted Playing XI:
Sikandar Raza (c), Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Dion Myers, Brendan Taylor (wk), Ryan Burl, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani
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AUS vs ZIM – Today’s 19th Match Prediction
Australia vs Zimbabwe Today’s 19th Match Prediction Scenario 1
Match toss prediction: Zimbabwe to win the toss and opt to Bat first.
ZIM scores: 150-160
Who will win today’s match: AUS to win today’s T20 WC 19th Match 2026.
AUS vs ZIM Today’s 19th Match Prediction: Scenario 2
Match toss prediction: AUS to win the toss and opt to bowl first
AUS scores: 180-190
Who will win today’s match: AUS to win today’s T20 WC 19th Match 2026.
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AUS vs ZIM Betting Tips – 19th Match, T20 World Cup 2026
- Who will win the toss Today: AUS to win the toss and elect to Bat first.
- Top Batter Performance: Travis Head
- Top Bowler Performance: Adam Zampa
- Today’s T20 match betting tips: Australia are safe bet to play today’s T20 WC 19th Match 2026