Zimbabwe defeated Australia by three wickets to win the third ODI in a well-known victory on the Riverway Stadium in Queensland.
It was solely Zimbabwe’s third win in opposition to Australia in 33 makes an attempt and their first since 2014 in Harare. This was additionally the primary time they’ve defeated Australia in Australia in ODI cricket.
Regardless of this loss, Australia sealed the ODI sequence 2-1 because of their victories within the opening two matches.
Chasing 142, Zimbabwe had an honest partnership on the high, with Takudzwanashe Kaitano and Tadiwanashe Marumani giving them a 38-run opening stand. However after Kaitano was dismissed on 19 by Hazlewood, the guests must endure some jitters.
Hazlewood then despatched Wessly Madhevere (2) and Sean Williams packing on back-to-back deliveries to additional improve the stress within the Zimbabwe camp.
Sikandar Raza (8) additionally couldn’t a lot of a contribution and Marumani’s dismissal for a well-made 35 by Inexperienced had the guests wobbling at 77/5.
A vital partnership of 38 runs between skipper Regis Chakabva and Tony Munyonga then calmed some nerves. The pair batted patiently, taking their time, whereas not taking any pointless dangers.
Their stand took Zimbabwe to 115, when Ashton Agar put one other spanner of their hopes of a Zimbabwe victory. Munyonga was bowled for 17 by the left-arm spinner, with the guests nonetheless needing 17 extra runs for a win.
Chakabva, joined by the hero with the ball Ryan Burl edged Zimbabwe sealed a well-known win. Chakabva would play a captain’s knock of (37*) whereas Burl scored 11. Mitchell Starc claimed his 2 hundredth ODI wicket as he dismissed Burl late within the innings however Zimbabwe held their nerves to win the match by three wickets, with Brad Evans smashing residence the profitable runs.
Earlier, Zimbabwe captain Regis Chakabva received the toss on Saturday and the guests took three wickets inside the primary 10 overs and bowled Australia out for 141 runs.
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