ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Match 19: AUS vs ZIM, weather report, stadium stats and predicted playing XIs
Australia take on Zimbabwe in Match 19 at Colombo, with warm and humid conditions expected in this key T20 World Cup 2026 clash.
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Australia would be playing Zimbabwe in Match 19 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on February 12th at the R. Premadasa Stadium. This Group stage match would be interesting since they compete on their way to sustain their winning streak in the tournament.
Australia entered the tournament with a strong opening victory. They look like a solid team across all the departments. The batters scored a competitive total for their opener, and their bowlers clinched a comfortable win. The 2021 tournament champions will now look to maintain their consistency and solidify their place in the group. On the other hand, Zimbabwe, with Sikandar Raza as their skipper, also won their opening match, which took place at the same venue. Having played a tournament already in Colombo, Zimbabwe will look to beat Australia with confidence.
AUS vs ZIM: Weather Report
The weather in Colombo is expected to be warm and humid. The sky may be partly cloudy, with low chances of rain. The temperature is also likely to vary between 28°C and 30°C, with humidity at 50-60%, thereby presenting a classic scenario for a cricket match in Sri Lanka.
AUS vs ZIM: R. Premadasa Stadium Stats (T20Is)
- Matches played: 49
- Average first-innings score: 150
- Average second-innings score: 131
- Teams winning batting first: 45%
- Teams winning bowling first: 53%
- Highest total: 215/5
- Lowest total: 80/10
- Highest chase: 215/5
- Lowest total defended: 115/6
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AUS vs ZIM: Predicted Playing XIs
Australia (AUS):
Travis Head (c), Cameron Green, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Josh Inglis (wk), Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Nathan Ellis, Matt Renshaw, Adam Zampa
Zimbabwe (ZIM):
Sikandar Raza (c), Tadiwanashe Marumani, Dion Myers, Brendan Taylor (wk), Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Tashinga Musekiwa, Blessing Muzarabani
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