AUS vs ZIM, 2nd ODI, Match Prediction- Who will win today’s match?

Australia will be locking horns with Zimbabwe in the second ODI at the Tony Ireland Stadium in Townsville on Wednesday, August 31. The Aussies would be heading into this contest oozing with confidence on the back of an impressive five-wicket victory in the series opener a couple of days ago. The hosts showcased an outstanding performance with both bat and ball and while star opener David Warner laid a solid foundation with an impactful half-century, middle-order sensation Glenn Maxwell added finishing touches by using his amazing power-hitting skills to take the hosts over the line in just the 34th over.

Zimbabwe would need to work really hard on their batting as most of the batters including in-form Sikandar Raza could only manage single digit scores. Only opener Tadiwanashe Marumani (45) and number three batter Wesley Madhevere (72) were the impactful performers for the visitors and a vital 31 from the Zimbabwean skipper helped them post exactly 200.

The visitors would now be hoping to showcase a much-improved performance with the series on the line and look for a way to pull off an upset over the five-time world champions.

AUS vs ZIM Match Details

Venue:  Tony Ireland Stadium, Townsville

Date & Time:  August 31, 5:10 AM

Live Streaming:  SonyLiv app

Broadcasting: Sony Six

AUS vs ZIM Pitch Report

The wicket at Townsville is a perfect batting paradise and the batters can score freely and hit the ball all over the park once they are well set at the crease. The bowlers might have a tough time and would not be getting the assistance that is needed. Batting will be pretty much easy in the second innings. Therefore, the captain winning the toss will look to bowl first.

AUS vs ZIM, 2ND ODI, Probable Playing XIs

Australia:

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

Zimbabwe:

Innocent Kaia, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wesley Madhevere, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Regis Chakabva (c & wk), Ryan Burl, Blessing Muzarabani, Brad Evans, Richard Ngarava, Victor Nyauchi

Probable best batter of the match:

David Warner:

Explosive opener David Warner has been Australia’s proven match-winner for a long time and has the ability to single-handedly take the match away from the opposition once he is well set in the middle. Warner helped Australia in laying a solid foundation during their chase in the last game with a vital knock of 57.

Probable best bowler of the match:

Cameron Green

Cameron Green who had taken a match-winning fifer in the first game would be expected to maintain consistence in the second match as well. He was the star with the ball in hand for Australia with outstanding bowling figures of 5/33 from his nine overs at an economy if 3.7.

 Today’s Match Prediction: Australia to win the match

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