The 19th match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 will take place between Australia and Zimbabwe at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The Australian team began the T20 World Cup in a very promising manner, defeating Ireland by 67 runs in their first match. Batting first after winning the toss, they scored 182 runs at their allotted 20 overs for the loss of 6 wickets. All-rounder Marcus Stoinis scored 45 runs off 29 balls, while Matt Renshaw made 37 runs off 33 balls. In the bowling department, Nathan Ellis and Adam Zampa each took four wickets, leading their team to victory.

On the other hand, Zimbabwe also had a good start to the World Cup, defeating Oman by a comfortable 8 wickets in their first match. They achieved the target of 104 runs in just 13.3 overs for the loss of two wickets. Brian Bennett scored 48 runs, while wicketkeeper-batsman Brendan Taylor made 31 runs, successfully achieving the target.

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AUS vs ZIM Match Details

• Match: Australia vs Zimbabwe, 19th Match

• Date: 13th February 2026

• Time: 11.00 AM IST

• Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo 

• Live Streaming: JioHotstar 

AUS vs ZIM Weather Report

Pitch Report - R. Premadasa Stadium

Spinners have enjoyed a good record in the past as they get the ball to turn sharply and stop on the batsmen.

• Spin-friendly surface 

• Low-scoring pitch 

• Large boundaries

AUS vs ZIM Recent Form

AUS vs ZIM Head-to-Head Record

• AUS Wins - 2

• ZIM Wins - 1

Top Batters to Watch – AUS vs ZIM

• Marcus Stoinis (AUS): 45 runs in this tournament 

• Brian Bennett (ZIM): 48 runs in this tournament 

• Josh Inglis (AUS): 37 runs in this tournament 

Top Bowlers to Watch – AUS vs ZIM

• Nathan Ellis (AUS): 4 wickets in this tournament 

• Adam Zampa (AUS): 4 wickets in this tournament 

• Blessing Muzarabani (ZIM): 3 wickets in this tournament 

AUS vs ZIM Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If ZIM bats first

• Powerplay Score: 40–45

• Predicted Total: 135–145

• Match Result: AUS to win

Scenario 2: If AUS bats first

• Powerplay Score: 50–60

• Predicted Total: 170–180

• Match Result: AUS to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

AUS vs ZIM Predicted Playing XIs

Australia 

Travis Head (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Cameron Green, Matt Renshaw, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Cooper Connolly, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Adam Zampa.

Zimbabwe 

Sikandar Raza (c), Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Dion Myers, Brendan Taylor (wk), Ryan Burl, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani

Why Australia is the favourite today

• Top-order performance 

• strong finisher 

• Good spin attack 

AUS vs ZIM Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

Based on current form, team balance, and superior batting strength, Australia are the favourites to win this ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. Travis Head, Josh Inglis and Cameron Green are expected to be the key performers.

Winning chances 

AUS: 75%

ZIM: 25%

AUS vs ZIM Match FAQs

The BBL 2025 Final between Sydney Sixers and Perth Scorchers will take place at Optus Stadium, Perth on Sunday. The Sydney Sixers won the challenger match by 57 runs against the Hobart Hurricanes, successfully defending the target of 198 runs. Steven Smith was the standout performer for Sydney Sixers, scoring a match-winning 65 runs off 43 balls.

On the other hand, the Perth Scorchers beat the Sydney Sixers in the qualifier match, successfully defending the low total of 148 runsl Their immense success in the history of the BBL makes the two teams the best rivals ever. The Perth Scorchers have won the title five times in the past, and the Sydney Sixers have won three times.

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SCO vs SIX Match Details

• Match: Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers, Final 

• Date: 25th January 2026

• Time: 1.45 PM IST

• Venue: Optus Stadium, Perth

• Live Streaming: FanCode

SCO vs SIX Weather Report

SCO vs SIX Pitch Report

Perth Stadium provides fast bowlers with ample support early in the innings, with real pace and bounce from the moment the floodlights go on. The average first-inning scores at this venue are 150-160 runs

Top Batters to Watch – SCO vs SIX

• Finn Allen (SCO): 430 runs in this tournament

• Aaron Hardie (SCO): 334 runs in this tournament 

• Josh Philippe (SIX): 268 runs in this tournament 

Top Bowlers to Watch – SCO vs SIX

• Jack Edwards (SIX): 18 wickets in this tournament 

• Cooper Connolly (SCO): 15 wickets in this tournament 

• Ben Dwarshuis (SIX): 16 wickets in this tournament 

SCO vs SIX Recent Form

SCO vs SIX Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If SCO Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 40–45

• Predicted Total: 145–155

• Match Result: SIX to win

Scenario 2: If SIX bats first

• Powerplay Score: 45–50

• Predicted Total: 165–170

• Match Result: SIX to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

SCO vs SIX Predicted Playing XIs

Perth Scorchers 

Mitchell Marsh, Finn Allen, Cooper Connolly, Josh Inglis(w), Aaron Hardie, Ashton Turner(c), Laurie Evans, Jhye Richardson, Joel Paris, David Payne, Mahli Beardman.

Sydney Sixers

Daniel Hughes, Steve Smith, Josh Philippe(w), Moises Henriques(c), Lachlan Shaw, Jack Edwards, Joel Davies, Ben Dwarshuis, Sean Abbott, Mitchell Starc, Ben Manenti

SCO vs SIX Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

Based on current form, team balance, and superior bowling strength, the Sydney Sixers are the favourites to win this BBL match. Steve Smith, Josh Philippe and Mitchell Starc are expected to be the key performers.

SCO vs SIX Match FAQs

While Punjab Kings didn't retain Josh Inglis ahead of the IPL 2026 mini-auction, Lucknow Super Giants later signed the Australian cricketer by winning the mini-auction bid for INR 8.6 crore. Now, Inglis revealed that he wouldn't be available for the entire IPL 2026, and we are talking about the reason that he also revealed. 

I'm getting married in early April: Josh Inglis

Australian wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis will marry in early April 2026. As the IPL 2026 will run between March 26 and May 31, he is unlikely to be available for the entire season. 

Lucknow Super Giants were concentrating on strengthening their team at the mini-auction for the IPL 2026 season by adding more strenght to their bowling department. They also made some crucial signings in the mini-auction, which include Wanindu Hasaranga and Anrich Nortje, both purchased for ₹2 crores at the base price of the players. 

LSG’s biggest buy at the auction was Australian wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis, for whom the team spent ₹8.6 crore. Inglis adds power and flexibility to the batting order. The franchise also invested in young Indian talent by signing uncapped Madhya Pradesh batter Akshat Raghuvanshi for ₹2.2 crore. These moves show LSG’s plan to build a stronger and more balanced squad.

The last two years have been unsatisfactory for Lucknow Super Giants. In IPL 2025, LSG finished seventh with many changes in their lineup. Rishabh Pant replaced KL Rahul as their team captain, and Zaheer Khan joined as a team mentor. Prior to the IPL 2026 auction, many important players of LSG were released, including Ravi Bishnoi, Akash Deep, and David Miller. Along with this, Shardul Thakur was traded for a deal with Mumbai Indians, and Mohammad Shami and Arjun Tendulkar were also acquired by trade.

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Lucknow Super Giants Bought Players at IPL 2026 Auction

Josh Inglis (₹8.6 crore), Mukul Choudhary (₹2.6 crore), Akshat Raghuvanshi (₹2.2 crore), Anrich Nortje (₹2.2 crore), Wanindu Hasaranga (₹2 crore), Naman Tiwary (₹1 crore).

Lucknow Super Giants Full Squad for IPL 2026

Nicholas Pooran, Abdul Samad, Ayush Badoni, Aiden Markram, Matthew Breetzke, Himmat Singh, Mitchell Marsh, Shahbaz Ahmed, Arshin Kulkarni, Mayank Yadav, Avesh Khan, Mohsin Khan, M Siddharth, Digvesh Rathi, Prince Yadav, Akash Singh, Josh Inglis, Mukul Choudhary, Akshat Raghuvanshi, Anrich Nortje, Wanindu Hasaranga, Naman Tiwary.

Australian wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis, who was released by Punjab Kings ahead of the IPL 2026 auction, has confirmed that he will be available for only four matches in the 2026 season of the Indian Premier League. The 30-year-old, who has two T20I centuries for Australia, has reportedly entered the IPL 2026 auction with a base price of ₹2 crore. But before the auction in Abu Dhabi on December 16, he made it clear that he can play just four games.

According to a report by Cricbuzz on Thursday (December 4), out of the 1355 players who registered for the IPL 2026 auction, five have informed the BCCI about their limited availability.

As per the report, “Inglis has informed the BCCI that he would feature in only 25 per cent of IPL 2026. In simple terms, he has told the franchises through the Board that he can take part in no more than four matches."

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Inglis Shines for PBKS in IPL 2025

Inglis was one of the top performers for Punjab Kings in IPL 2025. He played 11 matches for the Shreyas Iyer-led side and scored 278 runs. In the team’s last league match against Mumbai Indians in Jaipur, he scored 73 runs from 42 balls and helped PBKS chase 185 to win by 7 wickets. He also played an important knock in the second qualifier against MI in Ahmedabad.

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Ahead of #IPLAuction, Josh Inglis has notified the franchises via the BCCI that he can play no more than four games in #IPL2026.

He’s listed at a ₹2 crore base price. pic.twitter.com/6bCLrXnoCB

— Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) December 4, 2025

Why PBKS Released Him Before IPL 2026

When PBKS released Inglis ahead of the IPL 2026 auction, head coach Ricky Ponting said the decision was made because of his limited availability.

“Josh Inglis played some great knocks for us in the second half of the season,” Ponting said on Star Sports after PBKS announced their retentions. “He missed a few games due to different reasons. He also told me this year that he would not be available for most of the next season. Because of that, it was almost impossible to retain him,” Ponting added.

Reports also say that Inglis is planning to get married next year, and that is why he won’t be able to play the full IPL 2026 season.

Australia will miss their veteran premier leg spinner, Adam Zampa, and wicket-keeper, Josh Inglis, for the opening ODI clash against India at Perth, starting on September 19. The former is missing due to paternity reasons, while Inglis hasn’t fully recovered from the calf-strain that kept him out of the T20I series against New Zealand.

The selectors have called Mathew Kuhnemann and Josh Phillippe for the India games as replacements. The latter is set to keep wickets for the first time in an ODI while Alex Carey plays a Sheffield Shield game as part of their Ashes 2025-26 preparation. Inglis has also been ruled out of the second ODI in Adelaide when Carey returns to the squad.

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Zampa’s wife is in the late stages of pregnancy with their second child. He has decided to stay at home in NSW, as Perth is a challenging place to return from. He is expected to return for the next two games in Adelaide and Sydney before the following five-match T20I series, all of which will be played on the east coast.

Adam Zampa and Josh Inglis to miss Australia’s opening Perth ODI vs India

Kuhnemann has been called for the Perth game, which will be his first ODI in three years at home since facing Sri Lanka in 2022. He traveled across the world for the WTC final, a five-match T20I trip to the Caribbean, the three-match ODI and T20I series at home against South Africa, and the three-match T20I series against the Blackcaps, but featured in just one game in Jamaica.

Philippe hasn’t played an ODI since the Caribbean tour in 2021, when he played as a specialist batter. He hasn’t played any format for the national side since 2023, but has been an impressive performer for the A side in red-ball series and has an excellent one-day domestic record for NSW and Western Australia.

Australia’s updated ODI squad vs India

Mitchell Marsh (captain), Xavier Bartlett, Alex Carey (wk), Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Matthew Kuhnemann, Mitchell Owen, Josh Philippe (wk), Matt Renshaw, Matthew Short, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa

Australia has made dramatic changes to their Test team for the forthcoming West Indies series, with two of their most seasoned batters missing the first match. Veteran Steve Smith has been sidelined for the opening Test with a finger injury, while Marnus Labuschagne has been dropped following a string of underwhelming performances. These changes come as Australia starts a new cycle of the World Test Championship and sets its sights on reshaping the central group of players.

With Smith out, wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis has been brought in to replace him. Inglis, who made an impression with a century on his Test debut in Sri Lanka, will look to cement his place. In the meantime, the exclusion of Labuschagne follows a period of persistent decline in form, topped by poor performances in the World Test Championship Final. Rising star Sam Konstas, aged only 19, has been chosen as his replacement. Konstas only made headlines recently with a blistering 60 against India, admired for his attacking strokeplay and maturity.

Chief selector George Bailey clarified that the door remains open for Labuschagne, stating, “Marnus at his best can be a really important member of this team … we will continue working with him.” He also mentioned that Smith’s finger injury will be reassessed before the second Test in Grenada. The first Test is set to begin on June 25 in Barbados, followed by matches in Grenada and Trinidad.

Australia’s new Test phase begins in the Caribbean

With several experienced players sidelined, this series offers a fresh start for Australia as they transition towards a younger core. The addition of Konstas and Inglis is a move toward recognizing domestic form and looking toward challenges ahead, including the upcoming Ashes.

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This reshuffled squad brings both uncertainty and potential. Fans will certainly miss the services of stalwarts such as Smith and Labuschagne, but the West Indies tour is an opportunity for the next generation of players to come forward and leave their mark in the longest version of the game.

Punjab Kings created history in Qualifier 2 of IPL 2025 by brushing Mumbai Indians aside in a thrilling run chase. They have now booked their ticket for the epic grand final and will face off against RCB on June 3 at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. It is also their second appearance in the IPL final since the 2014 edition. 

After being down and out against RCB in the first Qualifier, PBKS were completely written off by the experts. It all seemed that PBKS's journey was coming to a swift end. Their star-studded batting featuring their skipper Shreyas Iyer imploded catastrophically, handing RCB one of their biggest wins in terms of wickets & overs remaining. 

It seemed as though PBKS would not stand a chance against a side like MI, who historically have the reputation for being at their prime best in the knockout phase. But much to everyone's surprise, PBKS did the unthinkable and bounced back valiantly to deliver a deadly knock-out punch to Hardik & Co., resulting in the painful exit of MI from IPL 2025. 

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Inglis' onslaught against Bumrah gave PBKS the self-belief

PBKS' bowling was not up to the mark early doors. Their ace pacer Arshdeep erred on the higher side and went wicketless while Vyshak, Omarzai, and Stoinis also leaked runs at an exponentially high rate. However, their batting department saved the day for PBKS. After a dismal outing in the previous Qualifier game, PBKS batters batted quite sensibly. 

Chasing a stiff target of 204, PBKS did not get off to a promising start as they lost Prabhsimran cheaply with only 13 on the board. But then, Inglis arrived and he launched a scathing attack on the MI bowlers to roll the tide back in his side's favor. The most notable highlight of his innings was his counter-attacking punch against Jasprit Bumrah, one of the best operating fast bowlers in world cricket. 

The carnage unfolded during the fifth over of the run chase. Inglis quickly raced out of the blocks to put Bumrah under the pump. The Aussie wicket-keeper batsman slammed 20 off that over, which comprised two fours and two sixes apiece.

After the highs of the second Qualifier subsided momentarily, Iyer revealed that the over against Bumrah ignited the spark and the self-belief in the team to do the impossible. 

Shreyas Iyer said, "Josh Inglis taking down Bumrah gave us the belief and the confidence, it was the initial push we needed". pic.twitter.com/h44SHP94BV

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) June 2, 2025

This instance greatly illustrated Inglis's offensive strategy and demonstrated his capability to defeat even the most skilled bowlers in the sport, leaving both the audience and commentators astonished by the onslaught of boundaries and maximums. Inglis was eventually dismissed by Pandya on 38, but his quick-fire onslaught proved to be a decisive point in the game as the launpad was set for Shreyas and Wadhera to go big in the death overs. 

In a spectacular display of batting in IPL 2025 Qualifier 2, Josh Inglis of the Punjab Kings produced a thrilling inning against the Mumbai Indians, smashing 20 runs in an over bowled by the great Jasprit Bumrah. This one overexemplified Inglis's attacking intent and showed his ability to take down even the most elite bowlers in the game, and the crowd and commentators were left stunned by the barrage of fours and sixes.

The match, part of the high-stakes playoff series to reach PBKS for the final, and Inglis's performance could be considered the tipping point of the game, as it gave energy to the Punjab chase. Inglis's aggressiveness increased the energy of the Punjab Kings and brought momentum at a key moment in the match - each cricket fan and analyst embraced the audacity of taking on Bumrah, an elite pacer. Fans and analysts alike praised the fearlessness with which Inglis took on Bumrah, one of the world's top pacers.

Inglis’s Impact on the Match

Josh Inglis produced a vital knock of 38 off just 21 balls, striking at an unbelievable rate of 180.95, with 5 fours and 2 sixes included. Certainly, Inglis's over against Bumrah was at a key moment where Punjab Kings needed a push to keep up with the required runs.

Watch the video here

JOSH INGLISH SMASHING BUMRAH FOR 20 RUNS IN AN OVER. 🫡pic.twitter.com/yKhDiNBfQB

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) June 1, 2025

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When the teams took 8 overs, Mumbai Indians had amassed 203/6 in 20 overs. Punjab Kings stood at 72/3, needing 132 from the final 72 balls at a required rate of 11.0. Inglis's explosive innings has resurrected the chase, firmly placing Punjab Kings within reach as we transition into the all-important middle phase of the match.