Australia vs Netherlands Live: T20 WC 2026 Warm-Up—AUS Seeks Comeback Post-Pakistan Loss

In a significant warm-up match for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, Australia is set to face the Netherlands. This encounter takes place at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on February 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM IST. The Australian team will aim to recover from a recent 3-0 series loss to Pakistan.

Match Overview: Australia vs Netherlands

This warm-up match is crucial for both teams as they prepare for the challenges ahead in the tournament. The Australian team will be led by Mitchell Marsh, following the absence of their regular captain, Pat Cummins. Marsh’s leadership will be vital as Australia seeks its second T20 World Cup victory.

Squads

• Australia:
  • 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
• Netherlands:
  • Scott Edwards (c)
  • Colin Ackermann
  • Noah Croes
  • Bas de Leede
  • Aryan Dutt
  • Fred Klaassen
  • Kyle Klein
  • Michael Levitt
  • Zach Lion-Cachet
  • Max O’Dowd
  • Logan van Beek
  • Timm van der Gugten
  • Roelof van der Merwe
  • Paul van Meekeren
  • Saqib Zulfiqar

Importance of the Match

This clash is particularly significant for the Netherlands, who will face challenging opponents in the group stages, including India and Pakistan. Their performance in this warm-up match will offer insights into their readiness for the competition.

Stay tuned for real-time updates and live scores as the match progresses on Filmogaz.com, and follow the journey of both teams in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.