Inglis and Ellis star as Australia complete Zimbabwe ODI sweep
Australia secured a narrow one-wicket victory over Zimbabwe to complete a 3-0 ODI series sweep. The match was decided in the final over after a strong performance by Zimbabwe's top order.
Why it matters
The result reflects the competitive nature of international cricket and the ongoing development of Zimbabwe's national team.
Josh Inglis and Nathan Ellis played key roles as Australia snatched a dramatic one-wicket win over Zimbabwe on Sunday in a tense climax to a three-match ODI series.
Australia completed a 3-0 sweep, but after comfortable victories in the first two matches, they needed a single from Ellis off the second-last ball to pip the hosts.
Zimbabwe won the toss and posted 271 for eight with unbeaten captain Sikandar Raza (81), Craig Ervine (59) and Innocent Kaia (55), who retired with a hamstring injury, scoring half-centuries.
After the cheap departures of Travis Head (6) and Matt Renshaw (4) – centurions in the earlier ODIs – wicketkeeper Inglis kept Australia in contention with a 103-run innings.
Soon after Inglis was bowled by Raza, the tourists needed nine runs from the final over to win at Harare Sports Club.
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