ZIM vs AUS 1st ODI, Cricket Tips: Zimbabwe and Australia are all set to collide in a three-match ODI series in the next coming days. The first ODI is scheduled to commence at 1 PM IST at Harare Sports Club on September 15. Sikandar Raza will lead Zimbabwe in the absence of captain Richard Ngarava.
Greame Cremer is back for the hosts and will play his first ODI since March 2018. Mitchell Marsh will be leading Australia in the absence of Pat Cummins. Marnus Labuschagne has been dropped from ODIs.
Travis Head, Marsh, Cameron Green, and Josh Inglis make an explosive batting top order for Australia. Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa, and Nathan Ellis will provide the much-needed experience with the ball.
ZIM vs AUS: Match Details
- Date: September 15, 2026 (Tuesday)
- Time: 1:00 PM IST
- Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare
ZIM vs AUS: Live Streaming Details
In India, the live streaming of the ZIM vs AUS ODI series will be through the FanCode mobile app or website with a nominal fee.
ZIM vs AUS: Head-to-Head in ODIs
- Total Matches: 33
- Zimbabwe: 3
- Australia: 29
- No-result: 1
ZIM vs AUS: Ground Pitch Report
Harare Sports Club offers a slow wicket for ODIs. The wicket will have good bounce and movement when the ball is new, but as the match progresses on, spinners will start to get grip and turn. Batting first is a good option here in an afternoon game.
ZIM vs AUS: Possible XIs
Zimbabwe: Ben Curran, Brian Bennett, Brendan Taylor (wk), Sikandar Raza (C), Craig Ervine, Ryan Burl, Wessly Madhevere, Brad Evans, Graeme Cremer, Blessing Muzarabani, Newman Nyamhuri
Australia: Mitch Marsh (C), Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Cooper Connolly, Cameron Green, Matt Renshaw, Alex Carey (wk), Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
ZIM vs AUS: Player to Watch Out For
Probable Best Batter
Travis Head offers a one-man show, and he is a dangerous batter on his day. For Zimbabwe, Brian Bennett is someone who can score big hundreds.
Probable Best Bowler
Blessing Muzarabani and Josh Hazlewood are two tall bowlers who will be effective on this wicket with their height and bounce.
Today Match Prediction: Zimbabwe have the home conditions on their sides, but Australia have a good combination. Hence, we predict Australia to get a win on Tuesday in Harare.
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