Zimbabwe and Australia will contest a three-match ODI series in Harare beginning September 15, 2026, marking the first bilateral 50-over tour by the Australians on Zimbabwean soil in more than a decade. The series serves as an early building block for both nations ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup cycle.
Series context and squad highlights
Sikandar Raza will captain Zimbabwe in the absence of Richard Ngarava, who is sidelined with a lower-back injury. The hosts have recalled experienced campaigners Brendan Taylor and Graeme Cremer to supplement a core featuring Craig Ervine, Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl and Blessing Muzarabani.
Australia will be led by Mitchell Marsh, with Pat Cummins and much of the senior group rested for the upcoming South Africa tour. Travis Head, Josh Hazlewood, Alex Carey and Adam Zampa provide veteran presence, while uncapped trio Cooper Connolly, Joel Davies and Oliver Peake are in line for potential debuts.
Historically, Australia holds a commanding 29-4 advantage across 33 ODI meetings, though recent upsets in the format suggest past records offer limited predictive value.
Zimbabwe vs Australia ODI 2026 schedule
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| September 15, 2026 | 1st ODI | Harare Sports Club, Harare |
| September 18, 2026 | 2nd ODI | Harare Sports Club, Harare |
| September 20, 2026 | 3rd ODI | Harare Sports Club, Harare |
Where to watch ZIM vs AUS ODI 2026 by region
India
All three ODIs stream live on the FanCode app and website. No traditional TV broadcast is scheduled for the series.
Australia
Live coverage on Foxtel, with Kayo Sports providing digital and mobile streaming. The tour will not be available on free-to-air television.
Zimbabwe
ZBC TV is the official broadcast partner, with live streaming also available on the ZBC streaming platform.
United Kingdom & Ireland
Streaming via Hotstar.
Pakistan & Bangladesh
Streaming via Tapmad.
Canada
Streaming via Hotstar.
United Arab Emirates
No broadcaster has been officially confirmed at the time of writing. Fans are advised to monitor regional sports platforms closer to the opening match.
ZIM vs AUS ODI 2026 start times worldwide
| Match | Local (CAT) | India (IST) | Pakistan (PKT) | UK (BST) | USA (ET) | Australia (AEST) | UAE (GST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | 9:30 a.m. | 1:00 p.m. | 12:30 p.m. | 8:30 a.m. | 3:30 a.m. | 5:30 p.m. | 11:30 a.m. |
| 2nd ODI | 9:30 a.m. | 1:00 p.m. | 12:30 p.m. | 8:30 a.m. | 3:30 a.m. | 5:30 p.m. | 11:30 a.m. |
| 3rd ODI | 9:30 a.m. | 1:00 p.m. | 12:30 p.m. | 8:30 a.m. | 3:30 a.m. | 5:30 p.m. | 11:30 a.m. |
What’s at stake
With the World Cup cycle now underway, the series offers Zimbabwe an opportunity to assess whether their recent T20 upset signaled a deeper shift in competitiveness at home. For Australia, the tour provides fringe players a rare platform to press for inclusion in the selectors’ longer-term plans.