Zim v Aus 2nd ODI 2026 – Hazlewood, Stanlake in, unchanged Zimbabwe choose to bowl


Australia welcomed again Josh Hazlewood, who has not performed an ODI since October final 12 months, in considered one of two adjustments to their successful XI in opposition to Zimbabwe for the second ODI in Harare.
Hazlewood didn’t play the primary match of the collection as his workload is managed in a busy season however has been introduced into the group, with Australia a win away from closing out the collection. The opposite swap can also be within the assault is Billy Stanlake, set to play his ninth ODI. The 2 quicks exchange Xavier Bartlett and Spencer Johnson.

They caught to the identical batting mixture with Mitch Marsh and Travis Head on the prime and Cooper Connolly at No.3 with Cameron Inexperienced nonetheless unavailable as a result of shoulder soreness though he’s anticipated to return in recreation three on Sunday.

Their line-up must front-up first as Sikandar Raza selected to bowl, with the hope his new-ball bowlers can exploit any early moisture to maintain them within the contest.

The match will likely be performed on a special floor to recreation one, which was wonderful for run-scoring. Whereas there may be nonetheless substantial grass overlaying, it’s anticipated to take some flip later within the day.

Zimbabwe caught to the identical group that had their moments in opposition to Australia three days in the past, with Brendan Taylor persevering with at No.4 and behind the stumps leaving no room for Tadiwanashe Marumani. Left-arm spinner Wellington Masakadza has as soon as once more been most popular to both of the legspinners Ryan Burl and Graeme Creamer. Each are on the bench.

Zimbabwe: 1 Brian Bennett, 3 Ben Curran, 3 Harmless Kaia, 4 Brendan Taylor (wk), 5 Craig Ervine, 6 Sikandar Raza (capt), 7 Wessly Madhevere, 8 Brad Evans, 9 Newman Nyamhuri, 10 Wellington Masakadza, 11 Blessing Murazabani

Australia: 1 Mitch Marsh (capt), 2 Travis Head, 3 Cooper Connolly, 4 Josh Inglis (wk), 5 Alex Carey, 6 Matt Renshaw, 7 Oliver Peake, 8 Nathan Ellis, 9 Adam Zampa, 10 Josh Hazlewood, 11 Billy Stanlake

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