Australia vs Zimbabwe - Players & Playing XI · T20 World Cup 2026
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Based on 4 H2H matches (2007–2026)
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AUS
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ZIM
W0 L3
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Blessing Muzarabani
ZIM
Wickets (1+)
Sikandar Raza
ZIM
Runs (20+)
Sikandar Raza
ZIM
Sixes (1+)
Sikandar Raza
ZIM
Fours (2+)
Ryan Burl
ZIM
Catches (1+)
Travis Head
AUS
Fours (2+)
Marcus Stoinis
AUS
Wickets (1+)
Travis Head
AUS
Runs (20+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 4 H2H matches
R.Premadasa Stadium
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Oct 2012). 1 rain-affected match excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| IND vs PAK 15 Feb 2026 | 175/7 (20) | 114/10 (18) | 289 |
| SL vs ZIM 19 Feb 2026 | 178/7 (20) | 182/4 (19.3) | 360 |
| NZ vs PAK 21 Feb 2026 | - | - | - |
| NZ vs SL 25 Feb 2026 | 168/7 (20) | 107/8 (20) | 275 |
| ENG vs NZ 27 Feb 2026 | 159/7 (20) | 161/6 (19.3) | 320 |
AUS at R.Premadasa Stadium
Top Scorer
Shane Watson
249 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Mitchell Starc
13 wkts
ZIM at R.Premadasa Stadium
Top Scorer
Brian Bennett
191 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Blessing Muzarabani
10 wkts
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Playing XI in this match
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Playing XI in this match
Zimbabwe · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Bennett | not out | 64* | 56 | 7 | 0 | 114.29 |
| Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk) | c Josh Inglis b Marcus Stoinis | 35 | 21 | 7 | 0 | 166.67 |
| Ryan Burl | c Xavier Bartlett b Cameron Green | 35 | 30 | 4 | 0 | 116.67 |
| Sikandar Raza (c) | not out | 25* | 13 | 2 | 1 | 192.31 |
Australia · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Dwarshuis | 4 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 2.5 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 6.8 | 2 | 0 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Kuhnemann | 3 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Nathan Ellis | 4 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 8.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Adam Zampa | 4 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 7.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Green | 1.1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 5.45 | 3 | 0 |
Australia · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Inglis (wk) | c Tashinga Musekiwa b Blessing Muzarabani | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 200 |
| Travis Head (c) | b Brad Evans | 17 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 113.33 |
| Cameron Green | c Tadiwanashe Marumani b Brad Evans | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tim David | c Graeme Cremer b Blessing Muzarabani | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Glenn Maxwell | b Ryan Burl | 31 | 32 | 1 | 1 | 96.88 |
| Matt Renshaw | c Ryan Burl b Blessing Muzarabani | 65 | 44 | 5 | 1 | 147.73 |
| Marcus Stoinis | c Tashinga Musekiwa b Wellington Masakadza | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 150 |
| Ben Dwarshuis | c Tony Munyonga b Brad Evans | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 85.71 |
| Nathan Ellis | not out | 7* | 4 | 1 | 0 | 175 |
| Adam Zampa | b Blessing Muzarabani | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Matthew Kuhnemann | run out (Brad Evans) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Zimbabwe · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sikandar Raza (c) | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 8.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Blessing Muzarabani | 4 | 0 | 17 | 4 | 4.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Brad Evans | 3.3 | 0 | 23 | 3 | 6.97 | 1 | 0 |
| Dion Myers | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| Graeme Cremer | 4 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 8.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Wellington Masakadza | 4 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Burl | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
Statz Rating
A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.
| Rank | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Blessing Muzarabani
ZIM
|
133.0 |
| 2 |
Matt Renshaw
AUS
|
75.7 |
| 3 |
Brad Evans
ZIM
|
55.9 |
| 4 |
Sikandar Raza
ZIM
|
53.4 |
| 5 |
Tadiwanashe Marumani
ZIM
|
53.4 |
| 6 |
Brian Bennett
ZIM
|
48.9 |
| 7 |
Ryan Burl
ZIM
|
41.9 |
| 8 |
Glenn Maxwell
AUS
|
28.7 |
| 9 |
Marcus Stoinis
AUS
|
28.4 |
| 10 |
Travis Head
AUS
|
22.4 |
| 11 |
Wellington Masakadza
ZIM
|
20.9 |
| 12 |
Nathan Ellis
AUS
|
19.1 |
| 13 |
Cameron Green
AUS
|
15.2 |
| 14 |
Ben Dwarshuis
AUS
|
13.6 |
| 15 |
Josh Inglis
AUS
|
13.2 |
| 16 |
Adam Zampa
AUS
|
11.1 |
| 17 |
Graeme Cremer
ZIM
|
8.6 |
| 18 |
Matthew Kuhnemann
AUS
|
8.4 |
| 19 |
Dion Myers
ZIM
|
2.8 |
| 20 |
Tim David
AUS
|
0.0 |
How Statz Rating works:
- Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
- Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
- A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.
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Australia vs Zimbabwe: who played
Zimbabwe won by 23 runs in T20 World Cup 2026 at R.Premadasa Stadium on 13 February 2026. Matt Renshaw top-scored with 65 off 44 balls and Blessing Muzarabani took 4/17.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Australia vs Zimbabwe?
Australia XI: Josh Inglis (wk), Travis Head (c), Cameron Green, Tim David, Glenn Maxwell, Matt Renshaw, Marcus Stoinis, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Matthew Kuhnemann. Zimbabwe XI: Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Ryan Burl, Sikandar Raza (c), Dion Myers, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Graeme Cremer, Blessing Muzarabani.
Who won Australia vs Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe won by 23 runs.
When and where was Australia vs Zimbabwe played?
Australia vs Zimbabwe was played at R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo on Friday 13 February 2026, in T20 World Cup 2026.
What were the final scores in Australia vs Zimbabwe?
Australia scored 146/10 in 19.3 overs. Zimbabwe scored 169/2 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Australia vs Zimbabwe?
Blessing Muzarabani was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 133/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Australia vs Zimbabwe?
Matt Renshaw top-scored with 65 off 44 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Australia vs Zimbabwe?
Blessing Muzarabani took 4/17 in 4 overs.