Zimbabwe will face Australia in the third match of the three-game ODI series at Harare Sports Club in Harare on Sunday, September 20.
Delving into the details of the second ODI, Australia scored 356/6 in 50 overs after batting first. Travis Head topped the run-scoring charts with 112 off 84, including 15 fours and three sixes, while Cooper Connolly (78) was the second-best scorer.
In the chase, Zimbabwe got bundled out for 272 runs in 48.3 overs. Sikandar Raza (45) and Craig Ervine (38) led the charge, but it was in vain. Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Ellis, Matt Renshaw and Adam Zampa scalped two wickets apiece.
ZIM vs AUS, ODI Series 2026, Match 3, Match Details
Match: Zimbabwe vs Australia, ODI Series 2026, Match 3
Time & Date: 1:00 PM IST, Sunday, September 20
Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare
ZIM vs AUS, ODI Series 2026, Match 3 Pitch Report
The average first-innings score in the ongoing ODI series is 325, with the team batting first going on to secure victory. On that note, we can expect the captain who wins the toss to opt to bat first and put up a big total on the board.
ZIM vs AUS, ODI Series 2026, Match 3 Probable XIs
Zimbabwe
Brian Bennett, Ben Curran, Innocent Kaia, Brendan Taylor (wk), Craig Ervine, Sikandar Raza (c), Wessly Madhevere, Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Newman Nyamhuri, Blessing Muzarabani
Australia
Mitchell Marsh (c), Travis Head, Cooper Connolly, Josh Inglis (wk), Alex Carey, Matt Renshaw, Oliver Peake, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Billy Stanlake
ZIM vs AUS, ODI Series 2026, Match 3 Winner Prediction
Match Winner: Australia
These two sides have played against each other 35 times. While Australia secured 31 wins, Zimbabwe bagged only three wins, with one game ending in a no result. On that note, we can expect the visitors to secure a 3-0 lead, despite Zimbabwe having a home advantage.
