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Australia<\/strong> completed a clean sweep over Zimbabwe<\/strong> after securing a dramatic one-wicket victory in the third and final ODI of their 2026 tour at Harare Sports Club. Chasing 272, Australia were pushed to the brink by a disciplined Zimbabwe bowling attack but eventually reached the target with just one wicket remaining and one ball to spare.<\/p>\n After Zimbabwe elected to bat first, they produced a strong total of 271\/8 in their allotted 50 overs. Innocent Kaia<\/strong> provided a solid foundation with 55 off 66 balls, while Craig Ervine<\/strong><\/a> contributed a patient 59 from 79 deliveries. However, it was Sikandar Raza<\/strong> who gave the innings its late impetus with an impressive 81 off 72 balls, including seven fours and a six.<\/p>\n Brian Bennett<\/strong> also chipped in with a brisk 30 off 29 balls, while Brad Evans<\/strong> added 11 from 11 deliveries. Zimbabwe\u2019s lower order struggled to contribute significantly, but Raza\u2019s innings ensured the hosts finished with a competitive score.<\/p>\n Nathan Ellis<\/strong> was Australia\u2019s standout bowler, claiming 3\/50 from his 10 overs. Spencer Johnson<\/strong> picked up two wickets for 50 runs, while Adam Zampa<\/strong> also returned figures of 2\/53. Xavier Bartlett<\/strong> bowled his full quota but conceded 69 runs without taking a wicket.<\/p>\n Also READ: ZIM vs AUS: Adam Zampa reaches special milestone in series-clinching 2nd ODI<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Australia\u2019s chase got off to a shaky start, with Mitchell Marsh<\/strong> and Travis Head<\/strong><\/a> departing cheaply. Cooper Connolly<\/strong> then made 21 before Alex Carey<\/strong> provided valuable support with 34 off 30 balls. The visitors, however, found their main anchor in Josh Inglis<\/strong>, who played a crucial innings of 103 from 102 deliveries, hitting 11 fours.<\/p>\n Inglis kept Australia in the contest as wickets continued to fall around him. Matt Renshaw<\/strong> scored four, while Ollie Peake<\/strong> made 19 from 32 balls. Ellis then played a crucial late-order role, scoring 36 off 44 deliveries, including two fours and a six. Zimbabwe\u2019s bowlers kept the pressure on throughout the chase. Evans was particularly impressive, taking 4\/47 from his 10 overs, while Graeme Cremer<\/strong> claimed 2\/53 and Sikandar Raza took 2\/42. Wesley Madhevere<\/strong> also picked up a wicket.<\/p>\n Despite losing nine wickets, Australia eventually reached 272\/9 in 49.5 overs to complete a thrilling one-wicket win. The result gave Australia a 3-0 series sweep, following their 59-run victory in the first ODI and 84-run triumph in the second match.<\/p>\n A thrilling win for Australia in the 3rd ODI against Zimbabwe \ud83d\udc4f \u2014 CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) September 20, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\nSikandar Raza leads Zimbabwe to competitive total<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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