AUS vs ZIM Match Prediction : 19th Match, ICC Menās T20 World Cup, 2026
AUS vs ZIM Win Probability
87%
Australia
13%
Zimbabwe
Australia To Win, 1.10
Australia dominates this head to head with Zimbabwe's onlny T20 win over Australia coming back in 2007
Australia loves playing in Colombo, having won 7 of their 9 matches at the R. Premadasa Stadium.
Zimbabwe has struggled for consistency against top-tier nations, losing 6 of their last 8 T20Is.
AUS vs ZIM Betting Tips
Brian Bennett to score Over 18.5 runs
Brian Bennett has emerged as one of Zimbabweās most consistent batters in recent months. The youngster has cleared this line in 5 of his last 6 innings, showing great maturity at the crease. With an average of 32 in his three previous innings at this specific venue, backing him to score at least 19 runs is a high-value selection.
Nathan Ellis to be the best bowler for Australia
At odds of 4.10, this is a fantastic value bet. Nathan Ellis has been Australiaās standout bowler in three of their last four matches. His clever changes of pace and cutters are perfectly suited to the overcast and sluggish conditions expected in Colombo. Expect him to be a handful at the death.
Team form (Last 5 matches)
Australia
Zimbabwe
N/A
Zimbabwe faces their first true test of the ongoing T20 World Cup as they take on heavyweights Australia in this Group B clash. The match is scheduled for Friday at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
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Australia vs Zimbabwe Head-to-Head Record
The sample size is small, with the two teams facing each other only three times in this format. Australia holds the edge with two wins, while Zimbabwe has secured one victory.
Australia vs Zimbabwe Live-streaming and Broadcast
| Country | TV Channel | Live Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| India | Star Sports Network | Disney+ Hotstar App |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports, Ten Sports | Myco App, Tamasha App |
| Australia | ā | Amazon Prime Video |
| England (UK) | Sky Sports (Cricket/Main Event) | SkyGO, NOW, Sky Sports App |
| USA & Canada | Willow TV | Willow by Cricbuzz App |
| West Indies | ESPN Caribbean | ESPN Play Caribbean |
| South Africa | SuperSport | SuperSport App |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport NZ | Sky Sport Now, Sky Go |
| Sri Lanka | Maharaja TV (TV1, Sirasa, Shakti) | ICC.tv / Maharaja TV Website |
| Bangladesh | Nagorik TV | Toffee |
| UAE & MENA | CricLife MAX | StarzPlay, StarzON |
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AUS vs ZIM Team Previews
Australia
Australia was clinical in their opener, demolishing Ireland to secure a massive Net Run Rate boost. Even without the injured Mitchell Marsh, the Aussie lineup looked formidable.
Travis Head and Josh Inglis form an explosive opening pair capable of killing the game in the powerplay. The middle order is packed with all-round power; Marcus Stoinis was the architect of the win against Ireland with a crucial 45 runs, and he will be supported by Glenn Maxwell and Cameron Green.
On the bowling front, the sluggish Premadasa pitch is tailor-made for Adam Zampa, who bagged 4 wickets in the previous game. The pace attack offers variety, with Xavier Bartlett providing swing and Nathan Ellis offering death-over expertise.
Australia Expected Playing 11
Travis Head (C), Josh Inglis (WK), Cameron Green, Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Renshaw, Marcus Stoinis, Cooper Connolly, Adam Zampa, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Matthew Kuhnemann
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Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe made a winning start to their campaign with an emphatic victory over Oman on Monday. However, the step up in quality against Australia is significant, and they will need a flawless performance to compete.
The batting relies heavily on the start provided by Brian Bennett and Tadiwanashe Marumani. The middle order features experience and power in Dion Myers, Brendan Taylor, and skipper Sikandar Raza. Raza, along with Ryan Burl and Brad Evans, provides crucial depth as an all-rounder.
The seamersāBlessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, and Brad Evansāwere brilliant against Oman, picking up 3 wickets each. They must strike early with the new ball to expose Australiaās middle order. Wellington Masakadza will lead the spin department, which will be vital on this surface.
Zimbabwe Expected Playing 11
Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Sikandar Raza (C), Brendan Taylor (WK), Dion Myers, Ryan Burl, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Wellington Masakadza
AUS vs ZIM Toss Prediction
History favors the chasing side here, with 8 of the last 10 matches at this venue won by the team batting second. We expect the captain winning the toss to bowl first to have a clear target in mind.
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The surface at the R. Premadasa Stadium is traditionally on the slower side, bringing spinners heavily into the game. Batters cannot simply hit through the line; they must settle in before playing expansive shots.
A first-innings total ofĀ 170 is considered par. While the track often settles down under lights, the battle between bat and ball will be intense. The forecast predicts overcast skies with a chance of afternoon rain, meaning DLS calculations could come into play.
AUS vs ZIM : Who Will Win?
We are backing Australia to win comfortably. They showcased their class in the opening fixture, and their depth in both batting and bowling is superior to Zimbabwe's. While Zimbabwe has talented individuals like Sikandar Raza, overcoming a powerhouse like Australia in these conditions is a steep mountain to climb.
Bet on Australia to win.
