Australia tour of Zimbabwe 2026 | 15-Sep-2026 01:00 PM | Harare Sports Club
AUS 294/8 (50)
ZIM 235/10 (45.1)
Australia won by 59 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blessing Muzarabani* | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Ellis* | 9.1 | 1 | 31 | 5 | 3.38 |
| Adam Zampa | 10 | 0 | 55 | 1 | 5.5 |
Last Wicket:Newman Nyamhuri b Nathan Ellis 1(3) - 235/10 in 45.1 ov.
Zimbabwe vs Australia
Australia — Innings 1 (294/8 in 50 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Marsh (c) c Brian Bennett b Newman Nyamhuri | 36 | 28 | 6 | 1 | 128.57 | |
| Travis Head b Brad Evans | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 80 | |
| Cooper Connolly b Sikandar Raza | 51 | 46 | 4 | 3 | 110.87 | |
| Josh Inglis (wk) c Brendan Taylor b Newman Nyamhuri | 4 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | |
| Alex Carey c (sub)Ryan Burl b Brad Evans | 27 | 53 | 1 | 0 | 50.94 | |
| Matt Renshaw c Madhevere b Newman Nyamhuri | 109 | 94 | 7 | 3 | 115.96 | |
| Oliver Peake hit wkt b Newman Nyamhuri | 30 | 40 | 1 | 1 | 75 | |
| Xavier Bartlett c Craig Ervine b Newman Nyamhuri | 5 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 45.45 | |
| Nathan Ellis not out | 9 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 75 | |
| Adam Zampa not out | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 150 | |
| Extras | NoBalls: 3 | Wides: 13 | Total: 16 | |||||
| Total | 294 | 8 wkts, 50 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Spencer Johnson | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blessing Muzarabani | 10 | 0 | 46 | 0 | 4.6 |
| Brad Evans | 9 | 0 | 51 | 2 | 5.7 |
| Newman Nyamhuri | 9 | 0 | 62 | 5 | 6.9 |
| Sikandar Raza | 10 | 0 | 62 | 1 | 6.2 |
| Wessly Madhevere | 3 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 6 |
| Brian Bennett | 3 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Wellington Masakadza | 6 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 6 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Marsh & Travis Head | 10 | 11 |
| Mitchell Marsh & Cooper Connolly | 50 | 43 |
| Josh Inglis & Cooper Connolly | 23 | 24 |
| Carey & Cooper Connolly | 24 | 28 |
| Carey & Matt Renshaw | 72 | 83 |
| Oliver Peake & Matt Renshaw | 75 | 69 |
| Xavier Bartlett & Matt Renshaw | 15 | 17 |
| Nathan Ellis & Matt Renshaw | 19 | 21 |
| Nathan Ellis & Adam Zampa | 6 | 4 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Travis Head | 1.5 | 10 |
| 2 | Mitchell Marsh | 8.6 | 60 |
| 3 | Josh Inglis | 12.6 | 83 |
| 4 | Cooper Connolly | 17.4 | 107 |
| 5 | Alex Carey | 31.3 | 179 |
| 6 | Oliver Peake | 42.6 | 254 |
| 7 | Xavier Bartlett | 45.5 | 269 |
| 8 | Matt Renshaw | 49.2 | 288 |
Zimbabwe — Innings 2 (235/10 in 45.1 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Bennett c Josh Inglis b Nathan Ellis | 25 | 32 | 3 | 1 | 78.12 | |
| Ben Curran c Nathan Ellis b Xavier Bartlett | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Innocent Kaia c Alex Carey b Nathan Ellis | 18 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 94.74 | |
| Brendan Taylor (wk) c Xavier Bartlett b Matt Renshaw | 4 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 30.77 | |
| Craig Ervine b Nathan Ellis | 59 | 60 | 6 | 1 | 98.33 | |
| Sikandar Raza (c) b Spencer Johnson | 57 | 76 | 5 | 0 | 75 | |
| Wessly Madhevere lbw b Cooper Connolly | 22 | 30 | 2 | 0 | 73.33 | |
| Brad Evans c Spencer Johnson b Adam Zampa | 18 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 90 | |
| Wellington Masakadza lbw b Nathan Ellis | 14 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 82.35 | |
| Newman Nyamhuri b Nathan Ellis | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | |
| Blessing Muzarabani not out | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 5 | NoBalls: 3 | Wides: 9 | Total: 17 | |||||
| Total | 235 | 10 wkts, 45.1 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Johnson | 9 | 0 | 44 | 1 | 4.9 |
| Xavier Bartlett | 8 | 0 | 41 | 1 | 5.1 |
| Nathan Ellis | 9.1 | 1 | 31 | 5 | 3.4 |
| Matt Renshaw | 4 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 8 |
| Adam Zampa | 10 | 0 | 55 | 1 | 5.5 |
| Cooper Connolly | 4 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 5.8 |
| Oliver Peake | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Bennett & Ben Curran | 1 | 8 |
| Brian Bennett & Innocent Kaia | 44 | 42 |
| Brian Bennett & Brendan Taylor | 1 | 4 |
| Ervine & Brendan Taylor | 16 | 27 |
| Ervine & Sikandar Raza | 98 | 102 |
| Madhevere & Sikandar Raza | 21 | 33 |
| Madhevere & Brad Evans | 18 | 19 |
| Wellington Masakadza & Brad Evans | 28 | 24 |
| Newman Nyamhuri & Brad Evans | 8 | 9 |
| Newman Nyamhuri & Blessing Muzarabani | 0 | 3 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ben Curran | 1.2 | 1 |
| 2 | Innocent Kaia | 8.2 | 45 |
| 3 | Brian Bennett | 8.6 | 46 |
| 4 | Brendan Taylor | 13.3 | 62 |
| 5 | Craig Ervine | 30.3 | 160 |
| 6 | Sikandar Raza | 35.6 | 181 |
| 7 | Wessly Madhevere | 39.1 | 199 |
| 8 | Wellington Masakadza | 43.1 | 227 |
| 9 | Brad Evans | 44.4 | 235 |
| 10 | Newman Nyamhuri | 45.1 | 235 |
Match Info
| Match | Zimbabwe vs Australia |
|---|---|
| Series | Australia tour of Zimbabwe 2026 |
| Time | 15-Sep-2026 01:00 PM |
| Venue | Harare Sports Club Harare |
| Seating Capacity | 10000 |
| Live Telecast | FanCode |
Match Preview: Zimbabwe vs Australia (ZIM vs AUS)
Zimbabwe will face Australia in a thrilling match on 15-Sep-2026 in Australia tour of Zimbabwe 2026. The match will be played at Harare Sports Club at 01:00 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on FanCode.
Harare Sports Club Pitch Report for ZIM vs AUS Match 1 Match
The Pitch at Harare is balanced one, the bowlers do get some swing initially from the surface, however it is considered to be a batting friendly surface.
Harare Sports Club Weather Report Today
Weather during the match time in Harare, ZW will be rainy. The temperature is expected to around 20°C on the match day with 57% humidity and 18.4 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are 100% chances of precipitation during the game.
Match Overview
Zimbabwe is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Australia remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in Australia tour of Zimbabwe 2026.
The pitch at Harare Sports Club is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Zimbabwe will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Australia will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Zimbabwe batting and Australia bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will Zimbabwe showcase its strengths, or will Australia pull off a major upset? Join us live on FanCode on 15-Sep-2026 to find out the answer!
