Cameron Green for Australia - (Source: AFP)On Sunday, September 20, Australia and Zimbabwe will lock horns for the 3rd and final ODI of the series. The Men in Yellow have already won the series with a brilliant win in the 2nd match. In the dead-rubber match, Australia will look to clean-sweep Zimbabwe series, while the hosts have their pride at stake.Talking about the 2nd ODI, Australia were asked to bat again for the 2nd time. The Men in Yellow put 356 runs on the board. Travis Head was the star with the bat as he scored 112 (84), which featured 15 fours and three sixes. Cooper Connolly also struck a fifty.In reply, Zimbabwe gave a good fight but were restricted to 272 runs on the board, resulting in an 84-run win for the Aussies. Both teams are expected to experiment with their combination for the 3rd match, and this article will shed light on Australia’s predicted playing XI for the 3rd ODI.Top Order: Mitchell Marsh, Travis Head, Cooper ConnollyCaptain Mitchell Marsh has been in fine touch and will continue to open the innings with Travis Head. The 34-year-old has already amassed 89 runs in 2 innings, averaging 44.50 with the bat. He slammed a brilliant fifty in the last ODI.Travis Head was under the scanner for his chopped-on dismissals, but the southpaw silenced all his critics with a brilliant century in the 2nd ODI. Head scored 112 (84), which is the fastest ton by a Australia player against Zimbabwe.Cooper Connolly has been a brilliant find for Australia. He has scored three consecutive fifties and become the first Australian batter since David Warner during the 2023 Cricket World Cup to achieve the feat.Talking about the Zimbabwe series, Connolly has scored 51 and 78 in the first two ODIs, Middle Order: Josh Inglis, Cameron Green, Matt Renshaw, Oliver PeakeAustralia have received a massive boost ahead of the 3rd ODI. Cameron Green missed the first two matches due to a shoulder niggle, but he has received a clearance from the medical team. Hence, the star all-rounder is expected to feature in the 3rd ODI.Green’s inclusion might mean that Josh Inglis will bat at No. 5. Since Inglis is keeping wickets, Alex Carey might have to make his way out of the team for Cameron Green. Talking about Josh Inglis, the right-handed batter has made just 25 runs in two innings and have a lot at stake in the upcoming match.Also Read: Adam Zampa Surpasses Shane Warne To Set World Record For AustraliaMatt Renshaw got off to a brilliant start in the 1st ODI as he scored a century. He amassed 109 (94), which featured seven fours and three sixes. Similarly, Oliver Peake has struggled for runs, but since he is the future of Australian cricket, the management will give him a long rope.Bowlers: Xavier Bartlett, Billy Stanlake, Josh Hazlewood, Adam ZampaXavier Bartlett has not played a solitary match in the series, and the third ODI could be a perfect opportunity for him to get match time. Bartlett is most likely to replace Nathan Ellis, who too requires timely rest. Rest, Billy Stanlake, Adam Zampa, and Josh Hazlewood will be the rest of the three bowlers to complete the bowling attack. Stanlake returned to the side for the 2nd ODI and will be a part of the 3rd match as well.Australia Predicted Playing XI vs Zimbabwe- 3rd ODI, 20261. Mitchell Marsh (capt), 2. Travis Head, 3. Cooper Connolly, 4. Josh Inglis (wk), 5. Cameron Green, 6. Matt Renshaw, 7. Ollie Peake, 8. Xavier Bartlett, 9. Adam Zampa, 10. Josh Hazlewood, 11. Spencer JohnsonAlso Read: Matt Short's One-Handed Stunner Ruins Marnus Labuschagne's 1st Innings After ODI Snub
