Zimbabwe vs Australia, ZIM vs AUS, Today Match Prediction

ZIM vs AUS Match Prediction & Analysis

Zimbabwe is set to face Australia in the 3rd ODI match of the Australia tour of Zimbabwe 2026 on September 20 at Harare Sports Club.

Zimbabwe have struggled to find form and have been outplayed in both games. With the series already lost, they will be determined to bounce back and finish on a positive note in the final ODI.

At the same time, Australia have been outstanding throughout the series, winning both matches easily to secure the series victory. They will now be aiming to maintain their dominance and complete a 3–0 clean sweep.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

ZIM

L L L W W

ZIM

272/10 in 48.3 5.61

ZIM vs AUS

Australia beat Zimbabwe by 84 runs 18 Sep 2026

AUS

356/6 in 50.0 7.12

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

AUS

W W W L L

ZIM

272/10 in 48.3 5.61

ZIM vs AUS

Australia beat Zimbabwe by 84 runs 18 Sep 2026

AUS

356/6 in 50.0 7.12

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

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Zimbabwe Preview

Zimbabwe's struggles continued in the second ODI as they suffered an 84-run defeat against Australia. Chasing a huge target of 357, they were bowled out for 272 despite a few useful contributions from the middle order.

The batting unit once again failed to convert promising starts into big scores. Sikandar Raza made 45 off 49 balls, Brendan Taylor scored 49, and Craig Ervine added 38, but none of the batters was able to play the match-winning innings the team needed.

With the ball, Zimbabwe failed to apply early pressure on Australia's top order. Brad Evans was the standout performer with figures of 3/86 in nine overs, while Wellington Masakadza chipped in with two wickets.

Despite consecutive defeats, Zimbabwe will be hoping for a good performance from Ben Curran, who has scored 474 runs in the last ten games at an average of 59.35. Sikandar Raza has also been in impressive form, scoring 364 runs in his last 10 matches with an average of 45.50.

In the bowling department, Brad Evans has picked up 12 wickets in his last seven matches, while Blessing Muzarabani has taken 11 wickets in the previous nine games.

Zimbabwe Predicted Playing XI:

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

Zimbabwe Actual Playing XI:

Ben Curran, Innocent Kaia, Sikandar Raza, Wesley Madhevere, Brad Evans, Blessing Muzarabani, Brian Bennett, Graeme Cremer, Ernest Masuku, Brendan Taylor, Craig Ervine

Australia Preview

Australia produced another dominant performance in the second match of the series, registering a convincing 84-run victory to seal the series. While batting first, Australia posted a huge total of 356; in response, Zimbabwe were restricted to 272.

Batting first, Australia’s top order got off to a flying start. Travis Head led the charge with a blistering 112 off just 84 balls at a strike rate of over 133, while Cooper Connolly played an aggressive knock of 78 from 69 deliveries. Mitchell Marsh also made a valuable contribution with 53 runs, as the trio laid the foundation for a huge total.

The bowlers were equally impressive, with Cooper Connolly emerging as the standout performer after claiming 2 wickets for 25 runs in 6.1 overs. Josh Hazlewood, Matt Renshaw, and Adam Zampa also chipped in with two wickets each.

Australia’s batting unit looks in excellent form. Cooper Connolly has scored 400 runs in his last 10 games with an average of 57.14; Matt Renshaw has scored 320 runs with an average of 32. With the ball, Nathan Ellis is currently in excellent form, having taken 16 wickets in his previous eight matches.

Australia Predicted Playing XI:

Mitchell Marsh ©, Travis Head, Cooper Connolly, Josh Inglis, Alex Carey, Matt Renshaw, Oliver Peake, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Xavier Bartlett

Australia Actual Playing XI:

Travis Head, Matt Renshaw, Cooper Connolly, Mitchell Marsh, Ollie Peake, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Spencer Johnson, Adam Zampa

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

Harare Sports Club in Harare is expected to be mostly sunny throughout the day, with temperatures likely ranging from 14 °C to 27 °C.

ZIM vs AUS Pitch Report

The pitch at Harare Sports Club usually provides a balanced contest between bat and ball. Fast bowlers are likely to enjoy early lateral movement and extra bounce with the new ball, but the surface becomes much easier for batting once it settles. As the innings progresses, the wicket tends to slow down slightly, bringing spinners into play with some grip and turn during the middle overs. The average first-innings score at this venue is around 258 runs.

Toss: To Bat

The conditions at this venue generally favour teams batting first, as chasing targets has been proven challenging here. The team batting first has won both previous matches in this series. Therefore, the captain winning the toss is expected to choose to bat first.