Zimbabwe (ZIM) will face Australia (AUS) in the first ODI of their three-match series at Harare Sports Club in Harare on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. Zimbabwe will look to make the most of home conditions, while Australia will aim to begin the series strongly.
ZIM vs AUS Match Details: Date, Time, Venue & Live Streaming
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Series | Australia tour of Zimbabwe 2026 |
| Match | Zimbabwe vs Australia, 1st ODI |
| Date | Tuesday, 15 September 2026 |
| Time | 01:00 PM IST |
| Toss Time | 12:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Harare Sports Club |
| City | Harare |
| Live Streaming | FanCode, Star Sports Network |
| Live Score | Possible11 |
ZIM vs AUS Match Preview
Zimbabwe head into the series with confidence after winning their previous ODI series against Bangladesh 2-1 in Harare. The Chevrons won the first two matches by narrow margins before Bangladesh came back strongly in the final game.
Sikandar Raza will lead Zimbabwe and will be one of the most important players for the hosts. Brian Bennett, Ben Curran and Craig Ervine can provide stability with the bat, while Ryan Burl adds useful all-round ability. Blessing Muzarabani will be a key threat with the ball.
Australia, meanwhile, will be looking to put their recent ODI disappointment behind them. Their last series was against Bangladesh in Dhaka, where they lost the first two games before narrowly winning the third ODI by one wicket.
The Australian squad still has considerable quality. Mitchell Marsh will captain the side, with Travis Head, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis and Alex Carey forming a strong batting group. Adam Zampa and Josh Hazlewood will be among the key players in the bowling attack.
Australia have the stronger squad on paper, but Zimbabwe's recent home form could make this contest competitive.
ZIM vs AUS Head-to-Head Record (Last 10 Matches)
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Zimbabwe (ZIM) | 2 |
| Australia (AUS) | 8 |
| No Result | 0 |
Australia have dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning eight of the last 10 meetings against Zimbabwe.
ZIM vs AUS Weather & Pitch Report: Harare Sports Club, Harare
- Weather Report: The weather in Harare is expected to remain clear, with temperatures around 12.5°C and humidity close to 68%. There is no significant threat of rain, with the forecast indicating a 0% chance of precipitation.
- Pitch Report: The Harare Sports Club surface generally offers a balanced contest between batters and bowlers. Fast bowlers could get useful bounce, while the new ball may provide some movement in the early stages.
ZIM vs AUS Probable Playing 11:
Zimbabwe (ZIM) Playing 11:
1. Ben Curran, 2. Brian Bennett, 3. Craig Ervine, 4. Brendan Taylor, 5. Sikandar Raza (C), 6. Tadiwanashe Marumani (WK), 7. Ryan Burl, 8. Brad Evans, 9. Wellington Masakadza, 10. Newman Nyamhuri, 11. Blessing Muzarabani
Australia (AUS) Playing 11:
1. Mitchell Marsh (C), 2. Travis Head, 3. Cooper Connolly, 4. Cameron Green, 5. Josh Inglis, 6. Alex Carey (WK), 7. Xavier Bartlett, 8. Adam Zampa, 9. Nathan Ellis, 10. Josh Hazlewood, 11. Spencer Johnson
ZIM vs AUS Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today's Match?
Zimbabwe will have the advantage of playing at home and come into the series after beating Bangladesh. Their players are familiar with the conditions at Harare and could make Australia work hard.
However, Australia have greater depth and experience across their playing XI. Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh and Cameron Green can provide serious batting firepower, while Hazlewood and Zampa give them a quality bowling combination.
AI Match Prediction: Australia are the favourites to win the ZIM vs AUS 1st ODI of the Australia Tour of Zimbabwe 2026.
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