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The ODI series will continue with Australia will playing Zimbabwe in the second ODI at Harare Sports Club, Harare on 18th September at 1:00 PM IST.
Get the best ZIM vs AUS Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 2nd ODI match of the Australia Tour of Zimbabwe 2026. Expert analysis and more.
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Hot Picks for ZIM vs AUS Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
Mitchell Marsh – Marsh contributed a brisk 36 runs in Australia’s 294/8, providing useful momentum during the middle and later stages of the innings. |
Matt Renshaw – A maiden ODI century announced Renshaw’s arrival in spectacular fashion as he struck 109, anchoring Australia’s innings and earning Player of the Match honours. |
Top Picks:
Cooper Connolly – Connolly continued his promising ODI form with a composed 51, forming an important partnership with Renshaw before Sikandar Raza dismissed him. |
Sikandar Raza – Zimbabwe’s captain responded with an important 57, sharing a 98-run partnership with Craig Ervine to give the hosts hope during the chase. |
Budget Picks:
Xavier Bartlett – Bartlett is part of Australia’s pace-bowling group for the series, offering right-arm fast-medium variety to the attack; he did not record a batting or bowling contribution in the opening ODI. |
Wesley Madhevere – Madhevere added 22 runs for Zimbabwe in the first ODI, providing a useful contribution in the middle order during the chase. |
ZIM vs AUS Australia Tour of Zimbabwe 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain | Mitchell Marsh & Matt Renshaw |
Vice-Captain | Cooper Connolly & Sikandar Raza |
ZIM vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keeper – Josh Inglis
- Batters – Mitchell Marsh ©, Craig Ervine, Travis Head, Brian Bennett
- All-rounders – Sikandar Raza, Matt Renshaw, Cooper Connolly (VC), Brad Evans
- Bowlers – Nathan Ellis, Newman Nyamhuri
ZIM vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keeper – Josh Inglis
- Batters – Mitchell Marsh, Brian Bennett
- All-rounders – Sikandar Raza (VC), Matt Renshaw ©, Wessly Madhevere, Cooper Connolly, Brad Evans
- Bowlers – Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Newman Nyamhuri
ZIM vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Today 2nd ODI Australia Tour of Zimbabwe 2026 Players to Avoid:
Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
Ryan Burl | NA | NA |
Cameron Green | NA | NA |
ZIM vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Today 2nd ODI Australia Tour of Zimbabwe 2026 Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice | Mitchell Marsh |
GL Captaincy Choice | Matt Renshaw |
Punt Picks | Xavier Bartlett and Wesley Madhevere |
Dream11 Combination | 1-4-4-2 |
ZIM vs AUS Match Preview:
The second ODI between Zimbabwe and Australia is set for 18 September 2026 at 1:00 PM IST at Harare Sports Club, Harare, with Australia entering the contest 1-0 ahead in the three-match series. After securing a 59-run victory in the opener, Australia now have the opportunity to strengthen their position, while Zimbabwe must respond strongly to keep the series alive. Meanwhile, the third and final ODI will also take place in Harare on September 20.
In the opening ODI on September 15, Australia posted 294/8 in 50 overs after opting to bat first. Matt Renshaw led the charge with his maiden ODI century, striking 109 off 94 balls with seven fours and three sixes, while Cooper Connolly added 51 off 46 and Mitchell Marsh scored 36 off 28. Zimbabwe found an outstanding performer in Newman Nyamhuri, who returned impressive figures of 5/62, with Brad Evans taking 2/51. However, Australia’s bowlers eventually controlled the chase as Zimbabwe were dismissed for 235 in 45.1 overs. Craig Ervine anchored the innings with 59 off 60, while Sikandar Raza scored 57 off 76 and shared a 98-run fifth-wicket partnership with him. Nevertheless, Nathan Ellis repeatedly struck at crucial moments and finished with superb figures of 5/31 in 9.1 overs, securing Australia’s 59-run win.
More importantly, the first ODI highlighted Zimbabwe’s ability to compete against Australia, particularly through Nyamhuri’s five-wicket performance and the determined partnership between Ervine and Raza. However, Australia’s lower-middle order lifted the total towards 300 before Ellis dismantled Zimbabwe’s chase with timely breakthroughs. Therefore, Zimbabwe will look to Nyamhuri for another influential spell while expecting greater support around Ervine and Raza. Australia, on the other hand, will carry plenty of confidence from Renshaw’s century, Connolly’s fifty and Ellis’ five-wicket haul as they aim to extend their series advantage.
ZIM vs AUS Head-to-Head Record:
Teams | Matches Won |
Zimbabwe | 3 |
Australia | 30 |
ZIM vs AUS Weather & Pitch Report:
Temperature | 20°C |
Weather Forecast | Sunny |
Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
Best Suited To | Pace |
Average 1st innings score | 230 |
Record of chasing teams:
Records | Poor |
Winning % | 45% |
ZIM vs AUS Playing 11s (Predicted):
Zimbabwe Playing 11:
1) Brian Bennett
2) Ben Curran
3) Innocent Kaia
4) Brendan Taylor (WK)
5) Craig Ervine
6) Sikandar Raza ©
7) Wessly Madhevere
8) Brad Evans
9) Newman Nyamhuri
10) Wellington Masakadza
11) Blessing Muzarabani
Australia Playing 11:
1) Travis Head
2) Mitchell Marsh ©
3) Cooper Connolly
4) Josh Inglis (WK)
5) Alex Carey
6) Matt Renshaw
7) Oliver Peake
8) Xavier Bartlett
9) Nathan Ellis
10) Adam Zampa
11) Spencer Johnson
ZIM vs AUS Match Winner Prediction:
The superior depth and form will guide Australia forward, and considering the team combination, Australia is expected to win this match.
