Zimbabwe will face Australia in the third and final ODI of the Australia tour of Zimbabwe 2026 at the Harare Sports Club on September 20. Australia won the second ODI by 84 runs and already won the series with 2-0 and will be looking to whitewash the host.
In the second ODI, Australia batted first and scored 356 runs in 50 overs. Opener Travis Head scored 112 runs off 84 balls, while Cooper Connolly smashed 78 runs off 69 balls. In response, Zimbabwe failed to chase down the target and were bowled out for 272 runs.
Also Read: ZIM vs AUS Match Prediction — Who Will Win 2nd ODI? Playing XI, Pitch Report & Toss Prediction
ZIM vs AUS Match Details
- Match: Zimbabwe vs Australia, 3rd ODI
- Date: Sunday, 20th 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 – 3rd ODI
Scenario 1 – If ZIM bats first
- Powerplay Score Prediction: 35–45 runs
- First Innings Total: 245–270 runs expected
- Result Prediction: Australia win
Scenario 2 – If AUS bats first
- Powerplay Score Prediction: 50–60 runs
- First Innings Total: 300–325 runs expected
- Result Prediction: Australia win
ZIM vs AUS: Key Battles
- Ben Curran vs Josh Hazlewood
- Mitchell Marsh vs Newman Nyamhuri
- Innocent Kaia vs Nathan Ellis
ZIM vs AUS: Toss Prediction
- Batting first: 80%
- Batting second: 20%
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, Josh Hazlewood, Billy Stanlake, Adam Zampa.
Who Will Win ZIM vs AUS Today? – 3rd ODI
Based on current form, team balance, and superior batting strength, Australia are the favourites to win this 3rd ODI. Travis Head, Cooper Connolly, and Josh Hazlewood are expected to be the key performers.