Zimbabwe will enter the 2nd ODI against Australia needing a much-improved performance after going 1-0 down in the three-match series. In the opening match at Harare Sports Club, Australia posted 294/8 after batting first, with Matt Renshaw leading the innings with 109 off 94 deliveries. Cooper Connolly also made a valuable 51, while Zimbabwe’s Newman Nyamhuri was the pick of their bowling attack with 5/62.
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Chasing 295, Zimbabwe were restricted to 235 in 45.1 overs despite useful half-centuries from Craig Ervine (59) and Sikandar Raza (57). The pair added 98 runs for the fifth wicket and briefly put Zimbabwe in a strong position, but Australia regained control once Nathan Ellis removed Ervine and Raza was dismissed by Spencer Johnson.
Ellis then completed a five-wicket haul for 31 runs, wrapping up Zimbabwe’s batting lineup and securing Australia a 59-run win. As per our ZIM vs AUS Dream11 prediction today match, Matt Renshaw, Sikandar Raza and Cooper Connolly will be the most valuable picks for this clash because of their all-round skills.
Zimbabwe vs Australia Match Details
| Series | Australia Tour of Zimbabwe 2026 |
|---|---|
| Match | Zimbabwe vs Australia, 2nd ODI |
| Toss | Will be updated |
| Venue | Harare Sports Club |
| City | Harare |
| Match Start Time | 1:00 PM IST, 18th September, 2026 |
| Scorecard | ZIM vs AUS 2nd ODI Scorecard |
| Live Streaming | FanCode |
ZIM vs AUS Dream11 Team Today Stats
| Player | Team | Player’s Stats (Last Match) |
|---|---|---|
| Craig Ervine | Zimbabwe | 59 Runs |
| Newman Nyamhuri | Zimbabwe | 5 Wickets |
| Matt Renshaw | Australia | 109 Runs |
| Nathan Ellis | Australia | 5 Wickets |
ZIM vs AUS Toss Prediction
Australian skipper Mitchell Marsh won the toss in the first ODI and opted to bat first; he is likely to win the toss again and might opt to do the same and put runs on the board.
Record of Chasing Teams at Harare Sports Club
The Harare Sports Club has staged 209 ODI matches, with just a slight advantage for the chasing teams, as they have won 108 matches while the team batting first has managed to win on 95 occasions, and the remaining fixtures ended without producing any result.
| Chasing Record | Winning% |
|---|---|
| Average | 53.2% |
ZIM vs AUS Playing 11 (Probable)
| Zimbabwe Playing 11 | Australia Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Ben Curran | Mitchell Marsh (c) |
| Brian Bennett | Travis Head |
| Innocent Kaia | Cooper Connolly |
| Brandon Taylor | Josh Inglis |
| Craig Ervine | Alex Carey (wk) |
| Sikandar Raza (c) | Matt Renshaw |
| Wessly Madhevere | Oliver Peake |
| Brad Evans | Xavier Bartlett |
| Wellington Masakadza | Nathan Ellis |
| Newman Nyamhuri | Spencer Johnson |
| Blessing Muzarabani | Adam Zampa |
ZIM vs AUS Top Run Scorers & Leading Wicket Takers
| Top Run Scorers | Craig Ervine and Matt Renshaw |
|---|---|
| Leading Wicket Takers | Newman Nyamhuri and Nathan Ellis |
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ZIM vs AUS Captain & Vice Captain Choices
| Captain | Sikandar Raza and Matt Renshaw |
|---|---|
| Vice-Captain | Cooper Connolly and Mitchell Marsh |
Top Picks for ZIM vs AUS Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Brad Evans | Zimbabwe | Allrounder |
| Brian Bennett | Zimbabwe | Allrounder |
Budget Picks for ZIM vs AUS Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Nathan Ellis | Australia | Bowler |
| Adam Zampa | Australia | Bowler |
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Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
- Keeper: A Carey
- Batters: B Bennett, M Marsh(vc), C Ervine
- All-rounder: S Raza, C Connolly, M Renshaw(c), B Evans
- Bowlers: A Zampa, N Ellis, N Nyamhuri
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Best Dream11 Team Today
- Keeper: J Inglis, B Taylor
- Batters: B Bennett, M Marsh
- All-rounder: S Raza(c), C Connolly(vc), M Renshaw, R Burl
- Bowlers: B Muzarabani, N Ellis, X Bartlett
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Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for the ZIM vs AUS match based on their experience in fantasy cricket.
ZIM vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Today (2nd ODI) Players to Avoid
- Travis Head and Innocent Kaia are not currently in the best form, and as per our ZIM vs AUS Dream11 team prediction, both players can be avoided in fantasy teams.
| Player | Dream11 Credits |
|---|---|
| Innocent Kaia | 7.0 |
| Travis Head | 8.5 |
ZIM vs AUS Weather & Pitch Report at Harare Sports Club
- The ZIM vs AUS 2nd ODI at Harare Sports Club is expected to be played in mostly clear conditions, with sunshine forecast throughout the day. Temperatures should remain comfortable for cricket, while conditions are likely to cool slightly as the afternoon progresses.
- The Harare Sports Club surface generally offers a good contest between bat and ball. The first ODI also produced a competitive total of 294, suggesting that batters who spend time at the crease can score well.
| Temperature | 30°C |
|---|---|
| Weather Forecast | Clear Skies |
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
| Best Suited To | Batters |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 230 Runs |
ZIM vs AUS Head-to-Head Record
Australia and Zimbabwe have met 34 times in ODI cricket, with Australia clearly ahead in the overall head-to-head record. The Aussies have registered 30 victories, while Zimbabwe have won three matches, with one game producing no result.
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | 3 |
| Australia | 30 |
| No Result | 1 |
Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss to the users following the analysis.
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