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Australia will bring strong intent, and Zimbabwe will respond with determination in the third ODI that will be played at Harare Sports Club, Harare on 20th 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 3rd 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 has contributed 89 runs across two innings, combining his first-match 36 with a valuable 53 from 63 balls in the second ODI. His latest knock included three fours and three sixes. |
Travis Head – Head produced the series-defining batting performance in the second ODI, blasting 112 from 84 deliveries with 15 fours and three sixes. Together with his 4 in the opener, that takes him to 116 runs in two innings. |
Top Picks:
Cooper Connolly – Connolly has enjoyed a highly productive series with 129 runs in two innings, following his 51 in the first ODI with 78 from 69 balls in the second. He has also taken 3 wickets, including 2/25 in the latest match. |
Matt Renshaw – After announcing himself with a maiden ODI century in the opener, Renshaw added 15 in the second match, leaving him with 124 runs from two innings. He has also made an impact with the ball, taking 2 wickets in the second ODI. |
Budget Picks:
Wesley Madhevere – Madhevere has supplied Zimbabwe with useful middle-order contributions, including a rapid 26 from 13 balls in the second ODI. He also claimed the important wicket of Travis Head, finishing with 1/52 from eight overs. |
Alex Carey – Carey has added 20 runs in the second ODI after contributing in the opening match, where he shared a 72-run partnership with Matt Renshaw. His wicketkeeping and lower-middle-order role continue to add value to Australia’s lineup. |
ZIM vs AUS Australia Tour of Zimbabwe 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain | Mitchell Marsh & Travis Head |
Vice-Captain | Cooper Connolly & Matt Renshaw |
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 – Alex Carey
- Batters – Mitchell Marsh, Travis Head ©, Brian Bennett
- All-Rounders – Sikandar Raza, Matt Renshaw (VC), Wessly Madhevere, Cooper Connolly, Brad Evans
- Bowlers – Nathan Ellis, Newman Nyamhuri
ZIM vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Today 3rd ODI Australia Tour of Zimbabwe 2026 Players to Avoid:
Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
Richard Ngarava | NA | NA |
Spencer Johnson | NA | NA |
ZIM vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Today 3rd ODI Australia Tour of Zimbabwe 2026 Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice | Mitchell Marsh |
GL Captaincy Choice | Travis Head |
Punt Picks | Wesley Madhevere and Alex Carey |
Dream11 Combination | 1-4-4-2 |
ZIM vs AUS Match Preview:
Zimbabwe will meet Australia in the third and final ODI of the Australia tour of Zimbabwe 2026 on 20 September 2026 at 1:00 PM IST at Harare Sports Club, Harare. Australia have already secured an unassailable 2–0 series lead after winning the opening two matches. Therefore, while Zimbabwe will aim to end the series on a positive note in front of their home crowd, Australia will look to complete a clean sweep.
In the second ODI on September 18, Australia posted an imposing 356/6 in 50 overs after Zimbabwe chose to bowl first. Travis Head delivered the standout performance with 112 off 84 balls, including 15 fours and three sixes, while Cooper Connolly struck 78 off 69 and Mitchell Marsh added 53 off 63. Oliver Peake then provided late momentum with an unbeaten 41 off just 18 balls. For Zimbabwe, Brad Evans claimed 3/86 and Wellington Masakadza took 2/51. Zimbabwe responded with 272 all out in 48.3 overs, as Sikandar Raza scored 45 off 49, Brendan Taylor made 39 off 40, Craig Ervine contributed 38 off 39 and Innocent Kaia added 34 off 47. Australia’s bowling attack maintained control, with Josh Hazlewood taking 2/48, while Cooper Connolly and Adam Zampa also claimed two wickets each. Australia consequently completed an 84-run victory.
Across the first two ODIs, Australia’s batting has created the clearest difference, with Cooper Connolly leading the series with 129 runs, followed by Matt Renshaw on 124 and Travis Head on 116. Nathan Ellis has also made a strong impact with six wickets, while Zimbabwe’s Newman Nyamhuri and Brad Evans have taken five wickets each. Meanwhile, Zimbabwe have shown that they can build competitive partnerships through Raza and their middle order, but they need greater consistency with the ball and a stronger start during the chase. As the series finale approaches, Zimbabwe will look to address those areas, while Australia will aim to maintain their control and finish the tour unbeaten.
ZIM vs AUS Head-to-Head Record:
Teams | Matches Won |
Zimbabwe | 3 |
Australia | 31 |
ZIM vs AUS Weather & Pitch Report:
Temperature | 26°C |
Weather Forecast | Sunny |
Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
Best Suited To | Pace |
Average 1st innings score | 245 |
Record of chasing teams:
Records | Poor |
Winning % | 40% |
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) Wellington Masakadza
10) Newman Nyamhuri
11) Blessing Muzarabani
Australia Playing 11:
1) Mitchell Marsh ©
2) Travis Head
3) Cooper Connolly
4) Josh Inglis (wk)
5) Alex Carey
6) Matt Renshaw
7) Oliver Peake
8) Nathan Ellis
9) Adam Zampa
10) Josh Hazlewood
11) Billy Stanlake
ZIM vs AUS Match Winner Prediction:
Looking at the performance in this series so far, Australia is expected to win this match with steady control.
