Zimbabwe will be up against Australia for a 3 match ODI series down under. The 1st ODI will be played on 28th August 2022. Both the teams are coming on the back of series defeats, Australia will be looking to rub off the 3-2 loss to Sri Lanka in their last ODI series. Zimbabwe also was not able to do much in the recently concluded series against India which they lost 0-3. In this article, we will provide AUS vs ZIM, Prediction, Captain & Vice-Captain, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Head-to-head, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Weather, and other updates.
AUS vs ZIM: Match Details
| Match | Australia vs Zimbabwe |
| Date | 28th August |
| Time | 9:40 am Local, 5:10 am IST |
| Venue | Tony Ireland Stadium, Townsville |
| Live Streaming | Available on the FanCode App and Website |
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AUS vs ZIM: Tony Ireland Stadium, Pitch Report, and Weather Forecast-
The pitch at the Tony Ireland Stadium is expected to be balanced with equal opportunities for both the batters and the bowlers. The surface might have some purchase for the quick bowlers. The average score at this venue is 232 based on the last five matches. Recent stats suggest that teams enjoy chasing on this ground. So, the captains would be looking to field first if they win the toss.
The forecast shows the weather to be overcast. The average temperature in Townsville is expected to be upwards of 23°C.
Injury Update:
As of now, there is no such news about any injury. But we will update if there is any official confirmation regarding the injury.
AUS vs ZIM Head-to-Head Records:
In the last five matches between the two sides Australia have won 4 games. The last game where these two sides met was way back in 2014, Zimbabwe was able to defeat Australia in that encounter.
Form Guide (Last 5 Matches)
| Australia | W | L | L | L | W |
| Zimbabwe | L | L | L | L | W |
AUS vs ZIM Player Stats:
| Player | Team | ODI Matches | Runs | Wickets |
| Steven Smith | Australia | 130 | 4459 | 28 |
| Sean Williams | Zimbabwe | 145 | 4237 | 76 |
| Mitchell Starc | Australia | 99 | 428 | 195 |
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AUS vs ZIM Dream11 Top Picks:
- Aaron Finch: The Aussie skipper would definitely look to contribute from the top of the order against a not so strong bowling lineup in familiar conditions. He definitely should be considered for the fantasy team.
- Josh Hazlewood: The right-arm quick has continued to impress everyone for a long time now and has also become much more experienced now. He would be a crucial pick in the fantasy team.
AUS vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction Team:
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AUS vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction Team:
- Wicketkeeper: Regis Chakabva
- Batters: David Warner, Aaron Finch, Ryan Burl
- All-rounders: Sean Williams, Glenn Maxwell, Sikandar Raza
- Bowlers: Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Luke Jongwe
Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain:
Captain: David Warner
Vice-Captain: Sikandar Raza
AUS vs ZIM Probable XI:
Australia: David Warner, Aaron Finch (c), Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Alex Carey (wk), Adam Zampa, Mitchell Starc, Sean Abbott, Josh Hazlewood.
Zimbabwe: Innocent Kaia, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Wesley Madhevere, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Regis Chakabva (c & wk), Ryan Burl, Luke Jongwe, Brad Evans, Victor Nyauchi, Richard Ngarava.
AUS vs ZIM Dream11 Match Prediction: Who will win?
Australia start as clear favorites.
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