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Zimbabwe vs Australia Dream11 Prediction & Fantasy Tips — AUS in ZIM 2026 Match 2

Zimbabwe take on Australia in AUS in ZIM 2026 at Harare Sports Club, Harare on September 18, 2026, with play starting at 1:00 PM IST. ZIM arrive with 0 wins from their last 2, AUS with 1 from 4. AUS hold the edge in their recent meetings, 1–0. Nathan Ellis is the form pick of the two squads with 9 runs and 5 wickets in 1 match. Below: the full suggested fantasy XI, captain and vice-captain picks, pitch report, head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.

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🏆 Match ResultSeptember 18, 2026
🇦🇺 AUS won by 84 runs by 84 runs
🇿🇼 ZIM
272
🇦🇺 AUS
356/6
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TOP BAT
Travis Head — 112(84)
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TOP BOWL
Brad Evans — 3/86
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MAN OF MATCH
Travis Head

AUS posted 356/6 (50 Ov) and then bowled out ZIM to win. AUS won by 84 runs by 84 runs. Travis Head was the standout batter, scoring 112 off 84 balls. Brad Evans led the bowling attack with 3/86. Travis Head was named Player of the Match.

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ZIM
Zimbabwe
VS
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AUS
Australia
📅 Date
September 18, 2026
🕖 Time
1:00 PM IST
📍 Venue
Harare Sports Club
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Pitch Report

ZIM have played 1 match here in AUS in ZIM 2026, averaging 235. AUS have played 1 match here in AUS in ZIM 2026, averaging 294.

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Tip: Always check the official playing XI announced on match day before finalising your fantasy team — last-minute changes happen.

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Team Assessment

🇿🇼ZIM
LL–––

Zimbabwe are still looking for a win in their last 2 ODI outings — a response is due.

🇦🇺AUS
WLDL–

Australia have been inconsistent lately (1W in their last 4) — which version turns up is the question.

Key Players to Watch

Newman Nyamhuri·ZIMBOWL

Newman Nyamhuri brings 1 run and 5 wickets in 1 match to this fixture for ZIM, averaging 160 fantasy points a game and with a best of 160.

Sikandar Raza·ZIMAR

Sikandar Raza has 57 runs and 1 wicket in 1 match for ZIM in AUS in ZIM 2026, averaging 101 fantasy points a game and with a best of 101.

Craig Ervine·ZIMBAT

59 runs in 1 match in AUS in ZIM 2026 makes Craig Ervine one of ZIM's most reliable fantasy assets, averaging 96 fantasy points a game and with a best of 96.

Brad Evans·ZIMAR

Brad Evans brings 18 runs and 2 wickets in 1 match to this fixture for ZIM, averaging 74 fantasy points a game and with a best of 74.

Nathan Ellis·AUSBOWL

Nathan Ellis has 9 runs and 5 wickets in 1 match for AUS in AUS in ZIM 2026, averaging 203 fantasy points a game and with a best of 203.

Matt Renshaw·AUSBAT

109 runs and 1 wicket in 1 match in AUS in ZIM 2026 makes Matt Renshaw one of AUS's most reliable fantasy assets, averaging 171 fantasy points a game and with a best of 171.

Cooper Connolly·AUSAR

Cooper Connolly brings 51 runs and 1 wicket in 1 match to this fixture for AUS, averaging 105 fantasy points a game and with a best of 105.

Mitchell Marsh·AUSAR

Mitchell Marsh has 36 runs in 1 match for AUS in AUS in ZIM 2026, averaging 58 fantasy points a game and with a best of 58.

Fantasy Cricket Picks

C CAPTAINNathan Ellis

9 runs and 5 wickets in 1 match for AUS in AUS in ZIM 2026 at 203 points a game — a high-floor pick. A reliable 2× multiplier choice.

VC VICE-CAPTAINNewman Nyamhuri

1 run and 5 wickets in 1 match for ZIM in AUS in ZIM 2026 at 160 points a game — a high-floor pick. Strong 1.5× value.

Must Picks

✅Newman Nyamhuri
ZIM

1 run and 5 wickets in 1 match for ZIM in AUS in ZIM 2026 at 160 points a game — a high-floor pick.

✅Sikandar Raza
ZIM

57 runs and 1 wicket in 1 match for ZIM in AUS in ZIM 2026 at 101 points a game — a high-floor pick.

✅Nathan Ellis
AUS

9 runs and 5 wickets in 1 match for AUS in AUS in ZIM 2026 at 203 points a game — a high-floor pick.

✅Matt Renshaw
AUS

109 runs and 1 wicket in 1 match for AUS in AUS in ZIM 2026 at 171 points a game — a high-floor pick.

Differential Picks (Grand League)

💡Craig Ervine
ZIM

In AUS in ZIM 2026, Craig Ervine has already posted a single-match best of 96 fantasy points against a 96-point average — a boom-or-bust profile most teams will skip.

💡Cooper Connolly
AUS

In AUS in ZIM 2026, Cooper Connolly has already posted a single-match best of 105 fantasy points against a 105-point average — a boom-or-bust profile most teams will skip.

Suggested Fantasy XI

1WK4BAT3AR3BOWL7ZIM4AUS
1Brendan Taylor
2Craig Ervine
3Brian Bennett
4Wessly Madhevere
5Sikandar Raza
6Brad Evans
7Newman NyamhuriVC
8Nathan EllisC
9Spencer Johnson
10Matt Renshaw
11Cooper Connolly

Match Prediction

Australia have the better recent record in this fixture (1–0), but Zimbabwe will fancy their chances of turning it around.

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Overall Fantasy Strategy

This XI leans 7-4 towards ZIM, which is a deliberate bet rather than a hedge — Nathan Ellis takes the armband, so if ZIM are rolled over cheaply your score goes with them. If you want to de-risk it, swap one ZIM middle-order batter for the equivalent slot on the other side before the toss.

Match Trivia

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In their only previous meeting in AUS in ZIM 2026 (15 Sept), Australia came out on top.

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The highest individual score at Harare Sports Club, Harare in AUS in ZIM 2026 is Matt Renshaw's 109 off 94 balls.

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The best bowling figures at Harare Sports Club, Harare in AUS in ZIM 2026 are Newman Nyamhuri's 5/62.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who will win Zimbabwe vs Australia?

Australia have the better recent record in this fixture (1–0), but Zimbabwe will fancy their chances of turning it around.

Who should be captain for Zimbabwe vs Australia in fantasy cricket?

Nathan Ellis is the top captain pick, with Newman Nyamhuri as vice-captain. 9 runs and 5 wickets in 1 match for AUS in AUS in ZIM 2026 at 203 points a game — a high-floor pick. A reliable 2× multiplier choice.

What is the pitch report for Harare Sports Club, Harare?

ZIM have played 1 match here in AUS in ZIM 2026, averaging 235. AUS have played 1 match here in AUS in ZIM 2026, averaging 294.

When is Zimbabwe vs Australia?

Zimbabwe vs Australia is scheduled for September 18, 2026 at 1:00 PM IST, Harare Sports Club, Harare.

What is the head-to-head record between Zimbabwe and Australia?

AUS lead 1–0 across their last 1 meeting.

How have Zimbabwe and Australia been performing recently?

Zimbabwe are still looking for a win in their last 2 ODI outings — a response is due. Australia have been inconsistent lately (1W in their last 4) — which version turns up is the question.

Who is a good differential pick for Zimbabwe vs Australia?

Craig Ervine (ZIM) — In AUS in ZIM 2026, Craig Ervine has already posted a single-match best of 96 fantasy points against a 96-point average — a boom-or-bust profile most teams will skip.

Are there any notable stats for Zimbabwe vs Australia?

In their only previous meeting in AUS in ZIM 2026 (15 Sept), Australia came out on top. The highest individual score at Harare Sports Club, Harare in AUS in ZIM 2026 is Matt Renshaw's 109 off 94 balls. The best bowling figures at Harare Sports Club, Harare in AUS in ZIM 2026 are Newman Nyamhuri's 5/62.

What's a good fantasy XI for Zimbabwe vs Australia?

A balanced XI built from both squads: Brendan Taylor, Craig Ervine, Brian Bennett, Wessly Madhevere, Sikandar Raza, Brad Evans, Newman Nyamhuri, Nathan Ellis, Spencer Johnson, Matt Renshaw, Cooper Connolly. Adjust based on the confirmed playing XI closer to the toss.

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