Zimbabwe will face Australia in the second ODI of the Australia tour of Zimbabwe 2026 at the Harare Sports Club on September 18. Australia had an excellent start to the series, winning the first ODI by 59 runs and leading the series 1-0.
In the first ODI, Australia batted first and scored 294 runs in 50 overs. Matt Renshaw scored 109 runs off 94 balls, while Cooper Connolly smashed 51 runs off 46 balls. In response, Zimbabwe failed to chase down the target and were bowled out for 235 runs.
Also Read: ZIM vs AUS Match Prediction — Who Will Win 1st ODI? Playing XI, Pitch Report & Toss Prediction
ZIM vs AUS Match Details
- Match: Zimbabwe vs Australia, 2nd ODI
- Date: Friday, 18th September 2026
- Time: 1:00 PM IST
- Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare
- Live Streaming: Fancode
ZIM vs AUS Pitch Report – Harare Sports Club
The pitch at the Harare Sports Club is more favourable to batters than it is to bowlers. Batters can trust the bounce of the pitch and play their shots freely.
ZIM vs AUS Weather Report – Harare
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ZIM vs AUS Recent Form
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ZIM vs AUS Head-to-Head ODI Record (Last 10 matches)
ZIM vs AUS Match Prediction Scenarios – 2nd ODI
Scenario 1 – If ZIM bats first
- Powerplay Score Prediction: 30–40 runs
- First Innings Total: 235–250 runs expected
- Result Prediction: Australia win
Scenario 2 – If AUS bats first
- Powerplay Score Prediction: 45–55 runs
- First Innings Total: 290–320 runs expected
- Result Prediction: Australia win
ZIM vs AUS: Key Battles
- Brian Bennett vs Xavier Bartlett
- Mitchell Marsh vs Blessing Muzarabani
- Innocent Kaia vs Nathan Ellis
ZIM vs AUS: Toss Prediction
- Batting first: 60%
- Batting second: 40%
ZIM vs AUS Probable Playing XI
Zimbabwe (ZIM)
Brian Bennett, Ben Curran, Innocent Kaia, Sikandar Raza (C), Craig Ervine, Brendan Taylor, Wessly Madhevere, Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani, Newman Nyamhuri.
Australia (AUS)
Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (C), Josh Inglis (WK), Alex Carey, Cooper Connolly, Matthew Renshaw, Oliver Peake, Nathan Ellis, Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson, Adam Zampa
Who Will Win ZIM vs AUS Today? – 2nd ODI
Based on current form, team balance, and superior batting strength, Australia are the favourites to win this 2nd ODI. Matthew Renshaw, Cooper Connolly, and Mitchell Marsh are expected to be the key performers.