Zimbabwe vs Australia 2nd ODI: Toss, Playing XI & Latest Update

Zimbabwe vs Australia 2nd ODI: Zimbabwe Win Toss, Opt to Bowl; Hazlewood Returns for Australia

• Zimbabwe have won the toss and elected to bowl first against Australia in the second ODI of the three-match series at the Harare Sports Club on Friday, September 18, 2026.

  
  

• Australia currently lead the series 1-0 after winning the opening ODI by 59 runs.

Zimbabwe Choose to Bowl First

• Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza decided to field first after winning the toss.

  
  

• Raza said the team would look to make use of the new ball and put Australia under early pressure. Zimbabwe will be aiming to level the three-match series with a victory in Harare.

Australia Make Two Changes

• Australia have made two changes to their playing XI.

• Josh Hazlewood and Billy Stanlake come into the side, replacing Xavier Bartlett and Spencer Johnson.

• Australia captain Mitchell Marsh said he would have chosen to bat first had Australia won the toss. He also praised Matt Renshaw's maiden ODI century from the opening match.

Australia Playing XI - Zimbabwe vs Australia 2nd ODI

• Mitchell Marsh (c), Travis Head, Cooper Connolly, Josh Inglis (wk), Alex Carey, Matt Renshaw, Oliver Peake, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Billy Stanlake

Zimbabwe Playing XI - Zimbabwe vs Australia 2nd ODI

• Brian Bennett, Ben Curran, Innocent Kaia, Brendan Taylor (wk), Craig Ervine, Sikandar Raza (c), Wessly Madhevere, Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Newman Nyamhuri, Blessing Muzarabani

Australia Lead the Series 1-0

• Australia won the first ODI by 59 runs after scoring 294/8 and bowling Zimbabwe out for 235 in 45.1 overs.

• Matt Renshaw starred with 109 runs, registering his maiden ODI century, while Cooper Connolly contributed 51.

• With the ball, Nathan Ellis claimed 5/31, while Zimbabwe's Newman Nyamhuri also impressed with a five-wicket haul.

What Is at Stake?

• Australia can seal the three-match ODI series with another victory, while Zimbabwe need a win to take the contest into a deciding third match.

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• The second ODI is being played at Harare Sports Club, with Australia batting first after Zimbabwe chose to bowl.

Latest Update - Zimbabwe vs Australia 2nd ODI

• Toss: Zimbabwe won and elected to bowl

• Series: Australia lead 1-0

• Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare

• Australia: 2 changes — Hazlewood and Stanlake in

• Zimbabwe: Same XI

• Match: 2nd ODI, Australia tour of Zimbabwe 2026

Bottom Line: Zimbabwe have made the first move by choosing to bowl, while Australia's return of Josh Hazlewood adds experience to their attack. With Australia one win away from sealing the series, Zimbabwe face the immediate task of restricting the visitors and keeping the three-match contest alive. - Zimbabwe vs Australia 2nd ODI