Zimbabwe and Australia start their three-match ODI series in Harare on Saturday with the first match between the hosts and the current world champions. Cricket fans in India will be looking forward to knowing when the match will be played and where the match will be watched online.
The first ODI is scheduled for Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at the Harare Sports Club in Harare, Zimbabwe. The match will start at 1:00 PM IST, and the toss will be made about 30 minutes earlier.
The match details of Zimbabwe vs Australia 1st ODI are as follows.
The three-match series will be a big opportunity for both teams ahead of the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup. Zimbabwe will be looking to make the most of home conditions, and Australia will attempt to analyze the players and combinations before the World Cup.
Australia will be led by Mitchell Marsh, with regular captain Pat Cummins also being rested for this tour. Travis Head is also back in the team and will add much experience and power to Australia's batting lineup.
Zimbabwe will be captained by Sikandar Raza after Richard Ngarava was ruled out with a lower-back injury. Veteran players like Brendan Taylor and Graeme Cremer have also come back in.
When and where will the 1st ODI be played?
The Zimbabwe vs Australia 1st ODI will take place on September 15, 2026, at Harare Sports Club.
The match will start at 1:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST). The toss will take place at approximately 12:30 PM IST.
ZIM vs AUS 1st ODI Timing in India. Date: September 15, 2026. Day: Tuesday. Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare. Match start: 1:00 PM IST. Toss: 12:30 PM IST. ZIM vs AUS 1st ODI Live Telecast in India
The Zimbabwe vs Australia 1st ODI will not have a television broadcast in India, according to the latest broadcaster information as reported by NDTV Sports.
Therefore, fans looking for the match on conventional sports television channels will not find a live telecast for this game.
Pre-Series Conference: Australia Captain, Mitchell Marsh ahead of the ODI series opener against Zimbabwe this Tuesday at Harare Sports Club.#ZIMvAUS #ExperienceZimbabwe pic.twitter.com/RoSVGy1PTL
— Zimbabwe Cricket (@ZimCricketv) September 14, 2026
Where can I watch ZIM vs AUS 1st ODI Live streaming?
The good news for Indian cricket fans is that the match will be available through FanCode.
The FanCode app and website will provide live streaming of the Zimbabwe vs Australia ODI series in India. So supporters can watch the match online instead of on television.
Why is this series important?
Both sides will have an opportunity to strengthen their ODI combinations ahead of the 2027 World Cup, which South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia will jointly host.
Australia’s tour to Zimbabwe also marks its return to Zimbabwe for a bilateral ODI series after several years. With limited ODI opportunities before the World Cup, the matches will help Australia’s management assess squad depth and player roles.
Zimbabwe will have the great advantage of playing a top-ranked opponent at home, and as such, they will be able to test their players against the best international competition available.
