05 Feb, 18:12 (IST)

As expected, the  AUS vs NED warm-up contest at Colombo has been abandoned due to rain. Australia will head into the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 with three successive losses, while the Netherlands will move into the tournament with a narrow loss against Nepal. 

 

05 Feb, 17:52 (IST)

The rain in Colombo has gotten heavier, and the match is heading towards being cancelled. It is unlikely that teams will risk any injury to players, even if the rain stops, but with a wet outfield underneath, much like the Pakistan warm-up, officials will call off the contest soon.

05 Feb, 17:33 (IST)

Rain is back in Colombo, and the start of Australia vs Netherlands T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up is delayed. This presents Australia with the only chance to acclimatise to Sri Lankan conditions. 

05 Feb, 17:04 (IST)

After a delay in toss, captains walked in the middle, and Australia managed to win the toss, with captain Mitchell Marsh opted to bat first given the conditions in Colombo.

05 Feb, 16:47 (IST)

So Netherlands Cricket have confirmed on their Insta handle that the T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up between Australia and the Netherlands has been delayed due to rain. 

05 Feb, 16:42 (IST)

Hello and welcome to LatestLY's coverage of Australia's warm-up match against the Netherlands, which will be played in Colombo. The weather might play spoilsport, with the weather forecast for the Sri Lankan city not looking promising.

Australia National Cricket Team vs Netherlands National Cricket Team Live Score Updates: Australia and the Netherlands are currently facing off in their final T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up fixture on 5 February, at the R. Premadasa Stadium. You can find the Australia National Cricket Team vs Netherlands National Cricket Team Match Scorecard here.  For Mitchell Marsh’s Australian side, the encounter is a vital opportunity to test their acclimatisation to Sri Lankan pitches, while the Netherlands seeks a morale-boosting performance before the tournament officially commences this Saturday.  How JJ Smuts is Eligible to Play for Italy Cricket Team Despite Not Having Visited or Lived in the Country.

 Australia is keeping a close watch on the fitness of Josh Hazlewood and Adam Zampa, who are expected to lead the attack. For the Netherlands, captain Scott Edwards is keen to see improved middle-order stability following their 29-run defeat to Zimbabwe earlier this week. The inclusion of veterans like Roelof van der Merwe provides the Dutch with much-needed tactical depth on this spin-friendly surface.

While there were scattered clouds earlier in the day, the forecast remains clear for the duration of the match. The pitch is showing signs of early turn, which will likely make the middle-overs battle between Australia’s aggressive batters and the Dutch spinners a decisive factor in the first innings.