Australia and Zimbabwe are locked in a thrilling T20 World Cup 2026 Group B encounter at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on February 13, with Zimbabwe eyeing a big total after a solid start.
Toss and Early Play
Australia captain Travis Head won the toss and opted to bowl first against Zimbabwe, who opened aggressively with Tadiwanashe Marumani (26 off 14) and Brian Bennett (50 off 43), racing to 131/2 after 15 overs at 8.73 run rate.
Key Performances
Ryan Burl (30* off 26) joined Bennett in a vital stand, punishing spinners Adam Zampa (0/23) and Matthew Kuhnemann (0/24), while pacers Ben Dwarshuis (0/25) and Nathan Ellis struggled early.
Marcus Stoinis exited injured, adding pressure on Australia’s depleted side without Mitchell Marsh.
Stakes High
Both teams seek a second win for Super 8s edge; Zimbabwe, led by Sikandar Raza, aims to upset injury-hit Australia featuring Glenn Maxwell and Steve Smith.
