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ZIM vs AUS Match Prediction & Analysis

Zimbabwe will host Team Australia for the 2nd of the three match ODI series to be played on 18th September at the Harare Sports Club Ground in Harare. The visitors have taken a 1-0 lead in the series after winning the opening game of the series by 59 runs at the same ground.

Australia were not really at their best with key players like Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Starc all missing while batters failed to convert starts to big scores. 

It was the same story for the hosts Zimbabwe, several batters failed to score big runs with significant contributions coming from Craig Ervine and captain Sikandar Raza but eventually were let down by others, losing by 59 runs.

In head-to-head context, the two teams have played 34 ODIs in which the mighty Aussies have won 30 times while Zimbabwe won only 3. The last win for the African side dates back to 2022, in the 3rd match of the 3 match series.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

ZIM

L L W W L

ZIM

235/10 in 45.1 5.2

ZIM vs AUS

Australia beat Zimbabwe by 59 runs 15 Sep 2026

AUS

294/8 in 50.0 5.88

ZIM

199/10 in 48.1 4.13

BAN vs ZIM

Bangladesh won by 7 wickets 11 Jul 2026

BAN

200/3 in 36.0 5.56

ZIM

247/6 in 50.0 4.94

BAN vs ZIM

Zimbabwe beat Bangladesh by 13 runs 09 Jul 2026

BAN

234/10 in 48.1 4.86

ZIM

141/10 in 36.4 3.85

BAN vs ZIM

Zimbabwe beat Bangladesh by 25 runs 06 Jul 2026

BAN

116/10 in 33.1 3.5

ZIM

277/7 in 50.0 5.54

ZIM vs SL

Sri Lanka Won by 5 wickets 31 Aug 2025

SL

278/5 in 49.3 5.62

AUS

W W L L L

ZIM

235/10 in 45.1 5.2

ZIM vs AUS

Australia beat Zimbabwe by 59 runs 15 Sep 2026

AUS

294/8 in 50.0 5.88

BAN

274/5 in 50.0 5.48

BAN vs AUS 2026

Australia beat Bangladesh by 1 wicket 14 Jun 2026

AUS

277/9 in 49.3 5.6

BAN

195/5 in 35.0 5.57

BAN vs AUS 2026

Bangladesh beat Australia by 5 wickets (D/L) method 11 Jun 2026

AUS

187/8 in 42.0 4.45

BAN

284/8 in 50.0 5.68

BAN vs AUS 2026

Bangladesh beat Australia by 86 runs (D/L) method 09 Jun 2026

AUS

191/9 in 42.2 4.51

PAK

161/6 in 41.5 3.85

AUS vs PAK 2026

Pakistan Won by 4 wickets 04 Jun 2026

AUS

157/10 in 42.0 3.74

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Zimbabwe Preview

Zimbabwe head into the second ODI looking to level the series after a 59 run defeat in the opener at Harare. They were restricted to 235 while chasing Australia’s total of 294 for 8 and now are 0-1 behind in the series.

Craig Ervine was the best batter for the hosts in the 1st ODI with 59 off 60 balls in the middle-order, while captain Sikandar Raza contributed a solid 57 off 76. Both batters are hugely important in the middle-order and delivered as expected. 

Wessly Madhevere added 22 runs and Brian Bennett scored 25, but the rest of the batting lineup struggled to build substantial partnerships. Veteran wicketkeeper-batter Brendan Taylor scored only 4 runs while the likes of Innocent Kaia and Ben Curran, England international Sam Curran’s brother, were all disappointing.

The 20-year-old pacer Newman Nyamhuri was the standout with the ball, claiming a five-wicket haul with figures of 5 for 62. That's his best performance ever in his little career so far. Brad Evans took 2 wickets, while the rest of the bowling attack worked hard on a good batting surface, but gained little success.

Zimbabwe Predicted Playing XI:

Brian Bennett, Ben Curran, Innocent Kaia, Brendan Taylor (WK), Craig Ervine, Sikandar Raza (C), Wessly Madhevere, Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Newman Nyamhuri, Blessing Muzarabani.

Zimbabwe Actual Playing XI:

Wellington Masakadza, Ben Curran, Innocent Kaia, Sikandar Raza, Wesley Madhevere, Brad Evans, Newman Nyamhuri, Blessing Muzarabani, Brian Bennett, Brendan Taylor, Craig Ervine

Australia Preview

Australia carry a 1-0 series lead into the second ODI after a comfortable 59 run victory in the first match at the Harare Sports Club Ground. They posted 294 for 8 and then bowled Zimbabwe out for 235.

Matt Renshaw was brilliant with the bat, scoring his maiden ODI century for the Aussies. The 30-year-old left-hand batter batting lower down the middle-order, scored 109 runs off 94 balls. Cooper Connolly supported him with a well-made 51, helping Australia post a competitive total on a good pitch.

Initially, despite Travis Head departing early on, captain Mitchell Marsh scored 36 off 28 balls. But for Australia, the major issue was several batters failed to capitalise on their good start, including the likes of Alex Carey, Oliver Peake and even Connolly.

Nathan Ellis was the star with the ball, taking a career-best 5 for 31. Spencer Johnson, Xavier Bartlett, Matt Renshaw, Adam Zampa and Cooper Connolly all chipped in with a wicket each to seal the win for the Kangaroos.

Australia Predicted Playing XI:

Mitchell Marsh (C), Travis Head, Cooper Connolly, Josh Inglis (WK), Alex Carey, Matt Renshaw, Oliver Peake, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson.

Australia Actual Playing XI:

Travis Head, Matt Renshaw, Cooper Connolly, Mitchell Marsh, Ollie Peake, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Billy Stanlake, Adam Zampa

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The weather forecast in Harare is going to be clear and sunny skies throughout the day. High temperatures are likely to touch 28-30°C, dropping to about 22-20°C in the evening. There is a very low chance of rain with just 5-10% probability of precipitation. Expect dry and warm conditions.

ZIM vs AUS Pitch Report

The pitch is a balanced, medium-paced surface that usually offers early assistance to seamers with some bounce and movement. As the match progresses, it tends to slow and take spin, particularly for finger spinners. Batters need to be patient early on, while set players can score freely. The first innings average score here is 229 runs.

Toss: To Bat

Toss might not be a significant factor at the venue. It has mostly been witnessed that the side that reads the conditions well often profits. However, of the last 6 matches, four times the batting first team won.