ZIM vs AUS Dream11 Prediction, 1st ODI, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Injury Updates, Pitch Report for Zimbabwe vs Australia in India, 2026

The match will happen at Harare Sports Club.

By CricTracker Staff

Updated - 14 Sept 2026, 13:18 IST

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Preview

Zimbabwe will take on Australia in the first ODI of the three-match series on Tuesday, September 15, at the Harare Sports Club. The series will be an important opportunity for both teams to build momentum, with Zimbabwe looking to put up a strong challenge against the visitors on home soil.

Zimbabwe enter the series with mixed results in their recent ODI outings, having won two of their last five matches. They will rely on their experienced campaigners to lead the charge, while the home conditions could also work in their favour. The hosts will be keen to start the series on a positive note and make the most of Australia's relatively inexperienced squad.

Meanwhile, Australia come into the series after an inconsistent run, winning two of their last five ODIs. The visitors will look to bounce back and begin the tour strongly, with several players aiming to make an impact.

Match Information

Zimbabwe vs Australia, 1st Match

Australia tour of Zimbabwe, 15 Sep 2026, Tue, 1:00 PM IST ,Harare Sports Club

Broadcast

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Weather Report

Harare Sports Club

Clear

20.9°C

44% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Zimbabwe

L
W
L
W
L

Australia

W
L
W
W
W

Probable Playing XI

Zimbabwe

Brendan Taylor, T Marumani, CR Ervine, I Kaia, Brian Bennett, G Cremer, Sikandar Raza (C), RP Burl, W Madhevere, B Evans, B Muzarabani

Bench : BJ Curran, E Masuku, N Nyamhuri, WP Masakadza

Australia

AT Carey, JP Inglis, TM Head, C Green, Matt Renshaw, Cooper Connolly, MR Marsh (C), Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, SH Johnson, A Zampa

Bench : O Peake, Joel Davies, Xavier Bartlett, Billy Stanlake

Injury and availability news

Will update once available.

Pitch Report

The Harare Sports Club pitch is expected to offer a balanced contest between bat and ball. The surface should provide reasonable assistance to the pacers early on, while spinners could become more influential as the match progresses.

60%

Pace Bowling

40%

Spin Bowling

60%

Batting Pitch

297

Average Score

40%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

7.5
C

Cameron Green AUS | ALL

Green has been in excellent recent form, scoring 282 runs at an average of 56.40 in his last seven matches. His all-round ability also gives him multiple ways to contribute.

8.5
VC

Ben Curran ZIM | BAT

Curran has been Zimbabwe’s standout batter recently, scoring 456 runs at an average of 57 in his last 10 matches. He will be a key player for the hosts at the top of the order.

9

Sikandar Raza ZIM | ALL

The Zimbabwe captain remains one of the most complete all-rounders in T20 cricket.

7

Nathan Ellis AUS | BOWL

Ellis has picked up 11 wickets in his last eight matches at an economy rate of 5.08 and can be a major threat with the ball.Bra

8.5

Brad Evans ZIM | ALL

Evans has taken seven wickets in his last five matches at an impressive economy rate of 4.98 and could provide value as a bowling option.

9.5

Cooper Connolly AUS | ALL

Connolly has scored 271 runs at an average of 54.20 in his last eight matches and offers a reliable batting option.

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8

Tadiwanashe Marumani

ZIM | BAT

8

Xavier Bartlett

AUS | BOWL

Teams will be updated after Toss

Last Updated On - Sep 14 2026 1:18 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

ZIM

5 : 6

AUS

Credits Left
8/100

Head To Head
Josh Inglis

9

Tadiwanashe Marumani

8

Ben Curran

8.5

Travis Head

8.5

Brian Bennett

9

Sikandar Raza
C

9

Cameron Green

7.5

Cooper Connolly

9.5

Mitchell Marsh
VC

8

Blessing Muzarabani

8

Nathan Ellis

7

Players
11/11

Team 1

ZIM

4 : 7

AUS

Credits Left
9/100

Mega League
Alex Carey

7

Ben Curran
C

8.5

Matt Renshaw

8.5

Sikandar Raza

9

Brad Evans

8.5

Cooper Connolly

9.5

Mitchell Marsh

8

Blessing Muzarabani

8

Nathan Ellis
VC

7

Josh Hazlewood

9

Spencer Johnson

8

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