ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 | 13-Feb-2026 11:00 AM | R. Premadasa Stadium
ZIM 169/2 (20)
AUS 146/10 (19.3)
Zimbabwe won by 23 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Ellis* | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 175 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Evans* | 3.3 | 0 | 23 | 3 | 6.57 |
| Blessing Muzarabani | 4 | 0 | 17 | 4 | 4.25 |
Last Wicket:Matthew Kuhnemann run out (Brad Evans) 0(1) - 146/10 in 19.3 ov.
Australia vs Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe — Innings 1 (169/2 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Bennett not out | 64 | 56 | 7 | 0 | 114.29 | |
| Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk) c Josh Inglis b Marcus Stoinis | 35 | 21 | 7 | 0 | 166.67 | |
| Ryan Burl c (sub)Xavier Bartlett b Cameron Green | 35 | 30 | 4 | 0 | 116.67 | |
| Sikandar Raza (c) not out | 25 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 192.31 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 3 | Wides: 7 | Total: 10 | |||||
| Total | 169 | 2 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Dion Myers, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Graeme Cremer, Blessing Muzarabani | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Dwarshuis | 4 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 10 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 2.5 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 6 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Matthew Kuhnemann | 3 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 8 |
| Nathan Ellis | 4 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 8.5 |
| Adam Zampa | 4 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 7.8 |
| Cameron Green | 1.1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 5.1 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Bennett & Tadiwanashe Marumani | 61 | 45 |
| Brian Bennett & Ryan Burl | 70 | 51 |
| Brian Bennett & Sikandar Raza | 38 | 24 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tadiwanashe Marumani | 7.3 | 61 |
| 2 | Ryan Burl | 15.6 | 131 |
Australia — Innings 2 (146/10 in 19.3 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Inglis (wk) c Tashinga Musekiwa b Blessing Muzarabani | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 200 | |
| Travis Head (c) b Brad Evans | 17 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 113.33 | |
| Cameron Green c Tadiwanashe Marumani b Brad Evans | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Tim David c Graeme Cremer b Blessing Muzarabani | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Glenn Maxwell b Ryan Burl | 31 | 32 | 1 | 1 | 96.88 | |
| Matt Renshaw c Ryan Burl b Blessing Muzarabani | 65 | 44 | 5 | 1 | 147.73 | |
| Marcus Stoinis c Tashinga Musekiwa b Wellington Masakadza | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 150 | |
| Ben Dwarshuis c Tony Munyonga b Brad Evans | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 85.71 | |
| Nathan Ellis not out | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 175 | |
| Adam Zampa b Blessing Muzarabani | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Matthew Kuhnemann run out (Brad Evans) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 2 | Wides: 2 | Total: 4 | |||||
| Total | 146 | 10 wkts, 19.3 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sikandar Raza | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 8.5 |
| Blessing Muzarabani | 4 | 0 | 17 | 4 | 4.2 |
| Brad Evans | 3.3 | 0 | 23 | 3 | 6.6 |
| Dion Myers | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Graeme Cremer | 4 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 8.2 |
| Wellington Masakadza | 4 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 9 |
| Ryan Burl | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 9 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Josh Inglis & Travis Head | 13 | 7 |
| Cameron Green & Travis Head | 11 | 10 |
| Tim David & Travis Head | 1 | 3 |
| Glenn Maxwell & Travis Head | 4 | 7 |
| Glenn Maxwell & Matt Renshaw | 77 | 59 |
| Marcus Stoinis & Matt Renshaw | 11 | 8 |
| Ben Dwarshuis & Matt Renshaw | 14 | 12 |
| Nathan Ellis & Matt Renshaw | 8 | 6 |
| Nathan Ellis & Adam Zampa | 2 | 2 |
| Nathan Ellis & Matthew Kuhnemann | 5 | 3 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Josh Inglis | 1.1 | 13 |
| 2 | Cameron Green | 2.5 | 24 |
| 3 | Tim David | 3.2 | 25 |
| 4 | Travis Head | 4.3 | 29 |
| 5 | Glenn Maxwell | 14.2 | 106 |
| 6 | Marcus Stoinis | 15.4 | 117 |
| 7 | Ben Dwarshuis | 17.4 | 131 |
| 8 | Matt Renshaw | 18.4 | 139 |
| 9 | Adam Zampa | 18.6 | 141 |
| 10 | Matthew Kuhnemann | 19.3 | 146 |
Match Info
| Match | Australia vs Zimbabwe |
|---|---|
| Series | ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Time | 13-Feb-2026 11:00 AM |
| Venue | R. Premadasa Stadium |
| Live Telecast | JioHotstar,Star Sports |
Match Preview: Australia vs Zimbabwe (AUS vs ZIM)
Australia will face Zimbabwe in a thrilling match on 13-Feb-2026 in ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026. The match will be played at R. Premadasa Stadium at 11:00 AM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on JioHotstar,Star Sports.
Match Overview
Australia is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Zimbabwe remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026.
The pitch at R. Premadasa Stadium is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Australia will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Zimbabwe will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Australia batting and Zimbabwe bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will Australia showcase its strengths, or will Zimbabwe pull off a major upset? Join us live on JioHotstar,Star Sports on 13-Feb-2026 to find out the answer!
