Australia's last-wicket scramble seals Zimbabwe series sweep
Josh Inglis scored 103 as Australia chased 272 and won by one wicket with a ball to spare.
Australia pulled off a dramatic one-wicket victory against Zimbabwe in Harare. Josh Inglis scored his second ODI century, and Nathan Ellis hit an unbeaten 36 to seal the win.
When number 11 Spencer Johnson joined Ellis at the crease, the tourists still needed 27 runs. The pair managed to score at a run a ball to get the job done.
Zimbabwe's Wessly Madhevere dropped Ellis in the penultimate over when he could have sealed victory. Then he gave away nine runs in the final over when Ellis hit a six off the first ball.
Australia claimed the series 3-0 and now head to South Africa for three ODIs starting Thursday in Durban.
- 272
- Target chased
- 3-0 to Australia
- Series result
- 36 not out from 44 balls
- Ellis final score
- Durban, South Africa
- Next match location
Why it mattersAustralia proved its ability to win tight matches even without several regular players, building momentum ahead of the South Africa tour.
AustraliaAustralia sweeps the Zimbabwe series and advances to a three-match ODI tour of South Africa starting this week.
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