Colombo
R.Premadasa Stadium
146
24
36
Zimbabwe
ZIM
169/2 (20.0)
Australia chose to BOWL
Australia
AUS
146/10 (19.3)
Zimbabwe won by 23 runs
AUS vs ZIM Match Preview: Fantasy Strategy, Pitch Report & Playing XI

Published on Feb 12, 2026

AUS vs ZIM Match Preview: Fantasy Strategy, Pitch Report & Playing XI

The ICC Men's T20 World Cup action continues as Australia looks to solidify their campaign against Zimbabwe at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. After a convincing win against Ireland, the Aussies will aim to dominate, but Zimbabwe has shown resilience with recent victories over Oman and Netherlands. With Adam Zampa finding his rhythm and Sikandar Raza leading from the front, this T20 clash offers plenty of tactical depth for fantasy users.

Match Details

  • Match: Australia vs Zimbabwe
  • Date: 13 Feb 2026
  • Time: 11:00 AM IST (11:00 Local Time)
  • Venue: R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

Live Streaming & Broadcast Details

Fans can check the country wise official live streaming and TV broadcast details for this match. To know where you can watch live streaming in your country, visit this complete guide: ICC Men’s World Cup 2026 Live Streaming Channels – Country wise Guide

Weather Report

The weather in Colombo is expected to be warm and humid, with temperatures around 30°C. Humidity levels will be high, which might make fielding tiring. There is a slight chance of passing showers, but a full game is expected. The Dew factor could play a minor role in the second innings, potentially aiding the chasing side slightly.

Pitch Report & Venue Stats

The surface at R.Premadasa Stadium is traditionally slow and assists spin bowling. Recent data confirms this trend:

  • Avg Runs: 146
  • Spinner Wickets: 36 (Last 5 matches)
  • Pacer Wickets: 24 (Last 5 matches)

Fantasy Takeaway: The pitch clearly favors slower bowlers. Spinners and bowlers with good variations (cutters/slower balls) are essential picks for your fantasy contests. Batting might be tricky, so technical batters are safer than power hitters.

Team Form & Head to-Head

Australia

  • Last 5 Matches: W, L, L, L, L
  • Form: Broke a losing streak with a strong win against Ireland. Marcus Stoinis and Nathan Ellis were the standout performers.
  • H2H Wins: 4

Zimbabwe

  • Last 5 Matches: W, L, W, L, L
  • Form: Mixed results but competitive. Brian Bennett and Blessing Muzarabani have been consistent match winners recently.
  • H2H Wins: 1

Injury Updates & Player Availability

  • Australia: Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Matthew Short are listed as UNAVAILABLE. Tim David is also unavailable. Josh Inglis and Adam Zampa are Fully fit and played the last game.
  • Zimbabwe: No major injury concerns reported. Sikandar Raza and Brian Bennett are available for selection.

Probable Playing XI

Australia

Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Cameron Green, Matt Renshaw, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Cooper Connolly, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Matthew Kuhnemann

Zimbabwe

Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Dion Myers, Brendan Taylor, Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani

Key Players to Watch

  • Adam Zampa: The leg spinner took 4 wickets in the last match and will enjoy the spin friendly conditions at R.Premadasa Stadium.
  • Sikandar Raza: A must have for any fantasy team. He contributes with both bat and ball, and his off spin/leg spin mix is deadly on this surface.
  • Nathan Ellis: His variations and death bowling skills earned him 4 wickets recently. He is crucial for fantasy points in the final overs.
  • Brian Bennett: In excellent form, scoring 48 runs and 56 runs in his last two outings. A reliable batting pick for Zimbabwe.
  • Marcus Stoinis: Scored 45 runs in the previous game. His all round value makes him a top contender for captaincy in Mega Leagues.
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Fantasy Picks

Small League Safe Picks

  • Sikandar Raza
  • Adam Zampa
  • Josh Inglis

Mega League Differential Picks

  • Matthew Kuhnemann: With the pitch assisting spin, he could be a game changer with low ownership.
  • Brad Evans: A high risk, high reward option who can pick up wickets in clusters.

Match Prediction / Outlook

While Zimbabwe has the tools to compete on a turning track, Australia has superior depth and experience. With Adam Zampa and Nathan Ellis in form, Australia is the favorite to win this T20 encounter.

Disclaimer

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

ICC Men's T20 World Cup AUS vs ZIM players T20 past performance, current series performance, fantasy points and selection percentage.

PlayerBattingBowlingSeries PerformanceFantasy SelectionMatch Performance
Name
T
R
S
M#BatInnNORunsHSAvgSR50+4/6BowlInnWkOvAvgEcoSR4wBestC/St
M
A. Pt
Pts
Run
Wk
DT
P
S%
C
VC
iDt
#
PTS
Bat
Bowl
Field
Marcus StoinisAUSALL364RHB32479728714729.74137.7240919RM2372022.526.159.0517.354/159117171450100673.166.267.2185510410
Tim DavidAUSBAT316RHB28282614210230.71162.3123823OB61151.864.268.8843.401/0180000000717.051.761.47222-200
Sikandar RazaZIMALL349RHB32449709713325.8135.8739879OB,LB2932362.926.297.3121.555/181511656551100487.619.0911.87564530
Nathan EllisAUSBOWL186RHB86405254011.41110.99058RFM1852313.522.968.1316.974/661118118104100981.228.838.8514241190
Cameron GreenAUSBAT70RHB6317145110031.54148.369186RFM46302.534.59.122.703/353917575210100373.047.216.81136-2340
Glenn MaxwellAUSALL503RHB467681098615427.53154.16661487OB3401982.230.117.8622.903/1026811717900539.23.253.489504110
Adam ZampaAUSBOWL327RHB10145332235.9284.26029LBG3214093.621.257.481796/19441149149041001082.246.529.911912260
Travis HeadAUSBAT174LHB16817455210230.14149.1429653OB45221.729.958.6920.603/164411414600174.720.968.6612332900
Josh InglisAUSWK172RHB16225402911829.4149.4424552000-1521101101370100296.5512.9611.4813261408
Ben DwarshuisAUSBOWL188LHB1155111926618.62139.741135LFM1852363.623.228.3316.785/2138000000836.0943.681616660
Matthew KuhnemannAUSBOWL70LHB251486317.8184.3109SLA67553.331.347.724.403/172614848011001125.671.141.65209050
Matt RenshawAUSALL93LHB9211214210226.44134.889238OB31141.830.357.562402/293915353370100431.71.662.141059300
Brian BennettZIMALL75RHB745225411132.66138.7914316OB29181.925.448.3218.314/26291100100480100179.685.697.0751049200
Ryan BurlZIMALL194LHB1785736777730.38130.0612435LB125952.624.537.2520.314/22102144000534.560.81.49310651398
Tadiwanashe MarumaniZIMBAT102LHB100622629524.06138.0918311OB000-5415151210100233.11.531.916836708
Wellington MasakadzaZIMBOWL126LHB72225455610.9102.83151SLA122973.228.717.1424.134/116011111000913.830.180.3910400360
Tony MunyongaZIMBAT74RHB651310067919.34125.593118OB2052.577.47.6860.402/181900000066.640.220.31812008
Blessing MuzarabaniZIMBOWL137RHB41177593.1259.5209RFM1331553.622.767.3518.514/17201139139031001156.161.082.48115901550
Dion MyersZIMBAT49RHB4479339625.21124.565104RM1041.844.759.942702/261411818000320.60.911.15216020
Tashinga MusekiwaZIMBAT70RHB59217353819.34142.99089RM16102.129.78.6520.603/24251121200079.060.330.4615200016
Brad EvansZIMALL48RHB256188349.89112.57018RF45753.514.687.0212.555/2420112412403100867.323.474.662129011312
Graeme CremerZIMBOWL88RHB53194503613.2398.46032LBG84973.620.066.3918.814/17160000001011.920.230.481714028
Completed matches of Australia
Teams
Date
Venue
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
11 Feb - 03:00 PMColomboAustraliaAUSIrelandIRE182/6 (20.0)115/9 (16.5) Australia won by 67 runs
13 Feb - 11:00 AMColomboZimbabweZIMAustraliaAUS169/2 (20.0)146/10 (19.3) Zimbabwe won by 23 runs
16 Feb - 07:00 PMKandyAustraliaAUSSri LankaSL181/10 (20.0)184/2 (18.0) Sri Lanka won by 8 wickets (with 12 balls remaining)
20 Feb - 07:00 PMKandyOmanOMNAustraliaAUS104/10 (16.2)108/1 (9.4) Australia won by 9 wickets (with 62 balls remaining)
Completed matches of Zimbabwe
Teams
Date
Venue
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
09 Feb - 03:00 PMColomboOmanOMNZimbabweZIM103/10 (19.5)106/2 (13.3) Zimbabwe won by 8 wickets (with 39 balls remaining)
13 Feb - 11:00 AMColomboZimbabweZIMAustraliaAUS169/2 (20.0)146/10 (19.3) Zimbabwe won by 23 runs
17 Feb - 03:00 PMKandyIrelandIREZimbabweZIM Match abandoned without a ball bowled
19 Feb - 03:00 PMColomboSri LankaSLZimbabweZIM178/7 (20.0)182/4 (19.3) Zimbabwe won by 6 wickets (with 3 balls remaining)
23 Feb - 07:00 PMMumbaiWest IndiesWIZimbabweZIM254/6 (20.0)147/10 (17.4) West Indies won by 107 runs
26 Feb - 07:00 PMChennaiIndiaINDZimbabweZIM256/4 (20.0)184/6 (20.0) India won by 72 runs
01 Mar - 03:00 PMDelhiZimbabweZIMSouth AfricaSA153/7 (20.0)154/5 (17.5) South Africa won by 5 wickets (with 13 balls remaining)
Completed matches at R.Premadasa Stadium
Teams
Date
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
08 Feb - 07:00 PMSri LankaSLIrelandIRE163/6 (20.0)143/10 (19.5) Sri Lanka won by 20 runs
11 Feb - 03:00 PMAustraliaAUSIrelandIRE182/6 (20.0)115/9 (16.5) Australia won by 67 runs
13 Feb - 11:00 AMZimbabweZIMAustraliaAUS169/2 (20.0)146/10 (19.3) Zimbabwe won by 23 runs
15 Feb - 07:00 PMIndiaINDPakistanPAK175/7 (20.0)114/10 (18.0) India won by 61 runs
19 Feb - 03:00 PMSri LankaSLZimbabweZIM178/7 (20.0)182/4 (19.3) Zimbabwe won by 6 wickets (with 3 balls remaining)
25 Feb - 07:00 PMNew ZealandNZSri LankaSL168/7 (20.0)107/8 (20.0) New Zealand won by 61 runs
27 Feb - 07:00 PMNew ZealandNZEnglandENG159/7 (20.0)161/6 (19.3) England won by 4 wickets (with 3 balls remaining)
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