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Australia sweeps Zimbabwe ODI series 3-0

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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. ~~Chasing~~ After an early top-order collapse left the ~~total, Australia~~ visitors at 245 for nine, Nathan Ellis (36 not out) and Spencer Johnson guided the team to the target. Josh Inglis was ~~aided by~~ a ~~century from Josh Inglis—his~~ standout performer, scoring 103 runs to mark his second ODI ~~hundred—and a 36 not out from Nathan Ellis following an early top-order collapse.~~ century. Zimbabwe had posted 271/8, driven by an unbeaten 81 from Sikandar Raza, 55 from Innocent Kaia, and 59 from Craig ~~Ervine.~~ 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.

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