ZIM vs AUS Match Prediction — Who Will Win 1st ODI? Zimbabwe vs Australia
In this ZIM vs AUS match prediction, we analyse recent form, pitch report, weather conditions, head-to-head record, key players, and match scenarios to find out ZIM vs AUS who will win today in the 1st ODI of the Australia tour of Zimbabwe 2026.
Zimbabwe will play against Australia in the opening match of Australia tour of Zimbabwe 2026 on September 15th at Harare Sports Club, Harare. Australia has historically dominated Zimbabwe in ODI cricket and aims to continue this trend in the first game of their three-match series at Harare.
Meanwhile, Zimbabwe is eager to capitalise on their home advantage when facing Australia in this three-match ODI series, with Sikandar Raza as their captain. In their most recent encounter, Zimbabwe defeated Australia by three wickets.
ZIM vs AUS Match Details – 1st ODI
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Match: Zimbabwe vs Australia, 1st ODI
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Date: 15th September, 2026
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Time: 1:00 PM IST
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Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare
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Live Streaming: Fancode
ZIM vs AUS Pitch Report - Harare Sports Club, Harare
The pitch at Harare Sports Club, Harare, Bulawayo, generally favours the shorter format. Batsmen can play their shots confidently once settled, but bowlers also receive enough assistance if they target the right areas. The average first-innings score at this venue is 230-235 runs.
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Win Batting First: 60%
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Win Bowling First: 40%
Average Scores
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Average 1st Innings: 232
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Average 2nd Innings: 225
ZIM vs AUS Weather Report – Harare Conditions
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Temperature |
27°C |
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Rain Possibility |
0% |
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Average Score |
232 |
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Best Suited For |
Batting |
ZIM vs AUS Recent Form
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Team |
Last 5 Matches |
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ZIM |
L, W, W, L, L |
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AUS |
W, L, L, L, W |
ZIM vs AUS Head-to-Head Record (Last 10 ODIs)
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Team |
Wins |
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Zimbabwe |
2 |
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Australia |
8 |
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NR |
0 |
ZIM vs AUS Injury News & Team Updates – 1st ODI
ZIM: All players are fit and available for the match
AUS: Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins are not available for this series
ZIM vs AUS Win Probability – 1st ODI
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Team |
Win Probability |
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Zimbabwe |
25% |
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Bangladesh |
75% |
ZIM vs AUS Key Player Battles to Watch
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Player |
Team |
ODI Stats |
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Brendan Taylor |
ZIM |
6704 runs |
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Craig Ervine |
ZIM |
3614 runs |
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AUS |
3098 runs |
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Josh Hazlewood |
AUS |
142 wickets |
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Sikandar Raza |
ZIM |
95 wickets |
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Adam Zampa |
AUS |
198 wickets |
ZIM vs AUS Match Prediction Scenarios
Scenario 1: If ZIM Bat First
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Powerplay Score: 35–40
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Predicted Total: 200-225
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Match Result: AUS to win
Scenario 2: If AUS Bat First
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Powerplay Score: 40–50
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Predicted Total: 270–300
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Match Result: AUS to win
ZIM vs AUS Toss Prediction – 1st ODI
The last three out of five ODI matches have been won by the team batting second, so the toss-winning captain most likely chose to bowl first in this match.
Prediction: AUS to win the toss and elect to bowl first
ZIM vs AUS Probable Playing
Zimbabwe (ZIM)
Brian Bennett, Ben Curran, Innocent Kaia, Brendan Taylor (WK), Craig Ervine, Sikandar Raza (C), Ryan Burl, Brad Evans, Blessing Muzarabani, Graeme Cremer, Newman Nyamhuri.
Australia (AUS)
Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (C), Josh Inglis, Cooper Connolly, Matt Renshaw, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (WK), Xavier Bartlett, Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa, Nathan Ellis
ZIM vs AUS 1st ODI Player of the Match Prediction
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Travis Head
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Mitchell Marsh
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Sikandar Raza
Who Will Win ZIM vs AUS Today? — Expert Prediction 1st ODI
According to our ZIM vs AUS who will win today, Australia are the favourites to win the 1st ODI expert predictions. The likes of Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh and Sikandar Raza will be key players to watch out for.
ZIM vs AUS, who will win today: Australia to win
ZIM vs AUS Match Result – 1st ODI Results
(To be updated after the match - September 15, 2026)
Frequently Asked Questions
Australia are favourites and are predicted to beat Zimbabwe.
Australia are predicted to win the toss and opt to bowl first.
The pitch favours batsmen once they settle, while bowlers can get assistance by bowling in the right areas. The average first-innings score is 232 runs
Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh and Sikandar Raza are the key players to watch.
Australia has a 75% win probability, while Zimbabwe has a 25% chance
Match Tips
- High Scoring Match 190+
About the Author
I am Bhupender Sharma, a cricket analyst, match prediction writer, and fantasy cricket expert with 7+ years of experience. I cover domestic and international cricket, global T20 leagues, and the Indian Premier League (IPL), and have previously worked with CricTracker, KhelTalk, and Sportsdunia.
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