Australia vs Netherlands, Warm-up

Colombo
R.Premadasa Stadium
178
11
7
Australia chose to BAT
No result (abandoned with a toss)
AUS vs NED Dream11 Prediction: T20 World Cup Warm-up Fantasy Tips

Published on Feb 04, 2026

AUS vs NED Dream11 Prediction: T20 World Cup Warm-up Fantasy Tips

The ICC Men's T20 World Cup Warm up Matches continue as Australia looks to snap a worrying losing streak against a resilient Netherlands side. Set to be played at the spin friendly R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, this T20 clash offers a great opportunity for fantasy users to capitalize on specific matchups. With Australia struggling in their last five outings and Netherlands showing flashes of brilliance through players like Logan van Beek, this contest is more open than the odds suggest. Here is everything you need to know to build your fantasy teams for major leagues.

Match Details

  • Match: Australia vs Netherlands
  • Date: 05 Feb 2026
  • Time: 05:00 PM IST (17:00 Local Time)
  • Venue: R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

Weather Report

Colombo is expected to be warm and humid during the match hours. The temperature will hover around 28°C with high humidity. The Dew factor could play a significant role in the second innings, making it slightly easier to bat later in the evening. There is a low probability of rain, but overcast conditions might help swing bowlers initially.

Pitch Report & Venue Stats

The surface at R.Premadasa Stadium is traditionally slow and low, favoring bowlers. Recent stats indicate that spinners have dominated here, taking 31 wickets in the last 5 matches compared to 25 wickets by pacers. The Average Score is a modest 135 runs, suggesting that a run fest is unlikely.

Fantasy Takeaway: Load your fantasy teams with quality spinners and bowlers who use variations (cutters/slower balls). Batters who can play spin well are essential.

Team Form & Head to-Head

Australia (AUS)

  • Last 5 Matches: L L L L L
  • Recent Form: Australia is going through a rough patch, having lost five consecutive games. Their batting has been fragile, collapsing for low scores like 96 and 108 recently against Pakistan.
  • H2H: Australia has won the only previous encounter.

Netherlands (NED)

  • Last 5 Matches: L L L W W
  • Recent Form: Netherlands lost their last warm up against Zimbabwe but posted a decent fight. Logan van Beek has been their standout performer with both bat and ball.
  • H2H: 0 Wins.

Injury Updates & Player Availability

  • Australia: No major injuries reported. They are likely to rotate players to test combinations.
  • Netherlands: Scott Edwards and Bas de Leede are fully fit and available for selection.

Probable Playing XI

Australia

Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Mitchell Marsh, Cameron Green, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Matthew Wade, Pat Cummins, Adam Zampa, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood

Netherlands

Max O'Dowd, Michael Levitt, Scott Edwards, Colin Ackermann, Bas de Leede, Logan van Beek, Saqib Zulfiqar, Roelof van der Merwe, Aryan Dutt, Paul van Meekeren, Kyle Klein

Key Players to Watch

  • Adam Zampa: On a turning track in Colombo, Adam Zampa is a must have. He took 4 wickets recently against Pakistan and thrives in these conditions.
  • Logan van Beek: The MVP for Netherlands. He scored 40 runs and took 3 wickets in his last outing. He provides points in both innings.
  • Cameron Green: Despite the team's struggles, Cameron Green has been getting starts, scoring 35 and 36 runs in recent games. He is a safe pick for your fantasy contests.
  • Aryan Dutt: With the pitch assisting spin, Aryan Dutt becomes a lethal option. He has been economical and picks up crucial wickets in the powerplay.
  • Nathan Ellis: His variations and death bowling skills make him a high potential pick for fantasy points, especially if Australia bowls first.

Fantasy Picks

Small League Safe Picks

  • Logan van Beek
  • Adam Zampa
  • Mitchell Marsh

Mega League Differential Picks

  • Roelof van der Merwe: An experienced campaigner who knows these conditions well. Low selection % makes him a great differential.
  • Tim David: If Australia bats first, he can explode at the death. High risk, high reward.
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Match Prediction / Outlook

While Australia is in poor form, their squad depth and experience in T20 cricket give them the edge. However, the spin friendly conditions at R.Premadasa Stadium will bring Netherlands into the game. We predict Australia to win a close contest.

Disclaimer

This analysis is based on research and current form. Always check the Final Playing XI and Toss updates before locking your fantasy team.

ICC Men's T20 World Cup Warm-up Matches AUS vs NED players T20 past performance, current series performance, projected points and selection percentage.

PlayerBattingBowlingSeries PerformanceLineup selection
Name
T
R
S
M#BatInnNORunsHSAvgSR50+4/6BowlInnWkOvAvgEcoSR4wBestC/St
M
A. Pt
Pts
Run
Wk
DT
P
S%
C
VC
Glenn MaxwellAUSBAT529RHB492741136615427.19154.36691538OB3572142.229.437.8922.314/18284530.843.823.26
Paul van MeekerenNEDBOWL128RHB5221249248.03101.21029RFM1251213.326.527.8820.124/1140000000145.620.090.17
Cooper ConnollyAUSALL69LHB6112142410729.06142.257185SLA37302.624.137.4619.403/2328921.831.912.09
Josh InglisAUSWK180RHB17025432811829.84151.0127601000-155851.4343.1
Matt RenshawAUSALL99LHB9713235710228.05134.611255OB34171.827.527.5221.902/2640415.11.131.21
Aryan DuttNEDBOWL38RHB1871373012.45103013OB37363.323.166.8120.303/1740084181011540.641.42
Bas de LeedeNEDALL83RHB721916019130.2117.899172RFM66632.622.778.416.214/6380033010380.645.948.85
Ben DwarshuisAUSBOWL201LHB1235312726618.17141.331145LFM1982583.622.798.3416.385/21481124.761.081.67
Mitchell MarshAUSBAT258RHB24540707511734.51141.550944RM109852.425.758.4418.234/699180.2219.6414.78
Nathan EllisAUSBOWL198RHB88405254010.93110.52058RFM1972453.522.98.0916.974/6631415.980.751.18
Sean AbbottAUSBOWL218RHB1213597211011.3116.82193RFM2142753.321.988.6415.2125/16114161.560.10.11
Tim DavidAUSBAT354RHB31797686710231.21162.325920OB64161.761.818.8541.801/0196629.353.242.8
Josh HazlewoodAUSBOWL140LHB2620711311.8384.5207RFM1391853.822.237.811774/12281249.943.214.25
Noah CroesNEDBAT24RHB1852795221.46126.81127000-1800950076.810.320.45
Marcus StoinisAUSALL392RHB34883781914729.5138.6142997RM2552292.525.058.9916.765/4697772.710.1310.11
Zach Lion-CachetNEDALL15RHB1201465012.16106.56113OB1182.725.757.022202/530032170049.270.270.47
Matthew KuhnemannAUSBOWL72LHB261486317.1683.4909SLA69563.331.737.6924.703/1726136.310.230.38
Kyle KleinNEDBOWL23RHB12352165.7777.6102RM23353.217.48.2112.714/16200364101314.620.180.36
Scott EdwardsNEDWK102RHB892514929923.31126.542159000-9100562600673.362.423.24
Max O'DowdNEDBAT107RHB1028259713327.62120.5118330OB1241.642.58.6429.501/73700-2000244.762.493.36
Logan van BeekNEDALL207RHB1244612076115.47125.862128RMF1992263.324.768.617.234/15103001884030967.551.94.43
Michael LevittNEDBAT39RHB382110213530.61134.717150RM752.327.88.6819.203/111200362000122.381.251.73
Fred KlaassenNEDBOWL144RHB4623208219.04102.97015LFM1411513.426.58.351935/19520044010128.630.150.28
Roelof van der MerweNEDALL382RHB2459332198921.17130.3710383SLA3633493.224.267.3119.966/201620041700832.550.851.57
Saqib ZulfiqarNEDALL18RHB102842510.510006LB114240.757.43302/165000000105.320.160.28
Colin AckermannNEDALL231RHB2223449929026.55123.9628544OB153952.529.697.412417/181000040410518.390.480.86
Timm van der GugtenNEDBOWL157RHB75266554813.36135.05071RFM1531683.224.548.417.555/2144000000153.670.080.13
Xavier BartlettAUSBOWL122RHB67296245916.42128.92177RFM1201443.425.258.7817.244/10631519.350.941.44
Cameron GreenAUSALL84RHB7721177310031.66147.8711225RFM56372.434.299.352203/3547365.245.396.66
Adam ZampaAUSBOWL342RHB10445333235.6483.04029LBG3364233.621.567.5117.296/19441061.392.944.79
Travis HeadAUSBAT189LHB18317496210229.89150.6831722OB46231.728.958.662003/1644277.9222.8312.48
Completed matches of Netherlands
Teams
Date
Venue
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
03 Feb - 03:00 PMColomboZimbabweZIMNetherlandsNED178/9 (20.0)149/10 (20.0) Zimbabwe won by 29 runs
Completed matches at R.Premadasa Stadium
Teams
Date
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
03 Feb - 03:00 PMZimbabweZIMNetherlandsNED178/9 (20.0)149/10 (20.0) Zimbabwe won by 29 runs
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