AUS vs ZIM: Zimbabwe will repeat history after 19 years, there can be a big upset in the absence of the captain

By Sandy Verma On Feb 13, 2026

AUS vs ZIM: The match will be played between Zimbabwe and Australia in the T20 World Cup. This match will be played at Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. It will be very important for both the teams to win this match. The Australian team has not yet been able to enter the World Cup with full strength. It is difficult for Australian captain Mitchell Marsh to play in this match also. By winning this match, Zimbabwe will have a great opportunity to repeat history. Also, this victory can also make the team number 1 in the points table. If Zimbabwe succeeds in defeating Australia, it will be considered a big upset in the T20 World Cup.

Zimbabwe beat Australia in their only meeting so far at the T20 World Cup, way back in 2007. pic.twitter.com/HrPGE4AP5t
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) February 13, 2026

Will victory be achieved after 19 years?

So far 3 matches have been played in T20 International between Zimbabwe and Australia. In these 3 matches, Zimbabwe has won once while Australia has won twice. Zimbabwe got this one victory in the 2007 T20 World Cup. Since then the team has not been able to defeat Australia. Since Australia is not coming with its full strength in this T20 World Cup, Zimbabwe will have a great opportunity to defeat them. If the Zimbabwe team is able to do this feat after a long wait of 19 years, then their name will be recorded forever in the pages of history.

Injury became a problem for Australia

Australia’s T20 captain Mitchell Marsh is suffering from a groin injury. Due to this, he could not even play the last match against Ireland. Dashing finisher Tim David is also sitting out of the playing 11 due to a hamstring injury. There is still suspense over his playing in this match. Pat Cummins has already been ruled out of this World Cup, while Josh Hazlewood will not be a part of the team for the initial matches. In such a situation, Australia seems to be in a lot of trouble in this World Cup.

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