13 Feb, 14:38 (IST)

Zimbabwe have managed to pull off a sensational win here in Colombo, defeating favourites Australia by 23 runs in their Group B encounter of the  ICC T20 World Cup 2026. Bowlers Blessing Muzarabani and Brad Evans ran riot, picking seven wickets between them as Australia bundled out for 146 with a bit of resistance from Matt Renshaw. 

13 Feb, 14:16 (IST)

OUT! A massive moment for Zimbabwe, and Wellington Masakadza is elated. Marcus Stoinis played the slog sweep, but only managed to top-edge the ball into the fielder at deep mid-wicket. Matt Renshaw is keeping Australia's hopes alive with a solid fifty. 

13 Feb, 14:11 (IST)

OUT! Ryan Burl, in his first over, has managed to clean up Glenn Maxwell. Maxwell went for the hoick over mid-wicket, but managed to drag the ball onto the stumps thanks to an inside edge. Marcus Stoinis is in the middle for Australia. 

13 Feb, 13:54 (IST)

The game is alive, with Matt Renshaw and Glenn Maxwell keeping Australia in the hunt. Renshaw and Maxwell have added 54 off 45, after Australia were reduced to 29 for 4. Zimbabwe have struggled to pick wickets, and with captain Sikandar Raza off the field, the bowling unit is feeling the pinch. 

13 Feb, 13:35 (IST)

Matt Renshaw and Glenn Maxwell have stopped the bleeding for Australia and have ensured the team crossed the 50-run mark without further damage. Renshaw and Maxwell have added 22 off 21, and will look to go as deep as possible into the innings. Marcus Stoinis' availability to bat remains unknown. 

13 Feb, 13:16 (IST)

OUT! Brad Evans has cleaned up Australian captain Travis Head, and Zimbabwe are in complete control of the contest in Colombo. Head managed to get a thick inside edge onto his pads, which further ricocheted onto the stumps, much to frustation of the Australian captain. 

13 Feb, 13:13 (IST)

Blessing Muzarabani has turned up the heat in Colombo, as Australia finds itself in trouble, with three batters back in the hunt. Muzarabani dismissed the dangerous Tim David for 0, after Brad Evans removed Cameron Green for nought in the third over. 

13 Feb, 12:57 (IST)

OUT! Blessing Muzarabani gets a wicket on the first ball, and Australia lose their opener. A short ball by Muzarabani saw Josh Inglis attempt the pull, which failed to find the distance, and was pouched by a brilliant catch from Tashinga Musekiwa. 

13 Feb, 12:39 (IST)

With eight wickets in hand, Zimbabwe would have hoped to end near 180-190. Brian Bennett top-scored with _ while Ryan Burl, Tadiwanashe Marumani contributed with 35 runs each. Captain Sikandar Raza played a cameo, scoring 25 off 13. Cameron Green was the pick of the bowlers, claiming 6 for 1. Australia will be worried about Marcus Stoinis' injury. 

13 Feb, 12:39 (IST)

With eight wickets in hand, Zimbabwe would have hoped to end near 180-190. Brian Bennett top-scored with _ while Ryan Burl, Tadiwanashe Marumani contributed with 35 runs each. Captain Sikandar Raza played a cameo, scoring 25 off 13. Cameron Green was the pick of the bowlers claiming 6 for 1. Australia will be worried about Marcus Stoinis' injury. 

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Australia National Cricket Team vs Zimbabwe National Cricket Team Live Score Updates:  Australia and Zimbabwe meet today at the R. Premadasa Stadium for a high-stakes Group B encounter in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. You can findthe  Australia National Cricket Team vs Zimbabwe National Cricket Team match scorecard here. With both teams securing convincing victories in their opening fixtures, the winner of Match 19 will take a significant step towards securing a place in the Super 8 stage.  ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Points Table With Net Run-Rate (NRR).

Australia Navigates Injury Concerns

The Australian camp remains under a cloud of injury uncertainty as captain Mitchell Marsh continues to recover from a groin issue. Marsh missed the previous win against Ireland, and while Steve Smith has joined the squad as cover, the selection panel is expected to lean on the depth that served them well in their opener.

In Marsh's absence, Travis Head is tipped to lead the side. The Australians will be looking for a more consistent performance from their top order, though they remain confident following a dominant bowling display in their first match, where Nathan Ellis and Adam Zampa shared eight wickets between them.

Zimbabwe Eye Another Giant-Killing

Zimbabwe enter the contest with momentum after a dominant eight-wicket victory over Oman. The African nation has a historic pedigree for upsets in this tournament, most notably defeating Australia in the inaugural 2007 edition.

The Chevrons will rely heavily on the all-round brilliance of Sikandar Raza and the pace of Blessing Muzarabani. The spin-friendly conditions in Colombo are expected to suit their bowling attack, and the potential return of veteran Brendan Taylor provides a much-needed anchor for a middle order looking to exploit a relatively inexperienced Australian pace unit. Where to Watch ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Live Streaming Online and on TV.

Australia vs Zimbabwe Squads

Australia National Cricket Team: Mitchell Marsh (c), Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Cameron Green, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Renshaw, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa

 

Zimbabwe National Cricket Team: Sikandar Raza (c), Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Graeme Cremer, Bradley Evans, Clive Madande, Tinotenda Maposa, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava, Brendan Taylor