Australia tour of Zimbabwe 2026 | 18-Sep-2026 01:00 PM | Harare Sports Club
AUS 356/6 (50)
ZIM 272/10 (48.3)
Australia won by 84 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Masakadza* | 10 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 125 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Connolly* | 5.7 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 4.05 |
| Adam Zampa | 9 | 0 | 62 | 2 | 6.89 |
Last Wicket:Blessing Muzarabani b Cooper Connolly 0(1) - 272/10 in 48.3 ov.
Zimbabwe vs Australia
Australia — Innings 1 (356/6 in 50 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Marsh (c) b Wellington Masakadza | 53 | 63 | 3 | 3 | 84.13 | |
| Travis Head c (sub)Ryan Burl b Madhevere | 112 | 84 | 15 | 3 | 133.33 | |
| Cooper Connolly c Brendan Taylor b Brad Evans | 78 | 69 | 3 | 3 | 113.04 | |
| Josh Inglis (wk) c and b Wellington Masakadza | 21 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 105 | |
| Alex Carey c Ben Curran b Brad Evans | 20 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Matt Renshaw c Innocent Kaia b Brad Evans | 15 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 136.36 | |
| Oliver Peake not out | 41 | 18 | 2 | 3 | 227.78 | |
| Nathan Ellis not out | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 120 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 2 | Wides: 8 | Total: 10 | |||||
| Total | 356 | 6 wkts, 50 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Billy Stanlake | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blessing Muzarabani | 9 | 0 | 68 | 0 | 7.6 |
| Brad Evans | 9 | 0 | 86 | 3 | 9.6 |
| Newman Nyamhuri | 5 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 7.4 |
| Sikandar Raza | 10 | 0 | 60 | 0 | 6 |
| Wellington Masakadza | 9 | 0 | 51 | 2 | 5.7 |
| Wessly Madhevere | 8 | 0 | 52 | 1 | 6.5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Marsh & Travis Head | 130 | 114 |
| Cooper Connolly & Travis Head | 60 | 53 |
| Cooper Connolly & Josh Inglis | 39 | 38 |
| Cooper Connolly & Carey | 57 | 55 |
| Cooper Connolly & Matt Renshaw | 11 | 11 |
| Oliver Peake & Matt Renshaw | 24 | 14 |
| Oliver Peake & Nathan Ellis | 35 | 15 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mitchell Marsh | 18.6 | 130 |
| 2 | Travis Head | 27.5 | 190 |
| 3 | Josh Inglis | 34.1 | 229 |
| 4 | Alex Carey | 43.2 | 286 |
| 5 | Cooper Connolly | 45.1 | 297 |
| 6 | Matt Renshaw | 47.3 | 321 |
Zimbabwe — Innings 2 (272/10 in 48.3 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Bennett b Matt Renshaw | 23 | 34 | 3 | 0 | 67.65 | |
| Ben Curran b Matt Renshaw | 30 | 46 | 4 | 0 | 65.22 | |
| Innocent Kaia b Adam Zampa | 34 | 47 | 3 | 0 | 72.34 | |
| Brendan Taylor (wk) c Josh Hazlewood b Oliver Peake | 39 | 40 | 3 | 0 | 97.5 | |
| Craig Ervine c Mitchell Marsh b Adam Zampa | 38 | 39 | 3 | 0 | 97.44 | |
| Sikandar Raza (c) c Matt Renshaw b Cooper Connolly | 45 | 49 | 5 | 0 | 91.84 | |
| Brad Evans c Cooper Connolly b Nathan Ellis | 12 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 100 | |
| Wessly Madhevere lbw b Josh Hazlewood | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 200 | |
| Newman Nyamhuri b Josh Hazlewood | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Wellington Masakadza not out | 10 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 125 | |
| Blessing Muzarabani b Cooper Connolly | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | Byes: 4 | Wides: 9 | Total: 13 | |||||
| Total | 272 | 10 wkts, 48.3 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Hazlewood | 9 | 2 | 48 | 2 | 5.3 |
| Billy Stanlake | 4.2 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 4.4 |
| Nathan Ellis | 6 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 5.2 |
| Cooper Connolly | 5.7 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 4.1 |
| Matt Renshaw | 7 | 0 | 44 | 2 | 6.3 |
| Oliver Peake | 5 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 5.8 |
| Travis Head | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 5 |
| Adam Zampa | 9 | 0 | 62 | 2 | 6.9 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Bennett & Ben Curran | 46 | 71 |
| Innocent Kaia & Ben Curran | 14 | 21 |
| Innocent Kaia & Brendan Taylor | 55 | 56 |
| Ervine & Brendan Taylor | 44 | 43 |
| Ervine & Sikandar Raza | 28 | 26 |
| Brad Evans & Sikandar Raza | 31 | 31 |
| Madhevere & Sikandar Raza | 35 | 20 |
| Newman Nyamhuri & Sikandar Raza | 2 | 2 |
| Wellington Masakadza & Sikandar Raza | 17 | 20 |
| Wellington Masakadza & Blessing Muzarabani | 0 | 1 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brian Bennett | 11.5 | 46 |
| 2 | Ben Curran | 15.2 | 60 |
| 3 | Innocent Kaia | 24.4 | 115 |
| 4 | Brendan Taylor | 31.5 | 159 |
| 5 | Craig Ervine | 36.1 | 187 |
| 6 | Brad Evans | 41.2 | 218 |
| 7 | Wessly Madhevere | 44.4 | 253 |
| 8 | Newman Nyamhuri | 44.6 | 255 |
| 9 | Sikandar Raza | 48.2 | 272 |
| 10 | Blessing Muzarabani | 48.3 | 272 |
Match Info
| Match | Zimbabwe vs Australia |
|---|---|
| Series | Australia tour of Zimbabwe 2026 |
| Time | 18-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 18-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 2 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 18-Sep-2026 to find out the answer!
