Australia vs Zimbabwe live streaming: Where to watch T20 WC 2026 match?
Both Australia and Zimbabwe will take the field on Friday with a win under their belt from their campaign openers
In Match 19 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 in Colombo on Friday, Zimbabwe posted a competitive 169/2 after being put in to bat first by Australia. A composed half-century from Brian Bennett anchored the innings, while useful contributions from the top order ensured Zimbabwe set a challenging target. Australia now need 170 runs in 20 overs to maintain their winning momentum in the tournament.
Strong opening stand sets the tone
Zimbabwe made a confident start after Australia opted to field. The opening pair added 61 runs, putting early pressure on the Australian bowlers. Mark Stoinis eventually broke the stand, dismissing Tadiwanashe Marumani for a brisk 35 off 21 balls and providing the much-needed breakthrough.
Burl, Bennett keep the scoreboard moving
Following the first wicket, Ryan Burl joined Bennett to build another steady partnership. The duo added a crucial half-century stand that pushed Zimbabwe past the 100-run mark. Bennett soon reached his fifty, maintaining control of the innings with calculated stroke play.
Late push takes Zimbabwe to 169/2
Australia struck again when Cameron Green removed Burl for 35 off 30 balls, but Zimbabwe finished strongly. Bennett remained unbeaten on 64 from 56 deliveries, while skipper Sikandar Raza’s quick 25* off 13 balls provided late acceleration. Their unbroken 38-run partnership guided Zimbabwe to 169/2 at the end of 20 overs.
Zimbabwe scorecard:
| Zimbabwe (20 ovs maximum) | |||||||
| Batting | Dismissal | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Brian Bennett | not out | 64 | 56 | 99 | 7 | 0 | 114.28 |
| Tadiwanashe Marumani † | c †Inglis b Stoinis | 35 | 21 | 36 | 7 | 0 | 166.66 |
| Ryan Burl | c sub (XC Bartlett) b Green | 35 | 30 | 45 | 4 | 0 | 116.66 |
| Sikandar Raza (c) | not out | 25 | 13 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 192.3 |
| Extras | (lb 3, w 7) 10 | ||||||
| Total | 20 Ov (RR: 8.45, 99 Mins) 169/2 | ||||||
| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECON | 0s | WD |
| Ben Dwarshuis | 4 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 10 | 8 | 1 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 2.5 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 2 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 0 |
| Matthew Kuhnemann | 3 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 0 |
| Nathan Ellis | 4 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 8.5 | 9 | 1 |
| Adam Zampa | 4 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 7.75 | 6 | 0 |
| Cameron Green | 1.1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 5.14 | 4 | 1 |
The coin flip of the match went in Australia's way who opted to bowl first. Captain's take after toss: Travis Head (AUS): We will bowl. Well, I mean, one eye is obviously on the cricket and the other on the fitness issues. But we’re used to a bit of chaos early in competitions like this. We’ve had it before. It’s a really good group, calm, and we’re in a good space. We played well the other night, so our challenge now is to back that up and put in another strong performance. I think it’s about dealing with the conditions. I felt we did that really, really well. We want to keep the pressure on the run rate. We probably did it in a different way than we naturally do, but that’s down to the wicket conditions. It’s a different wicket today as well, so it’s about summing up the conditions, adapting well, and playing smart cricket. Sikandar Raza (ZIM): Not a bad thing to bat first, the pitch might get slower and we've picked an extra spinner. The bounce here on different wickets is a gap around 13m, so we need to keep our discipline and hit the top of the stumps. We don't have too many chances to play against Australia and the ICC has given us this chance, so looking to do well. Two changes for us - unfortunately Brendan Taylor has been ruled out of the competition, Richard Ngarava has been rested as a precautionary measure. His second scans came out well. Tony Munyonga and Greame Creamer are in. Australia vs Zimbabwe T20 World Cup 2026: Playing 11 Australia playing 11: Travis Head(c), Josh Inglis(w), Cameron Green, Matt Renshaw, Glenn Maxwell, Tim David, Marcus Stoinis, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Matthew Kuhnemann Zimbabwe playing 11: Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani(w), Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza(c), Ryan Burl, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Graeme Cremer, Blessing Muzarabani
But how can fans across the globe witness the marquee ICC tournament action live without visiting the stadium? Take a look.
Australia vs Zimbabwe ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Broadcasting details
| ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026: Broadcast and streaming partners | |||
| Territory/Region | TV Broadcast Partner(s) | Digital/Streaming Platform(s) | Key Coverage Features |
| India | Star Sports | JioHotstar | Five languages on TV + digital; extra regional feeds on JioHotstar; vertical live feed; 360 view and multi-cam; Marathi and Indian Sign Language for India matches, semis and final |
| Sri Lanka (co-host) | Dialog TV, TV Supreme (FTA), PEO TV | ThePapare.com, Dialog Play app | Sinhala feed available on TV and digital |
| Bangladesh | T Sports, Nagorik TV | Rabbithole | Covered via Total Sports Management |
| Nepal | Kantipur TV | ICC.tv (Nepali commentary feed for select territories) | Selected matches locally produced with Nepali commentary |
| Bhutan | Star Sports (via distribution partners) | Not specified | Star Sports available via partners |
| Maldives | Star Sports (via distribution partners) | Not specified | Star Sports available via partners |
| United Kingdom & Ireland | Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Main Event | NOW | Hindi commentary for semi-finals and final |
| Italy | Sky Italia | Sky Italia platforms | All Italy matches + semis and final |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport | SuperSport digital platforms | Full coverage across platforms |
| Australia | Not specified (Prime Video only mentioned) | Prime Video | Hindi commentary for India matches, semis and final |
| New Zealand | SKY Sport | Not specified | Hindi commentary for India matches, semis and final |
| Pakistan | PTV, PTV Home | Myco, Tamasha, ARY Zapp, Tapmad | Urdu commentary feed for Pakistan matches |
| United States & Canada | Willow TV | Willow DTC, CricBuzz DTC, Willow YouTube | All 55 matches in English/Hindi; USA matches free in US & Canada; USA matches also free on YouTube |
| UAE & MENA | CricLife Max | StarzPlay | Also screened via cinema partnerships across Middle East |
| Caribbean Islands | ESPN | Not specified | All matches live |
| Latin America | Not specified | Disney+ | Streaming coverage |
| Brazil | ESPN (select matches) | Not specified | Portuguese commentary on select matches |
| Pacific Islands | PNG Digicel | Not specified | Linear coverage |
| Singapore | Hub Sports 4 | Not specified | Linear coverage |
| Afghanistan | Lemar TV | Not specified | Commentary in Pashto and Dari |
| Netherlands | Not specified | NOS | Streams all Netherlands matches live |
| Malaysia | CricBuzz channel (via Astro Cricket) | Not specified | Coverage through CricBuzz partnerships |
| Hong Kong | CricBuzz channel (via PCCW) | Not specified | Coverage through CricBuzz partnerships |
| In-flight/At sea | Sport 24 | Sport 24 | Live coverage while travelling |
| All remaining territories | Not specified | ICC.tv | Live and free streaming; multi-language commentary incl Japanese and Bahasa; select matches on ICC YouTube |
Australia vs Zimbabwe ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Today’s match live streaming and telecast details
When will the Australia vs Zimbabwe match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 take place?
The Australia vs Zimbabwe match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will be played on Friday, February 13.
What will be the venue for the Australia vs Zimbabwe match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026?
The Australia vs Zimbabwe match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will be played at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
What time will the toss for the Australia vs Zimbabwe match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 take place?
The toss for the Australia vs Zimbabwe match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will take place at 11.30 am IST.
What time will the first ball of the Australia vs Zimbabwe match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 be bowled?
The first ball of the Australia vs Zimbabwe match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will be bowled at 11 am IST.
Where to watch the live telecast of the Australia vs Zimbabwe match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 in India?
The live telecast of the Australia vs Zimbabwe match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will be available on the Star Sports Network in India.
Where to watch the live streaming of the Australia vs Zimbabwe match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 in India?
The live streaming of the Australia vs Zimbabwe match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will be available on the JioHotstar app and website in India.