In Match 19 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, Australia skipper Travis Head won the toss and opted to bowl first against Zimbabwe at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Friday, February 13. The 2021 champions made two changes to their side, bringing in big-hitter Tim David in place of Cooper Conolly and Ben Dwarshuis to replace Xavier Bartlett.
As for Zimbabwe, led by Sikandar Raza, Tony Munyonga has replaced Richard Ngarava as an injury precaution. Brendan Taylor has been ruled out of the entire competition after the injury he picked up against Oman. Graeme Cremer has replaced him.
They have come into this clash with winning momentum after defeating Oman by eight wickets. In addition, Zimbabwe’s Blessing Muzarabani is a pacer to watch out for, as he bagged three wickets in the previous game with Oman
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Australia vs Zimbabwe T20 World Cup 2026 weather report
According to Accuweather could see a temperature of 31 degree-celsius, with moderate rain production of 2 mm within a span of two hours. The wind gust would be 33 km/h, with cloud covering the sky with a probability of 99 per cent. The probability of precipitation is 61 per cent, and the probability of thunderstorms 15%.
Australia vs Zimbabwe T20 World Cup 2026 pitch report
The Premadasa Stadium surface has played as expected so far this tournament – slow and spin-friendly, and more of the same is likely again. The day fixture will be played amid humid and overcast conditions.
Australia vs Zimbabwe Playing 11
Australia Playing XI: Travis Head(c), Josh Inglis(w), Cameron Green, Matt Renshaw, Glenn Maxwell, Tim David, Marcus Stoinis, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Matthew Kuhnemann
Zimbabwe Playing XI: Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani(w), Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza(c), Ryan Burl, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Graeme Cremer, Blessing Muzarabani