Zimbabwe will face Australia in the third and final match of the three-game ODI series at Harare Sports Club in Harare on Sunday, September 20.
In the second ODI, Australia scored 356/6 in 50 overs. Travis Head top-scored with 112 off 84 balls. In response, Zimbabwe got bundled out for 272 runs in 48.3 overs, losing the series 0-2. It is expected to be another lopsided affair in this fixture.
ZIM vs AUS, ODI Series 2026, Match 3, Match Details
Match: Zimbabwe vs Australia, ODI Series 2026, Match 3
Time & Date: 1:00 PM IST, Sunday, September 20
Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare
ZIM vs AUS, ODI Series 2026, Match 3 Probable XIs
Zimbabwe
Brian Bennett, Ben Curran, Innocent Kaia, Brendan Taylor (wk), Craig Ervine, Sikandar Raza (c), Wessly Madhevere, Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Newman Nyamhuri, Blessing Muzarabani
Australia
Mitchell Marsh (c), Travis Head, Cooper Connolly, Josh Inglis (wk), Alex Carey, Matt Renshaw, Oliver Peake, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Billy Stanlake
ZIM vs AUS, ODI Series 2026, Match 3 Pitch Report
As seen in the initial two ODIs, we can expect batters to do well comparatively. However, bowlers will also have their fair share, especially with the new ball. Any score above 300 would be a daunting task for the team batting second.
ZIM vs AUS, ODI Series 2026, Match 3 Top Picks
Nathan Ellis
Australian star bowler Nathan Ellis has scalped six wickets in the two ODIs, showcasing his domination with the ball.
Newman Nyamhuri
Newman Nyamhuri, the Zimbabwean left-handed pacer, has picked up five wickets in the two ODIs, displaying good form.
ZIM vs AUS, ODI Series 2026, Match 3 Captain picks
Matt Renshaw
Australian middle-order batter Matt Renshaw has amassed 124 runs in the two ODIs, leading the run-scoring charts.
Cooper Connolly
Australian No.3 batter Cooper Connolly has scored 129 runs in the two ODIs of the ongoing three-match series.
ZIM vs AUS, ODI Series 2026, Match 3 Head-to-Head Dream11 team
Matt Renshaw (c), Mitchell Marsh, Cooper Connolly, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis, Brian Bennett, Brad Evans, Xavier Bartlett, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Ellis(vc), Blessing Muzarabani
ZIM vs AUS, ODI Series 2026, Match 3 Grand League Dream11 team
Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Cooper Connolly (c), Cameron Green, Josh Inglis, Brian Bennett, Brad Evans, Xavier Bartlett, Newman Nyamhuri (vc), Nathan Ellis, Blessing Muzarabani
