Following their clash with Ireland, the 2021 champions Australia will continue their Group B campaign against a spirited Zimbabwe side. The match is scheduled for this coming Friday, February 13, 2026, at the iconic R. Premadasa Stadium.
With the return of stars like Glenn Maxwell and the recovery of Adam Zampa, Australia is looking to solidify its path to the Super Eights, while Sikandar Raza’s Zimbabwe is hungry to prove they belong among the elite after missing the 2024 edition.
India: Watch Live on JioHotstar & Star Sports
Fans in India can catch every ball of this high-stakes encounter via the JioStar network.
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- Digital Streaming:JioHotstar (App & Website)
- Cost: FREE on the mobile app (Standard Quality). A subscription is required for HD/4K on Web or Smart TVs.
- Features: Multi-cam views (Stump, Hero, and Field cams) and a vertical mobile-first feed.
- Television: Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, and Star Sports Hindi.
- Timing:
- Toss: Friday, Feb 13, at 10:30 AM IST.
- Match Start: 11:00 AM IST.
Australia: Prime Video is the Exclusive Home
In a shift from previous years, the 2026 T20 World Cup is not on free-to-air TV in Australia.
- Streaming:Prime Video (App & Website)
- Languages: Includes an additional Hindi commentary feed for select matches.
- Audio: Live radio coverage is provided by ABC and SEN.
- Timing: 4:30 PM AEDT (Melbourne/Sydney).
Global Broadcast Partners
| Region | TV Channel | Streaming Platform |
| Zimbabwe / Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport | SuperSport App |
| Sri Lanka (Co-Hosts) | Dialog TV / TV Supreme | ThePapare.com / Dialog Play |
| UK & Ireland | Sky Sports Cricket | NOW |
| USA & Canada | Willow TV | Willow DTC / YouTube Primetime |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports / A-Sports | Tamasha / Myco / ARY Zapp |
| Rest of the World | — | ICC.tv (Free in select regions) |
Match Context: Spin vs. Power
- Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. Traditionally, this pitch offers a lot to spinners as the game progresses. Australia might consider a spin-heavy attack featuring Matt Kuhnemann alongside Zampa.
- Key Players:
- Australia: Tim David is back in form as the designated finisher, while Nathan Ellis remains “touch and go” with a hamstring concern.
- Zimbabwe: Captain Sikandar Raza remains the heartbeat of the team, supported by the pace of Blessing Muzarabani.
Quick Match Summary
| Detail | Information |
| Event | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 (Match 19, Group B) |
| Venue | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| Date | Friday, February 13, 2026 |
| Time | 11:00 AM IST / 4:30 PM AEDT / 7:30 AM CAT |
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