ZIM vs AUS 3rd ODI, Harare: Form, XI clues, Dream11 picks and tactical takeaways

Australia go into the third ODI at Harare Sports Club on 20 September 2026 with a 2–0 lead in the series. Australia posted 356/6 in the second ODI after Zimbabwe chose to bowl first, and secured an 84-run victory after bowling Zimbabwe out for 272 in 48.3 overs. Australia have already shown a clear advantage with their batting across the first two games.

Form and player notes to guide selection

• Batting form: Cooper Connolly (129) and Matt Renshaw (124) are the leading series scorers for Australia. Travis Head's century in match two put him at 116 runs across two innings.
• All-round and finishing roles: Mitchell Marsh has scored useful runs in both matches (36 and 53), making him a strong small-format all-round pick for Dream11.
• Bowling: Nathan Ellis has been effective for Australia, with six wickets in the series so far. For Zimbabwe, Newman Nyamhuri and Brad Evans have five wickets apiece across the two games.
• Value picks: Wesley Madhevere's hitting down the order and his bowling wicket in the second ODI make him a budget-friendly multi-skill pick. Alex Carey contributes with wicketkeeping and lower-middle-order batting.

Dream11 guidance and recommended combinations

• Vice-captain options: Cooper Connolly and Matt Renshaw due to consistent runs.
• Sample fantasy teams provided in the source split around two lineups, both using a mix of Australian top-order batters and Zimbabwe's wicket-taking bowlers. Common selections include Marsh, Head, Connolly, Renshaw, Sikandar Raza, Brad Evans, Nathan Ellis and Newman Nyamhuri.
• Budget/bargain picks: Wesley Madhevere and Alex Carey were suggested as punt picks.

• Prioritise Australia's red-hot batters (Connolly, Renshaw, Head).
• Pick one or two Zimbabwe bowlers who have taken wickets (Nyamhuri, Brad Evans) as differential options.
• Include a wicketkeeper who bats in the lower middle order (Alex Carey or Josh Inglis) to increase chance of runs and dismissals.
• Combine an all-rounder (Mitchell Marsh or Sikandar Raza) for steady points across disciplines.

Australia look likely to complete the series sweep if current form holds. For fantasy lineups, focus on Australia's in-form batters, an all-rounder captain, and a couple of Zimbabwe bowlers who can pick up wickets and offer differential value.