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Zimbabwe Wins Toss, Elects to Bat Against Australia in Third ODI

Josh Inglis scored 103 and Nathan Ellis finished unbeaten on 36 as Australia survived a final-over scare to seal a 3-0 series sweep.

  • On Sunday, Australia completed a 3-0 series sweep over Zimbabwe, securing a one-wicket victory at Harare Sports Club with Nathan Ellis guiding the tourists to 272 runs with one ball remaining.
  • Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza led his team to 271/8 after opting to bat first, while Craig Ervine became the oldest batter from a full-member nation to score an ODI half-century at 41 years and 32 days.
  • Wicketkeeper Josh Inglis anchored Australia's chase with a composed 103 runs off 102 balls, though Zimbabwe bowler Brad Evans claimed 4/47 to keep the hosts in contention until the final over.
  • Australia's victory nearly slipped away when Wessly Madhevere dropped Ellis in the penultimate over, but Ellis responded by smashing a six off the first ball of the final over to seal the win.
  • Australia now moves on to South Africa for three ODI fixtures beginning on Thursday in Durban, concluding their first tour of Zimbabwe in 12 years with a clean sweep.
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Inglis, Ellis steer Aussies to tense win over Zimbabwe

Australia have beaten Zimbabwe by one wicket in the third ODI to wrap up a 3-0 series clean sweep in Harare, with Josh Inglis smacking a fine century.

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