Zimbabwe Predicted Playing XI vs Australia- 3rd ODI, 2026. PC- AFPZimbabwe will be at loggerheads with Australia in the third ODI of the three-match series to avoid the whitewash. The final match of the series will be contested at the Harare Sports Club, Harare, on Sunday (September 20).The mighty top order of the mighty Aussies returned to their prime best in the AUS vs ZIM 2nd ODI, with Travis Head (112), Mitchell Marsh (53) and Cooper Connolly (78). Down the order, Oliver Peake slammed an emphatic 19-ball 41, helping Australia post 356-6 on the board.In reply to that, Zimbabwe tried their best but ended on just 272-10. The top and middle order contributed to the innings, but none of them could go big, as they lost the second ODI at Harare by 84 runs. In this article, we will analyse what changes can be made to the Zimbabwe Playing XI vs Australia for 3rd ODI.Top Order: Brian Bennett, Ben Curran, Innocent KaiaThe openers, Brian Bennett and Ben Curran, looked in sublime form in the AUS vs ZIM 2nd ODI, sharing an opening partnership of almost 50 runs. However, both fell against Matthew Renshaw, and now they will look to end the series on a high. Since his return to ODI cricket after three years, Innocent Kaia hasn't had a great time in 2026, averaging just 21.40 after five innings. In the last outing, he was looking promising but Adam Zampa ended his stay on 34. The Zimbabwean number three would want a stylish knock to get his mojo back. For now, it seems he could retain himself in the Zimbabwe Playing XI vs Australia for 3rd ODI.Also Read: Adam Zampa Surpasses Shane Warne To Set World Record For AustraliaMiddle Order & All-Rounders: Craig Ervine, Brendan Taylor, Sikandar Raza, Brad EvansThe way Craig Ervine and Brendan Taylor were taking the attack to the Aussies in the AUS vs ZIM 2nd ODI during their partnership, it looked like the Chevrons might have the game set for themselves. However, then the visitors got a chance to sneak back into the game. As the senior batters retain their places in the Zimbabwe Playing XI vs Australia for 3rd ODI, they will like to convert starts into massive innings. Not only is Sikandar Raza the interim captain of Zimbabwe, but he is also the best cricketer in the ZIM Playing vs AUS. The all-rounder might have picked up no wickets in the last game, but he has been a delightful batter throughout the series.Brad Evans is indeed a special all-rounder, which his ODI stats suggest: 270 runs and 25 wickets in 22 matches. However, Zimbabwe are using him as a new-ball bowler, which is a bit too harsh on him. Although he got punished in the last game, Evans was also able to return with three wickets. Bowlers: Wessly Madhevere, Newman Nyamhuri, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing MuzarabaniBlessing Muzarabani has been the best bowler in the ZIM Playing vs AUS, despite not taking wickets in the first two matches. The Australians have always respected the promising fast bowler and attacked the rest of the bowlers. But the paceman would need to step up in the final game of the series.In Richard Ngarava's absence, Newman Nyamhuri is slotted in the Zimbabwe Playing XI vs Australia. Although he is being used as the first change bowler, he still can contribute highly whenever he gets varaible conditions. Thus, he would retain his place. The Chevrons are banking on their spinners, Wellington Masakadza and Wessly Madhevere, in this series. The two have shared just three wickets between them in two matches, but they will be in the Zimbabwe Playing XI vs Australia for the 3rd ODI, as they kept the Australian batters in check in their last outing. Zimbabwe Predicted Playing XI vs Australia- 3rd ODI, 20261) Brian Bennett 2) Ben Curran 3) Innocent Kaia 4) Brendan Taylor (wk) 5) Sikandar Raza (c) 6) Craig Ervine 7) Brad Evans 8) Newman Nyamhuri 9) Wellington Masakadza 10) Blessing Muzarabani 11) Wessly MadhevereAlso Read: Pakistan Legend Saqlain Mushtaq Threatened On Call Recording Leak, Spinner Reacts
