AUS vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction Today: T20 World Cup 2026 Match 19, Pitch Report & Fantasy Cricket Tips. The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is heating up in the island nation, and Match 19 brings a fascinating Group B clash between the heavyweights Australia and a resilient Zimbabwe. Both teams enter this contest with winning momentum, making it a crucial junction for Super 8 qualification. Australia, despite being plagued by injuries to key senior players, dismantled Ireland in their opener. Meanwhile, Sikandar Raza’s Zimbabwe showed they aren’t here just to participate, crushing Oman by 8 wickets at this very venu
Match Details:
| Feature | Details |
| Match | Australia vs Zimbabwe, Match 19 (Group B) |
| Series | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Date & Time | Friday, February 13, 2026 |
| Venue | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| Broadcast | Star Sports Network & JioHotstar (India) |
Pitch Report
The R. Premadasa Stadium is a historic venue known for its spin-friendly nature. While the morning start might offer a bit of carry for the new ball, the surface typically slows down as the game progresses.
- Nature: Balanced, favoring spinners in the middle overs.
- Avg 1st Innings Score: 142-150.
- Tactical Insight: Powerplay impact is high. If Australia bat first, expect them to target 170+, while Zimbabwe will rely on their disciplined spin duo of Raza and Masakadza to choke the run flow.
Weather Update
- Condition: Scattered Thunderstorms
- Temperature: 26°C – 30°C
- Rain Chance: 35% (Potential for a shortened game; watch the toss closely).
- Humidity: 72%
Head-to-Head (T20Is)
| Total Matches | Australia Won | Zimbabwe Won | NR |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
- Top H2H Performer: Blessing Muzarabani (5 wickets in last 2 H2H games).
Probable Playing XI
Australia (AUS):
- Travis Head (c)
- Josh Inglis (wk)
- Cameron Green
- Matt Renshaw
- Marcus Stoinis
- Glenn Maxwell
- Cooper Connolly
- Nathan Ellis
- Xavier Bartlett
- Adam Zampa
- Matthew Kuhnemann
Zimbabwe (ZIM):
- Brian Bennett
- Tadiwanashe Marumani
- Dion Myers
- Brendan Taylor (wk)
- Sikandar Raza (c)
- Ryan Burl
- Tashinga Musekiwa
- Brad Evans
- Wellington Masakadza
- Richard Ngarava
- Blessing Muzarabani
Key Player Analysis
- Travis Head (AUS): The acting skipper is a powerplay impact specialist. On these Sri Lankan tracks, his ability to clear boundaries early is vital before the spin takes over.
- Sikandar Raza (ZIM): The heart of Zimbabwe. A true all-rounder who will bowl his full quota of four overs and anchor the middle order. He thrives in subcontinental conditions.
- Adam Zampa (AUS): On a spin-friendly track, Zampa’s economy rate and wicket-taking ability in the middle overs make him a “must-have.”
- Blessing Muzarabani (ZIM): A death-over specialist with a height advantage. He has historically troubled Australian batters with his bounce.
Dream11 Prediction Section
Small League (Safe Team)
- Wicketkeeper: Josh Inglis
- Batters: Travis Head, Brian Bennett, Matt Renshaw
- All-rounders: Sikandar Raza (C), Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green
- Bowlers: Adam Zampa, Blessing Muzarabani, Xavier Bartlett
- Expert’s Verdict: Raza is the safest C/VC choice due to his dual role. For VC, Travis Head or Marcus Stoinis are reliable.
Grand League (Risky/High Reward)
- Differential Pick: Wellington Masakadza. Most will pick Zampa, but Masakadza’s left-arm orthodox could be deadly against Australia’s right-handers.
- Captain Choice: Adam Zampa. If the pitch grips, he could trigger a collapse.
- Vice-Captain: Cameron Green. His ability to provide tactical substitutions in bowling and steady batting makes him a high-ceiling pick.
Match Prediction
Win Probability: Australia (70%) vs Zimbabwe (30%) While Australia are the favorites, Zimbabwe’s familiarity with slow decks and the “rain factor” could cause a major upset.
FAQs
- Who will win today’s match? Australia has the depth, but Zimbabwe is dangerous in these conditions. Australia is favored.
- What is the best Dream11 combination? 1 WK, 3 BAT, 4 ALL, 3 BOWL.
- Who are the best C/VC picks? Sikandar Raza and Travis Head.
- Is Mitchell Marsh playing? No, Mitchell Marsh is ruled out due to a groin injury; Travis Head is leading.
- How will the pitch behave? It will be slow and favor spinners like Zampa and Raza.
- Are there any injury updates? Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood are unavailable for this series.
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