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Australia will travel to Harare Sports Club, Harare to play Zimbabwe in the first ODI, which will begin at 1:00 PM IST on 15th September.
Get the best ZIM vs AUS Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 1st ODI match of the Australia Tour of Zimbabwe 2026. Expert analysis and more.
Hot Picks for ZIM vs AUS Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
Travis Head – Head has established himself as one of Australia’s most destructive T20I batters, reaching 1,335 runs in 53 matches and 51 innings. He owns a best of 91, with six fifties, and has maintained an exceptional strike rate of 156.69. He has also taken 1 wicket in the format. |
Mitchell Marsh – Marsh’s T20I record now stands at 2,220 runs from 85 matches and 80 innings, including one century and 13 fifties. His highest score is 103, while a strike rate of 141.67 reflects the attacking approach that has become a key part of his game. He has additionally claimed 17 wickets. |
Top Picks:
Sikandar Raza – Zimbabwe’s premier all-rounder has amassed 3,244 T20I runs in 144 matches, with one hundred and 17 fifties, while his off-spin has brought him 114 wickets. Raza’s career-best scores stand at 133 with the bat and 4/8 with the ball, underlining his impact in both departments. |
Cameron Green – Green has built a strong T20I record despite being relatively early in his international career, scoring 638 runs in 28 matches at a strike rate of 151.90. Six half-centuries feature in his tally, with a top score of 62, and he has also contributed 14 wickets with his pace bowling. |
Budget Picks:
Nathan Ellis – Ellis has made his mark primarily through his pace bowling, collecting 55 wickets in 36 T20Is at an average of 17.78. His economy rate of 7.88 and bowling strike rate of 13.54 underline his effectiveness, while he has added 39 runs with the bat. |
Ryan Burl – Burl has now featured in 118 T20Is, accumulating 1,948 runs with four fifties and a highest score of 67. The Zimbabwe all-rounder has also taken 62 wickets, including career-best T20I figures of 3/13, giving him a substantial record in both disciplines. |
ZIM vs AUS Australia Tour of Zimbabwe 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain | Travis Head & Mitchell Marsh |
Vice-Captain | Sikandar Raza & Cameron Green |
ZIM vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keeper – Josh Inglis
- Batters – Mitchell Marsh, Travis Head ©, Brian Bennett
- All-Rounders – Sikandar Raza (VC), Cameron Green, Brad Evans
- Bowlers – Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani
ZIM vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keeper – Josh Inglis
- Batters – Mitchell Marsh ©, Travis Head, Brian Bennett
- All-Rounders – Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Cameron Green (VC), Brad Evans
- Bowlers – Josh Hazlewood, Blessing Muzarabani, Nathan Ellis
ZIM vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1st ODI Australia Tour of Zimbabwe 2026 Players to Avoid:
Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
Clive Madande | NA | NA |
Billy Stanlake | NA | NA |
ZIM vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1st ODI Australia Tour of Zimbabwe 2026 Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice | Travis Head |
GL Captaincy Choice | Mitchell Marsh |
Punt Picks | Nathan Ellis and Ryan Burl |
Dream11 Combination | 1-3-3-4 |
ZIM vs AUS Match Preview:
Zimbabwe will begin their three-match ODI series against Australia on September 15, 2026, with the opening match scheduled for 1:00 PM IST at Harare Sports Club in Harare. The series forms part of both teams’ preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup. Australia will enter the contest under Mitchell Marsh’s leadership with a strong squad, while Zimbabwe have handed the captaincy to Sikandar Raza after Richard Ngarava suffered a lower-back injury. In addition, Clive Madande remains unavailable, whereas Brendan Taylor and Graeme Cremer return to strengthen the hosts.
Meanwhile, Zimbabwe’s most recent ODI assignment came against Bangladesh in July, when they secured the three-match series 2-1. Bangladesh won the final ODI by seven wickets after Zimbabwe were dismissed for 199, despite Wesley Madhevere’s 75 and Brad Evans’ 50, before the visitors reached 200/3 in 36 overs. Australia also faced Bangladesh in their latest ODI series and won the third match by one wicket while chasing 275, although they eventually lost the series 2-1. Cooper Connolly produced a memorable 149 in the second ODI, while Australia now regain the services of Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh.
On paper, Australia possess greater depth and experience, particularly with Head and Marsh returning to the top order and Josh Hazlewood and Adam Zampa leading a proven bowling attack. However, the early start at Harare Sports Club could provide assistance to the seamers, creating an opportunity for Zimbabwe’s pace attack to test Australia’s relatively new middle order. Zimbabwe can also draw confidence from their recent 2-1 series victory over Bangladesh and their familiarity with home conditions. Therefore, Raza’s leadership, Taylor’s return behind the stumps and Cremer’s experience will be important as Zimbabwe look to compensate for the absence of Ngarava and Madande.
ZIM vs AUS Head-to-Head Record:
Teams | Matches Won |
Zimbabwe | 2 |
Australia | 2 |
ZIM vs AUS Weather & Pitch Report:
Temperature | 17°C |
Weather Forecast | Clear Sky |
Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
Best Suited To | Pace |
Average 1st innings score | 229 |
Record of chasing teams:
Records | Poor |
Winning % | 44% |
ZIM vs AUS Playing 11s (Predicted):
Zimbabwe Playing 11:
1) Ben Curran
2) Brian Bennett
3) Craig Ervine
4) Sikandar Raza ©
5) Brendan Taylor (wk)
6) Ryan Burl
7) Brad Evans
8) Graeme Cremer
9) Blessing Muzarabani
10) Newman Nyamhuri
11) Wessly Madhevere
Australia Playing 11:
1) Travis Head
2) Mitchell Marsh ©
3) Cameron Green
4) Alex Carey
5) Matthew Renshaw
6) Cooper Connolly
7) Josh Inglis (wk)
8) Joel Davies
9) Xavier Bartlett
10) Josh Hazlewood
11) Adam Zampa
ZIM vs AUS Match Winner Prediction:
Looking at the squad strength, Zimbabwe is expected to win this match.
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