Australia vs Zimbabwe ODI Series 2026 Preview
Everything to know before the three-match series, including the teams, key players, major storylines, World Cup preparation and the full schedule.
Read Series Preview →Australia vs Zimbabwe ODI Series 2026
Australia and Zimbabwe meet in a three-match ODI series in Harare. Follow the complete series schedule, preview, live coverage and match results as both teams build towards the 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup.
Teams
Australia 🇦🇺 vs Zimbabwe 🇿🇼
Format
3-Match ODI Series
Venue
Harare Sports Club, Harare
Series Coverage
This page is your central hub for Australia vs Zimbabwe. We will cover the overall series preview and live action here, followed by individual result articles after each ODI is completed.
Zimbabwe vs Australia, 1st ODI 2026
Follow the result, scorecard highlights and key moments from the opening ODI at Harare Sports Club.
View Report →Zimbabwe vs Australia, 2nd ODI 2026
Catch the full result and major talking points from the second ODI of the series.
Not covered yet →Zimbabwe vs Australia, 3rd ODI 2026
The final ODI result, standout performances and how the series finishes in Harare.
Not covered yet →Australia vs Zimbabwe ODI Schedule
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | September 15, 2026 | Harare Sports Club, Harare |
| 2nd ODI | September 18, 2026 | Harare Sports Club, Harare |
| 3rd ODI | September 20, 2026 | Harare Sports Club, Harare |
Series storyline:
Australia are using the Zimbabwe tour as part of their preparation
for the 2027 ODI World Cup, while Zimbabwe get a major home-series
opportunity against the reigning ODI world champions. Zimbabwe
have named Sikandar Raza as captain, with experienced players
Brendan Taylor and Graeme Cremer returning to the ODI squad.
What to Watch
The series offers Australia an opportunity to test combinations and give players valuable ODI exposure ahead of next year's World Cup. For Zimbabwe, the return of experienced campaigners and home conditions make the contest an intriguing challenge against one of the world's leading ODI sides.
Australia are led by Mitchell Marsh, while Zimbabwe will be captained by Sikandar Raza after Richard Ngarava was ruled out with a lower-back injury. The series also marks Australia's first ODI visit to Zimbabwe in more than a decade.