The third ODI between Zimbabwe and Australia is set to take place at Harare Sports Club on September 20, with Australia leading the three-match series 2-0. The hosts will be looking to end the series on a positive note, while Australia will aim to complete a clean sweep. In the second ODI, Zimbabwe opted to bowl first after winning the toss, but Australia put up 356/6 in their 50 overs.
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One of the best ODI batsmen in the world, Travis Head was the standout performer, smashing 112 runs from 84 balls, while Cooper Connolly added a valuable 78 and Mitchell Marsh scored 53. A quick unbeaten 41 from Ollie Peake towards the end helped Australia finish strongly. Zimbabwe struggled to maintain the required scoring rate in their chase and were eventually dismissed for 272 in 48.3 overs, handing Australia an 84-run victory.
Sikandar Raza top-scored for the hosts with 45, while Brendan Taylor and Craig Ervine also made useful contributions. Josh Hazlewood, Cooper Connolly, Adam Zampa and Matt Renshaw claimed two wickets each. Zampa also completed 200 ODI wickets during the match. As per our ZIM vs AUS Dream11 prediction today match, Australia are the clear favourites to complete a clean sweep.
Zimbabwe vs Australia Match Details
| Series | Australia Tour of Zimbabwe 2026 |
|---|---|
| Match | Zimbabwe vs Australia, 3rd ODI |
| Toss | Will be updated |
| Venue | Harare Sports Club |
| City | Harare |
| Match Start Time | 1:00 PM IST, 20th September, 2026 |
| Scorecard | ZIM vs AUS 3rd ODI Scorecard |
| Live Streaming | FanCode |
ZIM vs AUS Dream11 Team Today Stats
| Player | Team | Player’s Stats (Last Match) |
|---|---|---|
| Sikandar Raza | Zimbabwe | 45 Runs |
| Brad Evans | Zimbabwe | 3 Wickets |
| Travis Head | Australia | 112 Runs |
| Cooper Connolly | Australia | 2 Wickets |
ZIM vs AUS Toss Prediction
Zimbabwe has already lost the series and failed to chase in the first two matches, so as per our toss prediction, Sikandar Raza might look to bat first if he wins the toss in the 3rd ODI.
Record of Chasing Teams at Harare Sports Club
Based on the chasing record at the Harare Sports Club, the team batting second has been slightly more successful with 108 wins, while the team batting first has won 96 games. However, in this bilateral series, both ODIs were won by the team putting runs on board.
| Chasing Record | Winning% |
|---|---|
| Average | 52.94% |
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 | Nathan Ellis |
| Wellington Masakadza | Adam Zampa |
| Newman Nyamhuri | Josh Hazlewood |
| Blessing Muzarabani | Billy Stanlake |
ZIM vs AUS Top Run Scorers & Leading Wicket Takers
| Top Run Scorers | Sikandar Raza and Travis Head |
|---|---|
| Leading Wicket Takers | Brad Evans and Cooper Connolly |
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ZIM vs AUS Captain & Vice Captain Choices
| Captain | Sikandar Raza and Cooper Connolly |
|---|---|
| Vice-Captain | Matt Renshaw and Mitchell Marsh |
Top Picks for ZIM vs AUS Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Brad Evans | Zimbabwe | Allrounder |
| Craig Ervine | Zimbabwe | Batter |
Budget Picks for ZIM vs AUS Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Josh Hazlewood | Australia | Bowler |
| Adam Zampa | Australia | Bowler |
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Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
- Keeper: B Taylor
- Batters: T Head, M Marsh, C Ervine, I Kaia, O Peake
- All-rounder: S Raza, C Connolly(c), M Renshaw(vc), B Evans
- Bowlers: J Hazlewood
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Best Dream11 Team Today
- Keeper: B Taylor
- Batters: T Head, M Marsh(vc), B Curran
- All-rounder: S Raza(c), C Connolly, M Renshaw, B Evans
- Bowlers: A Zampa, J Hazlewood, N Ellis
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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 (3rd ODI) Players to Avoid
- Wessly Madhevere and Blessing Muzarabani have not been successful with the ball for Zimbabwe in the ongoing ODI series, and as per our ZIM vs AUS Dream11 team prediction, they can be avoided in fantasy teams.
| Player | Dream11 Credits |
|---|---|
| Wessly Madhevere | 7.0 |
| Blessing Muzarabani | 8.5 |
ZIM vs AUS Weather & Pitch Report at Harare Sports Club
- The third ODI between Zimbabwe and Australia at Harare Sports Club is expected to be played under mostly clear weather conditions.
- The pitch should provide a reasonable contest between bat and ball, but it will be more suited to the batters, as seen in both matches in the series so far. The average first innings score in this bilateral series is 325, as the Aussies have dominated the batting charts in both fixtures.
| 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
Zimbabwe and Australia have faced each other 35 times in ODI cricket, with Australia holding a commanding advantage in the overall record. The Aussies have won 31 matches, while Zimbabwe have managed three victories, with one game ending without a result.
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | 3 |
| Australia | 31 |
| 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Australia is expected to win the 3rd ODI of the series.
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