AUS vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction 1st ODI, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Updates

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Australia and Zimbabwe will play the first ODI of the three-match series on Sunday (August 28) at the Tony Ireland Stadium, Townsville. Australia last played an ODI series against Sri Lanka and lost the series by 3-2 margin. They also lost the previous series against Pakistan and are yet to win an ODI series this year. Zimbabwe last played a series against India and lost the three-match series. They did defeat Bangladesh in the previous series by 2-1.

Australia and Zimbabwe last played an ODI back in 2014. Zimbabwe won that game by 3 wickets after chasing a target of 210 runs. This was Zimbabwe’s first win over Australia in ODIs since 1983.

AUS vs ZIM Match Details:

Australia vs Zimbabwe, 1st ODI

Venue: Tony Ireland Stadium, Townsville

Date & Time: 28th August at 5:10 AM IST and 9:40 AM Local Time

Live Streaming: SonyLIV

AUS vs ZIM, 1st ODI, Pitch Report:

The pitch is expected to remain balanced throughout the match. The average first innings score in the last 5 ODI matches has been 232 runs. The pacers are likely to play a key role in this match.

Injury News:

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AUS vs ZIM, 1st ODI Probable Playing XIs:

Australia

Aaron Finch (c), David Warner, Steve Smith, Alex Carey (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood

Zimbabwe

Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Innocent Kaia, Sean Williams, Tony Munyonga, Sikandar Raza, Regis Chakabva (c & wk), Ryan Burl, Luke Jongwe, Brad Evans, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani

Top Picks for AUS vs ZIM Dream11 Match:

Top Picks – Batters

David Warner:

He has played 5 ODIs for Australia this year and has scored 155 runs at an average of 31 and a strike rate of 83.33. All these five games came against Sri Lanka in June. In the fourth game of the five-match series, Warner scored 99 runs off 112 deliveries and missed a well-deserved century.

Steven Smith:

He has not played many ODI matches for Australia in the last one year. This year, he has played only 2 matches and his last ODI appearance before these games happened back in 2020. Smith has scored over 4400 runs in 130 ODI matches. This series will be an important one for the right-handed batter to prepare himself for the upcoming series as well as the World Cup.

Top Picks – All-Rounders

Sikandar Raza:

He was a part of the squad that defeated Australia in the last ODI game and will have a lot of lessons to share with other teammates. The all-rounder has been in sensational form for Zimbabwe in the recent past. In 12 ODIs this year, he has made 615 runs at an average of 61.50 and a strike rate of 93.18. Before the start of this year, he had scored three centuries in his entire career which started long back in 2013. He has scored 3 centuries this year and will be looking to add a few more in this series.

Marcus Stoinis:

This will be the 50th ODI for Marcus Stoinis and he will be looking to make it count with his batting as well as bowling. The 33-years-old all-rounder has made 612 runs at an average of 27.81 and has picked 34 wickets as well.

Top Picks – Bowlers

Mitchell Starc:

He has been picked in the playing 11 and will be playing his first ODI since July last year. He will be roaring to make a great comeback considering that it will be his 100th ODI game. In 99 ODI matches, Starc has picked 195 wickets at an average of 22.45.

Blessing Muzarabani:

After missing the limited-overs series against Bangladesh and India, Blessing Muzarabani is finally back in the squad for this series. He has picked 46 wickets in 33 ODIs at an average of 29.91, an economy of 5.14, and a strike rate of 34.8.

Top Picks – Wicketkeepers

Regis Chakabva:

The captain of the Zimbabwe team has been in decent form recently. He scored his maiden ODI century this month against Bangladesh. The wicketkeeper-batter has scored 1110 runs in 58 ODIs at an average of 21.34.

AUS vs ZIM Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for AUS vs ZIM Dream11 Team for Fantasy Cricket:

Regis Chakabva, Alex Carey, David Warner (C), Steven Smith, Ryan Burl, Innocent Kaia, Sikandar Raza (VC), Cameron Green, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Blessing Muzarabani

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for AUS vs ZIM Dream11 Team for Fantasy Cricket:

Regis Chakabva, David Warner, Steven Smith (C), Aaron Finch, Ryan Burl, Mitchell Marsh, Marcus Stoinis (VC), Sikandar Raza, Josh Hazlewood, Luke Jongwe, Blessing Muzarabani

AUS vs ZIM Risky Captaincy Choice:

Cameron Green:

He has been an exceptional performer for Australia in Test matches and is the reason Australia is keen on giving him opportunities in other formats as well. The all-rounder has played 7 ODIs till now and has scored 153 runs.

Ryan Burl:

He has made 494 runs in 31 ODIs at an average of 22.45 and a strike rate of 71.69. In 10 matches this year, Burl has scored over 20 runs in an innings thrice only.

Player you should avoid:

Marnus Labuschagne:

Australia have not picked Marnus Labuschagne in the playing 11 for this match because they wanted to have a lot of all-rounders in the team. Hence, you can avoid picking the batter in your team for this match.

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Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.