Australia tour of Zimbabwe 2026 | 20-Sep-2026 01:00 PM | Harare Sports Club
ZIM 271/8 (50)
AUS 272/9 (49.5)
Australia won by 1 wkt
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Johnson* | 7 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 53.85 |
| Nathan Ellis | 36 | 44 | 2 | 1 | 81.82 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wessly Madhevere* | 5.5 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 5.83 |
| Ernest Masuku | 5 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 7.6 |
Last Wicket:Adam Zampa c Brian Bennett b Brad Evans 9(12) - 245/9 in 45.2 ov.
Zimbabwe vs Australia
Zimbabwe — Innings 1 (271/8 in 50 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Bennett c Travis Head b Nathan Ellis | 30 | 29 | 5 | 1 | 103.45 | |
| Ben Curran c Josh Inglis b Spencer Johnson | 7 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 53.85 | |
| Innocent Kaia retd hurt | 55 | 66 | 7 | 0 | 83.33 | |
| Brendan Taylor (wk) b Adam Zampa | 9 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 56.25 | |
| Craig Ervine c Matt Renshaw b Adam Zampa | 59 | 79 | 5 | 0 | 74.68 | |
| Sikandar Raza (c) not out | 81 | 72 | 7 | 1 | 112.5 | |
| Wessly Madhevere c Matt Renshaw b Nathan Ellis | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Brad Evans c Josh Inglis b Spencer Johnson | 11 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 100 | |
| Graeme Cremer lbw b Nathan Ellis | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 | |
| Ernest Masuku run out (Josh Inglis/Xavier Bartlett) | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | |
| Blessing Muzarabani not out | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 2 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 11 | Total: 14 | |||||
| Total | 271 | 8 wkts, 50 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Johnson | 10 | 1 | 50 | 2 | 5 |
| Xavier Bartlett | 10 | 0 | 69 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Nathan Ellis | 10 | 0 | 50 | 3 | 5 |
| Cooper Connolly | 3 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 5.7 |
| Matt Renshaw | 6 | 1 | 26 | 0 | 4.3 |
| Adam Zampa | 10 | 0 | 53 | 2 | 5.3 |
| Oliver Peake | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Bennett & Ben Curran | 34 | 37 |
| Brian Bennett & Innocent Kaia | 14 | 15 |
| Brendan Taylor & Innocent Kaia | 20 | 35 |
| Ervine & Innocent Kaia | 80 | 86 |
| Ervine & Sikandar Raza | 61 | 71 |
| Madhevere & Sikandar Raza | 3 | 4 |
| Brad Evans & Sikandar Raza | 14 | 14 |
| Graeme Cremer & Sikandar Raza | 5 | 7 |
| Masuku & Sikandar Raza | 38 | 30 |
| Blessing Muzarabani & Sikandar Raza | 2 | 1 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ben Curran | 6.1 | 34 |
| 2 | Brian Bennett | 8.4 | 48 |
| 3 | Brendan Taylor | 14.3 | 68 |
| 4 | Craig Ervine | 40.4 | 209 |
| 5 | Wessly Madhevere | 41.2 | 212 |
| 6 | Brad Evans | 43.4 | 226 |
| 7 | Graeme Cremer | 44.5 | 231 |
| 8 | Ernest Masuku | 49.5 | 269 |
Australia — Innings 2 (272/9 in 49.5 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Marsh (c) c Brendan Taylor b Brad Evans | 8 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 160 | |
| Travis Head c (sub)Ryan Burl b Brad Evans | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 100 | |
| Cooper Connolly b Graeme Cremer | 21 | 39 | 4 | 0 | 53.85 | |
| Josh Inglis (wk) b Sikandar Raza | 103 | 102 | 11 | 0 | 100.98 | |
| Alex Carey c Madhevere b Brad Evans | 34 | 30 | 5 | 0 | 113.33 | |
| Matt Renshaw b Madhevere | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 40 | |
| Oliver Peake lbw b Sikandar Raza | 19 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 59.38 | |
| Xavier Bartlett lbw b Graeme Cremer | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Nathan Ellis not out | 36 | 44 | 2 | 1 | 81.82 | |
| Adam Zampa c Brian Bennett b Brad Evans | 9 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 75 | |
| Spencer Johnson not out | 7 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 53.85 | |
| Extras | Byes: 5 | LegByes: 4 | Wides: 13 | Total: 22 | |||||
| Total | 272 | 9 wkts, 49.5 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blessing Muzarabani | 10 | 1 | 49 | 0 | 4.9 |
| Brad Evans | 10 | 0 | 47 | 4 | 4.7 |
| Ernest Masuku | 5 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 7.6 |
| Graeme Cremer | 9 | 0 | 53 | 2 | 5.9 |
| Sikandar Raza | 10 | 0 | 42 | 2 | 4.2 |
| Wessly Madhevere | 5.5 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 5.8 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Marsh & Travis Head | 20 | 10 |
| Mitchell Marsh & Cooper Connolly | 5 | 9 |
| Josh Inglis & Cooper Connolly | 52 | 58 |
| Josh Inglis & Carey | 85 | 78 |
| Josh Inglis & Matt Renshaw | 14 | 18 |
| Josh Inglis & Oliver Peake | 27 | 41 |
| Josh Inglis & Xavier Bartlett | 3 | 6 |
| Josh Inglis & Nathan Ellis | 21 | 27 |
| Adam Zampa & Nathan Ellis | 18 | 25 |
| Spencer Johnson & Nathan Ellis | 27 | 27 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Travis Head | 1.4 | 20 |
| 2 | Mitchell Marsh | 3.1 | 25 |
| 3 | Cooper Connolly | 12.5 | 77 |
| 4 | Alex Carey | 25.5 | 162 |
| 5 | Matt Renshaw | 28.5 | 176 |
| 6 | Oliver Peake | 35.4 | 203 |
| 7 | Xavier Bartlett | 36.4 | 206 |
| 8 | Josh Inglis | 41.1 | 227 |
| 9 | Adam Zampa | 45.2 | 245 |
Match Info
| Match | Zimbabwe vs Australia |
|---|---|
| Series | Australia tour of Zimbabwe 2026 |
| Time | 20-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 20-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 3 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 20-Sep-2026 to find out the answer!
