# Australia sweeps Zimbabwe ODI series 3-0 > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/australia-and-zimbabwe-odi-cricket-series > Updated: 2026-09-20T16:35:35.000Z. Sources: 31. Developments: 3. Australia and Zimbabwe commenced a three-match One-Day International (ODI) series in Harare, serving as preparation for the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup. Australia took an early advantage by winning the first match by 59 runs, led by Matt Renshaw’s century and Nathan Ellis’s five-wicket haul. They extended their lead in the second ODI with an 84-run victory, securing an unassailable 2-0 lead. Travis Head scored 112 runs, surpassing the 9,000-run mark in international cricket, while Adam Zampa became the fastest Australian spinner to claim 200 ODI wickets. Australia completed the 3-0 series sweep in the third ODI with a dramatic one-wicket victory at Harare Sports Club, reaching the target of 272 with just one ball to spare. After an early top-order collapse left the visitors at 245 for nine, Nathan Ellis (36 not out) and Spencer Johnson guided the team to the target. Josh Inglis was a standout performer, scoring 103 runs to mark his second ODI century. Zimbabwe had posted 271/8, driven by an unbeaten 81 from Sikandar Raza, 55 from Innocent Kaia, and 59 from Craig Ervine, while Brad Evans led the Zimbabwean bowling attack with four wickets. Following the tour of Zimbabwe, the Australian squad is scheduled to travel to South Africa for three ODI fixtures in Durban. The squad is expected to be bolstered by the arrival of fast bowlers Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc for the South African leg of the tour. ## Claims - Australia won the third ODI against Zimbabwe by one wicket (corroborated by 3 sources) - Zimbabwe scored 271/8 in their 50 overs (corroborated by 3 sources) - Josh Inglis scored a century to help Australia chase the target (corroborated by 3 sources) - Innocent Kaia retired hurt due to a hamstring injury (corroborated by 3 sources) - Australia completed a 3-0 series sweep (corroborated by 2 sources) - Sikandar Raza scored an unbeaten 81 off 72 deliveries (corroborated by 2 sources) - Nathan Ellis took 3 for 50 (corroborated by 2 sources) - Craig Ervine became the oldest batter from a full-member nation to score an ODI fifty (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-20: Australia sweeps Zimbabwe ODI series with one-wicket win Australia completed a 3-0 ODI series sweep against Zimbabwe with a thrilling one-wicket victory in Harare, anchored by a Josh Inglis century and a late cameo from Nathan Ellis. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/australia-sweeps-zimbabwe-odi-series-before-south-africa-tour ### 2026-09-17: Australia completes ODI series sweep against Zimbabwe Australia secured a 3-0 ODI series sweep against Zimbabwe, clinching the final match by one wicket in a dramatic finish led by Josh Inglis and Nathan Ellis. 20 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/australia-clinches-odi-series-lead-against-zimbabwe-in-harare ### 2026-09-13: Australia and Zimbabwe begin three-match ODI series in Harare Australia and Zimbabwe begin a three-match ODI series in Harare on September 15, 2026, serving as vital preparation for the 2027 Cricket World Cup. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zimbabwe-names-odi-squad-for-series-against-australia --- Cite as: Australia sweeps Zimbabwe ODI series 3-0. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/australia-and-zimbabwe-odi-cricket-series