T20 World Cup 2026: Match 19, AUS vs ZIM Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between Australia vs Zimbabwe?

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is all set to continue with Australia (AUS) taking on Zimbabwe (ZIM) in Match No. 19 at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, on Friday, February 12.

The 2021 champions, Australia, began their campaign on a positive note as they edged past Ireland. Batting first, the team posted 182/6 on the back of impactful knocks from Josh Inglis, Marcus Stoinis, and Matt Renshaw. In reply, the Irish team were bundled at 115 in 16.5 overs, handing the opposition a comfortable win. 

Meanwhile, the Sikandar Raza-led are too coming off a win from their opening fixture. Having played Oman in the same venue, the Zimbabwean team is well versed in the conditions and will look to continue their momentum against the heavyweights. 

AUS vs ZIM Match Details

R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo Pitch Report

The iconic R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo have hosted 59 T20 matches till date, with average first inning score of just 142, which can be considered as moderate in today's time in T20 cricket. The teams have won 23 times batting first at the venue compared to 35 wins batting second, which indicates that the pitch and the playing conditions might favour the chasing team. The pitch here historically has been a little spin-friendly. 

AUS vs ZIM Head-to-Head Record in T20s

AUS vs ZIM Predicted Playing XIs

Australia (AUS):

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

Zimbabwe (ZIM):

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

AUS vs ZIM Probable Best Performers

Probable Best Batter: Kusal Travis Head

Australia's stand-in skipper, Travis Head, could make the difference with the bat in the upcoming contest. In the team's opening game against Ireland, the southpaw handed his wicket quickly, but he will make sure not to repeat the same mistake in the coming game against Zimbabwe.

Probable Best Bowler: Blessing Muzarabani

Blessing Muzarabani could be the bowler to watch out for in the upcoming game. The pacer bagged a three-wicket haul in the previous contest against Oman and is riding high on confidence. His four-over spell will be crucial for his team. The Aussie will have to be careful of the tall pacer as he has the knack of picking wickets at regular intervals.

Today's Match Prediction: Australia to win the match