Zimbabwe vs Australia, 1st ODI Commentary, Live Updates
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Match Ended
1st ODI, Harare Sports Club, Harare
, Sep 15, 2026
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That's a wrap from Harare - That brings us to the end of an entertaining contest, with Australia taking an early lead in the series. They will now look to seal the series in the next game, while Zimbabwe will be determined to bounce back and force a decider. We will be back here at the Harare Sports Club for the second ODI on Friday, September 18. The match gets underway at 7.30 am GMT, but make sure to join us early for all the build-up. Until then, cheers and goodbye!
The victorious skipper of Australia - Mitchell Marsh, on winning the match and representing Australia for the 100th time in ODIs, says it is a special day and a huge honour to represent Australia 100 times, and it is always really important in a three-match series to start with a win. On Australia's batting innings, he says they lost a couple of wickets in a little patch throughout the middle, but the way Alex Carey and Matt Renshaw built that partnership was crucial and Renshaw's innings was fantastic and got them to a really, probably just above-par total. On Matt Renshaw's maiden ODI hundred, he says they believe he is a quality player and has been for a long time, and now he is starting to take his opportunities and really sell himself in this line-up as he is very popular around the group and bowls really good off-spin, so it is a handy package and he is really proud of him as his first ODI 100 for Australia is always really special. On Nathan Ellis' first five-wicket haul in ODIs, he says he is a gem, an absolute gem, and he believes he is one of the best white-ball bowlers in the world who can bowl in all phases, wears his heart on his sleeve, and it is a privilege having him outside, so he is very happy for him and he was pumped to get his first five-wicket. On areas for improvement, he says there are always areas to improve and they are always looking for those little one percenters that they can keep improving and hopefully they can do that in the second game. On the crowd in Harare, he says it was great and he remembers sitting in those stands, he used to go and sit out there and sing all day, though he did not know what he was singing. It brings great memories and the music was going all day. He does not know how they do it but it was a great atmosphere.
The captain of Zimbabwe - Sikandar Raza says that they are disappointed with the result, especially after feeling they were in the contest for large parts of the game. He admits they did not start particularly well but was pleased with the way the side fought their way back into the match. He feels the game ultimately slipped away from them and believes a better showing with both bat and ball could have produced a different outcome. On whether greater discipline with the ball could have changed the result, Raza says it certainly could have. He describes it as a good but consistently slow wicket with few demons and says they needed to bowl disciplined lines and make the batters work for their runs. Instead, they offered too many loose deliveries that were put away to the boundary. Raza ends by saying that a better start and improved execution could have changed the story, but hopes the team will learn from the experience and return stronger in the next game.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH - Matt Renshaw wins the award for his all-round brilliance. He scored 109 off 94 balls and picked up 1/34 (4) with the ball. Renshaw says he just wanted to rebuild after they lost quick wickets, noting he was not under pressure and wanted to build a partnership. He says the pitch was hard and it got better as the game progressed, and he wanted to use that to his advantage, adding that it is always good to score a ton in ODIs and they are looking forward to the ODI World Cup next year here.
Presentation Time...
Ellis caps off a memorable five-wicket haul - Australia made a sharp start with the ball, as Spencer Johnson and Xavier Bartlett found early movement, with Bartlett striking quickly to set the tone. Nathan Ellis then shifted the momentum in the ninth over, removing both set batters, before Renshaw chipped in with another wicket. Zimbabwe fought back through the middle overs as Australia's spinners struggled to create the same impact, but Marsh turned to Ellis again and the pacer broke the big partnership on his return. Spencer Johnson then produced an unplayable yorker to remove Raza, and Australia never looked back. Cooper Connolly and Adam Zampa added a wicket each before Ellis fittingly returned to finish the job, completing a magnificent maiden five-wicket haul in ODIs as Australia wrapped up a comprehensive victory.
Renshaw's ton powers Australia - Earlier in the game, Australia posted a strong total, with Matt Renshaw's magnificent maiden ODI century the standout performance. Mitchell Marsh and Cooper Connolly combined for a valuable 50-run partnership, before Connolly later went on to notch up a composed fifty. Renshaw then took charge, forging partnerships of 72 with Carey and 75 with Oliver Peake to push the Aussies towards the 300-mark. Zimbabwe were a touch expensive with the ball, but Newman Nyamhuri had a day to remember, claiming his maiden ODI five-wicket haul. Brad Evans picked up two wickets, while Sikandar Raza chipped in with one.
Zimbabwe fall short but not without a fight - Despite an early setback, Zimbabwe recovered through a 44-run stand between Brian Bennett and Innocent Kaia, but losing both in the same over, followed by Brendan Taylor's failure to make an impact, left them 62/4. Sikandar Raza and Craig Ervine then reignited the chase, taking on Australia's spinners and finding the boundaries regularly. Both brought up fifties and their 98-run stand had Zimbabwe back in the hunt, only for Ervine to fall just as they began to settle. Raza battled on despite his knee injury, but with the required rate mounting and little support around him, his dismissal proved decisive. The lower order could not carry the fight further, as Zimbabwe eventually ran out of steam and fell 59 runs short.
Australia draw first blood - Australia take a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series after a commanding performance, with plenty of positives across all departments despite several big names missing from the squad. Zimbabwe showed plenty of fight and will have lessons to take from the contest, but the Aussies were sharper when it mattered, outclassing the hosts to take the opening game.
End Of The Over 45.1 : 235/10
0 Runs
- W 45.1
N. Nyamhuri
1 (3)
B. Muzarabani
0 (2)
N. Ellis
9.1-1-31-5
45.1
W
Nathan Ellis To Newman Nyamhuri OUT!
OUT! CASTLED! Nathan Ellis wraps things up with a five-wicket haul. Australia win the first ODI by 59 runs. Back-of-the-hand slower one, on the leg-pole, Newman Nyamhuri backs away to his leg side and has a swing at it. Misses out on getting bat on ball, and the ball goes on and hits the leg stump, with the bails flying off.
End Of The Over 45 : 235/9
6 Runs
- 044.1
- 644.2
- 044.3
- W 44.4
- 044.5
- 044.6
B. Muzarabani
0 (2)
N. Nyamhuri
1 (2)
A. Zampa
10-0-55-1
44.6
0
Adam Zampa To Blessing Muzarabani
Slider, into the batter, on leg, Blessing Muzarabani goes for a slog sweep but misses out. Get hit on his pads for no run.
44.5
0
Adam Zampa To Blessing Muzarabani
Quicker one, on the pads, Blessing Muzarabani rocks back and looks to tuck it away but misses and gets hit on his pads. A loud appeal for LBW but the umpire tunrs it down.
Blessing Muzarabani is the last man in.
44.4
W
Adam Zampa To Brad Evans OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! That's probably the final nail in the coffin for Zimbabwe. Adam Zampa gets a wicket in his final over. He gives this one some more air, full and on middle, turns away as this is a leg-break. Brad Evans once again goes for a swipe across the line but can only manage a top edge. It goes up in the air towards short third man, where Spencer Johnson moves to his left and takes an easy catch. Australia just one wicket away from the win now.
44.3
0
Adam Zampa To Brad Evans
Flatter, shortish and angling into leg, Brad Evans goes for the slog sweep again but gets a inside edge onto his pads again.
44.2
6
Adam Zampa To Brad Evans
SIX! Up, up and away! Wrong'un, full and on middle, turns in. Brad Evans gets down on one knee and nails the slog sweep over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.
44.1
0
Adam Zampa To Brad Evans
Tossed up, full and on middle, Brad Evans goes down for the sweep but gets an inside edge onto his pads.
End Of The Over 44 : 229/8
2 Runs
- W 43.1
- 143.2
- 043.3
- 043.4
- 143.5
- 043.6
N. Nyamhuri
1 (2)
B. Evans
12 (16)
N. Ellis
9-1-31-4
43.6
0
Nathan Ellis To Newman Nyamhuri
Much fuller and just outside off, Newman Nyamhuri goes for the drive but misses. 66 needed in 36 balls!
43.5
1
Nathan Ellis To Brad Evans
Good length and on off, Brad Evans runs it down to deep third for one.
43.4
0
Nathan Ellis To Brad Evans
Back of a length and around off, Brad Evans has a heave across the line but fails to connect.
43.3
0
Nathan Ellis To Brad Evans
Pace off, on a length and on off, Brad Evans pushes it towards cover.
43.2
1
Nathan Ellis To Newman Nyamhuri
Full and on off, Newman Nyamhuri looks to drive but gets an inside edge towards fine leg for a single.
Into the tail now. Newman Nyamhuri comes out to the middle.
43.1
W
Nathan Ellis To Wellington Masakadza OUT!
OUT! LBW! That is a terrific review from Australia! Nathan Ellis lands this on a good length, on middle and leg. Wellington Masakadza stays back in his crease and tries to flick it away but the ball skids through and thuds him on the pads. It lobs up towards point as the batters cross. However, there is a big shout for LBW, but it is turned down. Ellis looks pretty confident and convinces his skipper, Mitchell Marsh, to take the review. The only thing here is whether it pitched in line or not. UltraEdge confirms no bat involved, and Ball Tracking shows that it has just pitched in line, and it is three reds, with the ball crashing into the leg stump. The on-field call is changed to Out. Australia are two wickets away from the win now.
End Of The Over 43 : 227/7
9 Runs
- 142.1
- 042.2
- 442.3
- 142.4
- 142.5
- 1 WD 42.6
- 142.6
W. Masakadza
14 (16)
B. Evans
11 (13)
A. Zampa
9-0-49-0
42.6
1
Adam Zampa To Wellington Masakadza
Another short delivery, on off, Wellington Masakadza dabs it towards point for a quick one.
42.6
wd
Adam Zampa To Wellington Masakadza
WIDE! Flatter, short and around leg, Wellington Masakadza misses his flick. Wided.
42.5
1
Adam Zampa To Brad Evans
Quicker, full and on middle, Brad Evans drills it to long on for a run.
42.4
1
Adam Zampa To Wellington Masakadza
PUT DOWN! Spencer Johnson once again in the thick of things! Flighted, full and on middle, Wellington Masakadza goes for the sweep but gets a top edge. It flies towards deep square leg, where Spencer Johnson comes forward, but he is looking straight into the sun. The ball just drops on him and he stretches his arms out and grabs it with the ball on the top of his fingers. However, he is not celebrating, and his body language suggests this may have touched the ground. The third umpire sees different replays from various angles but is not convinced enough that the fingers are underneath the ball and deems that the ball bounced before going into the hands. Not Out pops up on the big screen.
42.3
4
Adam Zampa To Wellington Masakadza
FOUR! A bit sloppy in the field! Dragged back and around leg, Wellington Masakadza rocks back and heaves it away towards deep square leg. Spencer Johnson moves to his right but fails to judge the spin and the ball goes past him for a boundary.
42.2
0
Adam Zampa To Wellington Masakadza
Wrong'un, full and around off, turns away, Wellington Masakadza goes down for the sweep but misses. Josh Inglis collects and breaks the stumps. The third umpire is called to check for the stumping, but the replay shows that WM has his back foot grounded.
42.1
1
Adam Zampa To Brad Evans
Tossed up, full and outside off, Brad Evans reaches out and thumps it down to long off for a single.
End Of The Over 42 : 218/7
11 Runs
- 141.1
- 241.2
- 041.3
- 5 WD 41.4
- 341.4
- 041.5
- 041.6
W. Masakadza
8 (12)
B. Evans
9 (11)
N. Ellis
8-1-29-3
41.6
0
Nathan Ellis To Wellington Masakadza
Slower again, full and on middle, Wellington Masakadza taps it out to the off side. Zimbabwe need 77 runs in 48 balls!
41.5
0
Nathan Ellis To Wellington Masakadza
Just short of a length and around off, gets some steep bounce, Wellington Masakadza slashes but misses.
41.4
3
Nathan Ellis To Brad Evans
Pulls his length back a bit, on middle, Brad Evans flicks it off the middle of the bat as the ball flies just over the leaping mid-wicket fielder. Long on runs to his right and dives to make a good stop. Three taken.
41.4
wd
Nathan Ellis To Brad Evans
FIVE WIDES! That will help Zimbabwe! Nathan Ellis errs in line and serves this full but down the leg side. Brad Evans fails to glance it away and the ball lands on a footmark and just shoots up. Josh Inglis has no chance as the ball goes over him and races to the fence behind for a boundary.
41.3
0
Nathan Ellis To Brad Evans
Slower again, good length and on off, Brad Evans pushes it towards point.
41.2
2
Nathan Ellis To Brad Evans
On a length and on off, Brad Evans opens the bat face and guides it through backward point for a run.
41.1
1
Nathan Ellis To Wellington Masakadza
Pace off, back of a length and around off, Wellington Masakadza steers it through point for a single.
Nathan Ellis is back on.
End Of The Over 41 : 207/7
6 Runs
- 140.1
- 040.2
- 240.3
- 040.4
- 340.5
- 040.6
B. Evans
4 (8)
W. Masakadza
7 (9)
A. Zampa
8-0-40-0
40.6
0
Adam Zampa To Brad Evans
Fires this one, full and angling into leg, Brad Evans looks to clip it away but ges an inside edge onto his pads. For a moment, he loses sight of the ball and loes hsi crease, but gets back in time, with Josh Inglis flicking the ball but missing the stumps.
40.5
3
Adam Zampa To Wellington Masakadza
Dragged back, on leg, Wellington Masakadza pulls it wide of square leg, where the fielder gets a hand on it to take the sting out. Three taken.
40.4
0
Adam Zampa To Wellington Masakadza
Slows it up, full and on off, Wellington Masakadza pushes it on the bounce to short cover.
40.3
2
Adam Zampa To Wellington Masakadza
A googly, short and around off, Wellington Masakadza moves back and punches it wide of sweeper cover for a brace.
40.2
0
Adam Zampa To Wellington Masakadza
Floated, full and on middle, turns in, Wellington Masakadza knocks it back to the bowler.
40.1
1
Adam Zampa To Brad Evans
Tossed up, full and on middle, Brad Evans drags it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
POWERPLAY 3! The fielding side will now be allowed 5 fielders outside the 30-yard circle till the end of the contest.
End Of The Over 40 : 201/7
2 Runs
- W 39.1
- 039.2
- 239.3
- 039.4
- 039.5
- 039.6
W. Masakadza
2 (5)
B. Evans
3 (6)
C. Connolly
4-0-23-1
39.6
0
Cooper Connolly To Wellington Masakadza
Tossed up on middle and off, Wellington Masakadza pushes this through mid on for a run but Brad Evans denies it. Brad probably decided to turn it down because he got in the way of Cooper Connolly, who was looking to field it.
39.5
0
Cooper Connolly To Wellington Masakadza
Floated around off, Wellington Masakadza looks for a little dab around the backward point region but misses out.
39.4
0
Cooper Connolly To Wellington Masakadza
Pushed through on the pads, Wellington Masakadza tucks this to mid-wicket for no run.
39.3
2
Cooper Connolly To Wellington Masakadza
Fuller around off, Wellington Masakadza drives this through the covers region for a brace. 200 comes up for Zimbabwe.
39.2
0
Cooper Connolly To Wellington Masakadza
Quicker one, wide of off, Wellington Masakadza swings and misses out.
Wellington Masakadza is the new batter in.
39.1
W
Cooper Connolly To Wessly Madhevere OUT!
OUT! LBW! Cooper Connolly comes into the attack and removes the last hope of Zimbabwe by the looks of it. Under-cutter, around middle and off, Wessly Madhevere goes down on one knee and looks to sweep it away but misses and gets hit on his front pad. A loud appeal for LBW and the umpire acknowledges it with a raised index finger. Wessly Madhevere chances his luck this time by sending it upstairs. Nothing on the UltraEdge and three reds with the ball clattering into the middle pole, sees the end of Wessly Madhevere.
End Of The Over 39 : 199/6
4 Runs
- 038.1
- 038.2
- 138.3
- 1 LB 38.4
- 1 LB 38.5
- 138.6
W. Madhevere
22 (29)
B. Evans
3 (6)
X. Bartlett
8-0-41-1
38.6
1
Xavier Bartlett To Wessly Madhevere
Back of a length, on the pads, Wessly Madhevere clips this to the left of the keeper for one.
38.5
lb
Xavier Bartlett To Brad Evans
LEG BYE! Full and onto the pads, Brad Evans misses the flick and gets it tickled off the pads to square leg for a leg bye.
38.4
lb
Xavier Bartlett To Wessly Madhevere
LEG BYE! Hard length, going down the leg side, Wessly Madhevere gets it clipped off the pads for a leg bye.
38.3
1
Xavier Bartlett To Brad Evans
UNBELIEVABLE! Nathan Ellis has dropped a sitter. On a length, around middle and off, angling back into the batter. Brad Evans goes for a flick but ends up clipping this straight to mid on. Nathan Ellis settles himself underneath it but fails to grab hold of it. Single taken.
38.2
0
Xavier Bartlett To Brad Evans
On a length, around off, Brad Evans jams it out.
38.1
0
Xavier Bartlett To Brad Evans
Just kept a bit low. Full and wide of off, Brad Evans crouches low to keep it out but misses out as the ball keeps low.
End Of The Over 38 : 195/6
6 Runs
- 037.1
- 037.2
- 437.3
- 137.4
- 137.5
- 037.6
W. Madhevere
21 (27)
B. Evans
2 (2)
S. Johnson
9-0-44-1
37.6
0
Spencer Johnson To Wessly Madhevere
Good length, on top of off, Wessly Madhevere gets it away to the right of backward point for no run.
37.5
1
Spencer Johnson To Brad Evans
Short and wide of off, Brad Evans cuts this through square on off for a single.
37.4
1
Spencer Johnson To Wessly Madhevere
Short and wide of off, Wessly Madhevere helps this to the third man region for one.
37.3
4
Spencer Johnson To Wessly Madhevere
FOUR! That's been smashed through the covers for four runs. Good length, around off, Wessly Madhevere presses onto his front foot and punches this past the right of extra cover for a boundary.
37.2
0
Spencer Johnson To Wessly Madhevere
Yorker, around off, Wessly Madhevere jams it out.
37.1
0
Spencer Johnson To Wessly Madhevere
Ona length, around off, Wessly Madhevere stays leg side of the ball and keeps it out.
End Of The Over 37 : 189/6
8 Runs
- 236.1
- 036.2
- 236.3
- 136.4
- 136.5
- 1 WD 36.6
- 136.6
W. Madhevere
16 (22)
B. Evans
1 (1)
X. Bartlett
7-0-39-1
36.6
1
Xavier Bartlett To Wessly Madhevere
Xavier bowls it around a good length, on off, Wessly Madhevere gets onto his back foot and dabs this through point for a run.
36.6
wd
Xavier Bartlett To Wessly Madhevere
WIDE! On a length, down the leg side. Wided.
36.5
1
Xavier Bartlett To Brad Evans
Back of a length, around off, Brad Evans guides this through the backward point region for a single to open his account.
36.4
1
Xavier Bartlett To Wessly Madhevere
Slower one, short and wide of off, Wessly Madhevere pulls this through mid-wicket for a single.
36.3
2
Xavier Bartlett To Wessly Madhevere
On a length, around the pads, Wessly Madhevere milks this through mid-wicket for a single.
36.2
0
Xavier Bartlett To Wessly Madhevere
Good length, around off, Wessly Madhevere dabs this to the point region for no run.
36.1
2
Xavier Bartlett To Wessly Madhevere
Good length, onto the pads, Wessly Madhevere tucks this through the square leg region for a brace.
Brad Evans is the next batter in.
End Of The Over 36 : 181/6
3 Runs
- 035.1
- 135.2
- 2 NB 35.3
- 035.3
- 035.4
- 035.5
- W 35.6
S. Raza
57 (76)
W. Madhevere
10 (17)
S. Johnson
8-0-38-1
35.6
W
Spencer Johnson To Sikandar Raza OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! This was on the cards as Raza was getting frustrated. Yorker, on the roots of the off-pole, Sikandar Raza gets late in bringing his bat down and pays with his wicket as the ball goes on and breaks the furniture. Sikandar Raza departs on 57. Zimbabwe are 181 for 6.
35.5
0
Spencer Johnson To Sikandar Raza
Something has to give here. On a length, around middle and leg, Sikandar Raza tucks this to mid on for no run.
35.4
0
Spencer Johnson To Sikandar Raza
Good length, around off, Sikandar Raza punches this to the right of extra cover for a dot.
35.3
0
Spencer Johnson To Sikandar Raza
Swing and a miss. Spencer Johnson follows Raza to his leg and bowls a yorker, around leg, Sikandar Raza swings and misses on the slog.
35.3
nb
Spencer Johnson To Wessly Madhevere
NO BALL! Spencer Johnson has overstepped. Short and on middle and off, Wessly Madhevere tucks this to the right of the mid-wicket fielder for a single. Free Hit to follow. Chance for Raza to free his arms.
35.2
1
Spencer Johnson To Sikandar Raza
On a length, around the pads, going down the leg side, Sikandar Raza tickles this to the fine leg fielder for a single.
35.1
0
Spencer Johnson To Sikandar Raza
On a length, around middle and off, Sikandar Raza punches this back to the bowler.
At the same stage, Australia were 198 for 5. Spencer Johnson comes back into the attack.
End Of The Over 35 : 178/5
3 Runs
- 034.1
- 1 LB 34.2
- 034.3
- 134.4
- 134.5
- 034.6
W. Madhevere
9 (16)
S. Raza
56 (70)
N. Ellis
7-1-18-3
34.6
0
Nathan Ellis To Wessly Madhevere
This sort of knock by Wessly Madhevere is putting pressure on Sikandar Raza. Good length, on middle and off, Wessly Madhevere blocks it out.
34.5
1
Nathan Ellis To Sikandar Raza
Short and around off, Sikandar Raza guides this to the third man region for a single.
34.4
1
Nathan Ellis To Wessly Madhevere
On a length, around the pads, Wessly tucks this through mid-wicket for one run.
34.3
0
Nathan Ellis To Wessly Madhevere
Good length, around off, Wessly Madhevere pushes this to point for no run.
34.2
lb
Nathan Ellis To Sikandar Raza
LEG BYE! Full and on the pads, Sikandar Raza gets it clipped off his pads to the fine leg region for a leg bye.
34.1
0
Nathan Ellis To Sikandar Raza
Back of a length, around off, Raza dabs this to point for no run.
Sikandar Raza is struggling with his right knee and is seen clutching it time and again. The physio has been called out in the middle and he is now treating the area that's troubling Raza. Also, Australia will now pick one ball to continue till the rest of the innings.
End Of The Over 34 : 175/5
5 Runs
- 133.1
- 133.2
- 133.3
- 033.4
- 133.5
- 133.6
S. Raza
55 (67)
W. Madhevere
8 (13)
A. Zampa
7-0-34-0
33.6
1
Adam Zampa To Sikandar Raza
Short of a length, around off, Sikandar Raza rocks back and punches this through covers for a single.
33.5
1
Adam Zampa To Wessly Madhevere
Pushed through on the pads, Wessly Madhevere tucks this to the right of mid-wicket for a single.
33.4
0
Adam Zampa To Wessly Madhevere
Full and wide of off, Wessly Madhevere drives this to the right of Cooper Connolly at extra cover. CC dives and fields it.
33.3
1
Adam Zampa To Sikandar Raza
Floated around off, Sikandar Raza looks to slog it away but gets it edged off the inner portion of his bat to the square leg region for a single.
33.2
1
Adam Zampa To Wessly Madhevere
Tossed up, on middle and off, Wessly Madhevere rolls this down to the ground to long on for one.
33.1
1
Adam Zampa To Sikandar Raza
Flighted around off, Sikandar Raza looks to push this through te off side but gets it edged off the inside to fine leg for one.
End Of The Over 33 : 170/5
1 Runs
- 132.1
- 032.2
- 032.3
- 032.4
- 032.5
- 032.6
W. Madhevere
6 (10)
S. Raza
52 (64)
N. Ellis
6-1-16-3
32.6
0
Nathan Ellis To Wessly Madhevere
Full and around off, Wessly Madhevere presses onto his front foot and drives this to extra cover.
32.5
0
Nathan Ellis To Wessly Madhevere
On a length, around off, Wessly Madhevere leans across the line and keeps it out.
32.4
0
Nathan Ellis To Wessly Madhevere
Short and around off, Wessly Madhevere pats this to point for a dot.
32.3
0
Nathan Ellis To Wessly Madhevere
An excellent review by Wessly Madhevere. Ellis just can't put a foot wrong in this game. Good length, around off, Wessly Madhevere looks for the flick but misses and gets hit on his front pad. A loud appeal and the umpire raises his finger. Wessly Madhevere sends this upstairs straightaway. UltraEdge shows a spike as the ball was next to the bat. Wessly Madhevere survives a scare.
32.2
0
Nathan Ellis To Wessly Madhevere
Back of a length, around the pads, Wessly tucks this to square leg for a dot ball.
32.1
1
Nathan Ellis To Sikandar Raza
Good length, around off, Sikandar Raza plays this late and dabs this through the short third region for a single.
End Of The Over 32 : 169/5
5 Runs
- 131.1
- 131.2
- 131.3
- 131.4
- 031.5
- 131.6
S. Raza
51 (63)
W. Madhevere
6 (5)
A. Zampa
6-0-29-0
31.6
1
Adam Zampa To Sikandar Raza
Flighted, around off, Sikandar Raza drives this to sweeper cover for a single.
31.5
0
Adam Zampa To Sikandar Raza
Fuller around off, Sikandar Raza pushes this to point for a dot.
31.4
1
Adam Zampa To Wessly Madhevere
Slider, on the pads, Wessly Madhevere flicks this through mid on for a single.
31.3
1
Adam Zampa To Sikandar Raza
Half-tracker, around off, Sikandar Raza pats this to the left of short mid-wicket for a single to bring up his half-century. Raza is playing a brilliant knock in this chase.
31.2
1
Adam Zampa To Wessly Madhevere
Wrong'un, around off, Wessly Madhevere punches this off his back foot through the left of Zampa for a single.
31.1
1
Adam Zampa To Sikandar Raza
Flighted, around off, Sikandar Raza pushes this down to long on for a single. Raza moves to 49.
End Of The Over 31 : 164/5
6 Runs
- 030.1
- 230.2
- W 30.3
- 430.4
- 030.5
- 030.6
W. Madhevere
4 (3)
S. Raza
48 (59)
N. Ellis
5-1-15-3
30.6
0
Nathan Ellis To Wessly Madhevere
Good length, around off, Wessly Madhevere rocks back and defends this off his back foot.
30.5
0
Nathan Ellis To Wessly Madhevere
Back of a length, around off, Wessly Madhevere rocks back and keeps it out.
30.4
4
Nathan Ellis To Wessly Madhevere
FOUR! A boundary to open the account for Wessly Madhevere. Short and wide of off, width on offer, Wessly Madhevere cuts this through the right of backward point for a boundary.
DRINKS! Just as Zimbabwe were starting to feel comfortable in the chase, Nathan Ellis was brought back into the attack and he broke through. The hopes of the hosts now rest on the broad shoulders of their skipper for the game, Sikandar Raza and the rest to follow. With Zimbabwe still needing 135 more runs to win off the last 117 runs, Australia know that they will need to see the back of Raza as soon as they could to deflate the balloon of hope that the hosts are riding on.
30.3
W
Nathan Ellis To Craig Ervine OUT!
OUT! CASTLED! Nathan Ellis comes back into the attack and breaks a threatening partnership. Good length, on off, shaping away a hint from the batter. Craig Ervine plays inside the line and gets beaten on the outside. The ball goes on and uproots the off-pole. The 98-run stand has been broken.
30.2
2
Nathan Ellis To Craig Ervine
On a length, around the pads, Craig Ervine works this to the fine leg region for a couple of runs.
30.1
0
Nathan Ellis To Craig Ervine
Good length, around off, Craig Ervine rocks back and dabs this to backward point.
End Of The Over 30 : 158/4
4 Runs
- 029.1
- 129.2
- 2 LB 29.3
- 129.4
- 029.5
- 029.6
S. Raza
48 (59)
C. Ervine
57 (57)
A. Zampa
5-0-24-0
29.6
0
Adam Zampa To Sikandar Raza
Dragged back, on middle, Sikandar Raza pats it towards to the left of short mid-wicket.
29.5
0
Adam Zampa To Sikandar Raza
Low full toss, on middle, Sikandar Raza goes down and swipes it away but straight to short mid-wicket.
29.4
1
Adam Zampa To Craig Ervine
Short and around off, Craig Ervine punches it through covers for a single.
29.3
lb
Adam Zampa To Craig Ervine
Massive moment in the game! Flighted, full and on middle, turns in a bit. Craig Ervine gets down and across to scoop it but misses and gets hit on the pads as the ball rolls towards fine leg. There is a big appeal for LBW, but tuned down. Two leg byes taken. It looks pretty straight if no bat is involved, and Mitchell Marsh takes the review. UltraEdge confirms no bat or gloves involved but Ball Tracking shows that it is clipping the leg stump on umpire's call. Ervine survives!
29.2
1
Adam Zampa To Sikandar Raza
Floated, full and on off, Sikandar Raza taps it towards cover for a single.
29.1
0
Adam Zampa To Sikandar Raza
Tossed up, full and on middle, Sikandar Raza prods forward and blocks it out.
End Of The Over 29 : 154/4
7 Runs
- 228.1
- 2 NB 28.2
- 128.2
- 028.3
- 028.4
- 1 NB 28.5
- 028.5
- 128.6
S. Raza
47 (55)
C. Ervine
56 (55)
S. Johnson
7-0-35-0
28.6
1
Spencer Johnson To Sikandar Raza
Back of a length and around off, Sikandar Raza punches it through cover-point for a single.
28.5
0
Spencer Johnson To Sikandar Raza
Low full toss, around off, Sikandar Raza drills it right into the hands of extra cover.
28.5
nb
Spencer Johnson To Sikandar Raza
Good length, on off, keeps a bit low, Sikandar Raza fails to get his bat down as the ball goes under and rolls to the keeper. Another No Ball for overstepping. Free Hit up next.
28.4
0
Spencer Johnson To Sikandar Raza
Short of a length and outside off, Sikandar Raza cuts it away, but the fielder at point dives to his right to make the stop.
28.3
0
Spencer Johnson To Sikandar Raza
Fuller and on off, Sikandar Raza pushes it towards short cover.
Not sure what the holdup is here. Craig Ervine has signalled to the dressing room for something. We are good to go again.
28.2
1
Spencer Johnson To Craig Ervine
Bangs this into the pitch, on middle, Craig Ervine miscues his pull shot towards deep mid-wicket for just a single.
28.2
nb
Spencer Johnson To Sikandar Raza
Pitched up, on middle, angling in, Sikandar Raza knocks it towards mid on for a quick single. Uh..oh! Johnson has overstepped here. No Ball called and it will be a Free Hit.
28.1
2
Spencer Johnson To Sikandar Raza
Fuller and around off, Sikandar Raza drives it through covers for an easy double.
End Of The Over 28 : 147/4
8 Runs
- 427.1
- 127.2
- 227.3
- 027.4
- 127.5
- 027.6
C. Ervine
55 (54)
S. Raza
43 (48)
C. Connolly
3-0-21-0
27.6
0
Cooper Connolly To Craig Ervine
Flatter, full and on off, Craig Ervine drives it away but fails to beat cover-point. Zimbabwe need 148 runs in 132 balls!
27.5
1
Cooper Connolly To Sikandar Raza
Slows it up, full and on off, Sikandar Raza taps it towards cover for a run.
27.4
0
Cooper Connolly To Sikandar Raza
Tossed up, full and on off, Sikandar Raza defends it on the front foot.
27.3
2
Cooper Connolly To Sikandar Raza
Dragged back, outside off, Sikandar Raza cuts it wide of deep point for a couple of runs.
27.2
1
Cooper Connolly To Craig Ervine
Short again, on middle, Craig Ervine punches it down to long on for a single.
27.1
4
Cooper Connolly To Craig Ervine
FOUR! Gets it away! Flatter, shortish and around leg. Craig Ervine goes down on one knee and paddles it away to the fine leg fence for a boundary.
End Of The Over 27 : 139/4
5 Runs
- 026.1
- 026.2
- 126.3
- 426.4
- 026.5
- 026.6
S. Raza
40 (45)
C. Ervine
50 (51)
S. Johnson
6-0-28-0
26.6
0
Spencer Johnson To Sikandar Raza
Good length, on middle, Sikandar Raza keeps it out.
26.5
0
Spencer Johnson To Sikandar Raza
Superb comeback! Dug into the surface, on off, takes off sharply. Sikandar Raza is a bit late to drop his hands as the ball zips past the outside edge.
26.4
4
Spencer Johnson To Sikandar Raza
FOUR! Put away! Short of a length and well outside off, Sikandar Raza gets the chance to free his arms and crunches it to the deep point fence for a boundary.
26.3
1
Spencer Johnson To Craig Ervine
FIFTY FOR ERVINE! A crucial knock and this has come under pressure here. Hard length and on leg, Craig Ervine glances it towards fine leg for a run.
26.2
0
Spencer Johnson To Craig Ervine
Fuller and on off, angling in, Craig Ervine blocks it out.
26.1
0
Spencer Johnson To Craig Ervine
Good length and around off, shapes away off the deck. Craig Ervine looks to push it away but gets beaten on the outside edge.
Pace back on with Spencer Johnson.
End Of The Over 26 : 134/4
4 Runs
- 125.1
- 025.2
- 125.3
- 125.4
- 125.5
- 025.6
S. Raza
36 (42)
C. Ervine
49 (48)
O. Peake
1-0-4-0
25.6
0
Oliver Peake To Sikandar Raza
Pushed through quicker, full and on off, Sikandar Raza steers it away towards short third.
25.5
1
Oliver Peake To Craig Ervine
Tossed up, full and around off, Craig Ervine drives it a bit uppishly but in the gap through covers for one.
25.4
1
Oliver Peake To Sikandar Raza
Fires this one, full and on middle, Sikandar Raza jams it out towards point for another run.
25.3
1
Oliver Peake To Craig Ervine
Flighted, full and on off, Craig Ervine guides it through point for a run.
25.2
0
Oliver Peake To Craig Ervine
Floats it up, full and on off, Craig Ervine knocks it back to the bowler.
25.1
1
Oliver Peake To Sikandar Raza
Short and outside off, Sikandar Raza punches it towards sweeper cover for a single. Raza will feel he missed out there.
Oliver Peake joins the attack now.
End Of The Over 25 : 130/4
4 Runs
- 124.1
- 024.2
- 124.3
- 124.4
- 024.5
- 124.6
S. Raza
34 (39)
C. Ervine
47 (45)
C. Connolly
2-0-13-0
24.6
1
Cooper Connolly To Sikandar Raza
Slows it up, full and on off, Sikandar Raza lunges out and taps it with soft hands in front of cover for a quick one.
24.5
0
Cooper Connolly To Sikandar Raza
Dragged back on off, Sikandar Raza stabs it out to extra cover.
24.4
1
Cooper Connolly To Craig Ervine
A bit short, on off, Craig Ervine nudges it towards backward square leg for one.
24.3
1
Cooper Connolly To Sikandar Raza
Flighted, full and around off, Sikandar Raza opens the bat face and steers it through point for a run.
24.2
0
Cooper Connolly To Sikandar Raza
Tossed up, full and on middle, Sikandar Raza blocks it out.
24.1
1
Cooper Connolly To Craig Ervine
Floated, full and on leg, Craig Ervine stays back and clips it through mid-wicket for a single.
Change of ends for Cooper Connolly.
End Of The Over 24 : 126/4
10 Runs
- 023.1
- 123.2
- 423.3
- 123.4
- 423.5
- 023.6
S. Raza
32 (35)
C. Ervine
45 (43)
M. Renshaw
4-0-32-1
23.6
0
Matt Renshaw To Sikandar Raza
Comes around the wicket, bowls this shortish, on middle, Sikandar Raza pats it back to the bowler.
23.5
4
Matt Renshaw To Sikandar Raza
FOUR! Short and punished! Matt Renshaw drags his length back, just outside off. Sikandar Raza uses the width on offer, rocks back and slaps it through extra covers for four more runs.
23.4
1
Matt Renshaw To Craig Ervine
Flatter, full and on off, Craig Ervine pushes it through covers for one/
23.3
4
Matt Renshaw To Craig Ervine
FOUR! Top shot! Floated, full and on off. Craig Ervine strides out and drives it with sublime timing through covers. No chance for the fielder in the deep to stop the boundary.
23.2
1
Matt Renshaw To Sikandar Raza
Goes short and on middle, Sikandar Raza punches it down to long on for a single.
23.1
0
Matt Renshaw To Sikandar Raza
Tossed up, full and on off, Sikandar Raza pushes it to short cover.
End Of The Over 23 : 116/4
7 Runs
- 022.1
- 122.2
- 122.3
- 422.4
- 022.5
- 122.6
S. Raza
27 (31)
C. Ervine
40 (41)
A. Zampa
4-0-22-0
22.6
1
Adam Zampa To Sikandar Raza
Flighted, full and on off, Sikandar Raza bunts it out towards long off for one more.
22.5
0
Adam Zampa To Sikandar Raza
Flatter, short and on off, Sikandar Raza stabs it out to the off side.
22.4
4
Adam Zampa To Sikandar Raza
FOUR! Finds the gap! Flighted delivery, full and on off. Sikandar Raza backs himself, leans onto the drive and caresses it through covers, even with an extra fielder as the ball races to the fence for a boundary. That also brings up the 50-run stand between these two batters.
22.3
1
Adam Zampa To Craig Ervine
Short again, on middle, Craig Ervine pulls it away to deep mid-wicket for a run.
22.2
1
Adam Zampa To Sikandar Raza
Drops it short, on middle, Sikandar Raza heaves it off the inner half of the bat to deep square leg for a single.
22.1
0
Adam Zampa To Sikandar Raza
Tossed up, full and on off, Sikandar Raza pushes it to short extra cover.
End Of The Over 22 : 109/4
9 Runs
- 121.1
- 021.2
- 121.3
- 421.4
- 121.5
- 221.6
C. Ervine
39 (40)
S. Raza
21 (26)
C. Connolly
1-0-9-0
21.6
2
Cooper Connolly To Craig Ervine
Fires this one, full and on the pads, Craig Ervine tucks it through mid-wicket for a brace.
21.5
1
Cooper Connolly To Sikandar Raza
Flatter, full and on off, Sikandar Raza drives it to long off for one.
21.4
4
Cooper Connolly To Sikandar Raza
FOUR! Powered away! Drops it short, outside off. Sikandar Raza extends his arms to reach out and slaps it away to the deep extra cover fence for a boundary.
21.3
1
Cooper Connolly To Craig Ervine
Tossed up, full and around off, Craig Ervine pushes it through covers for a run.
21.2
0
Cooper Connolly To Craig Ervine
Flighted, full and on leg, Craig Ervine tucks it to short fine.
21.1
1
Cooper Connolly To Sikandar Raza
Floated, short and on middle, Sikandar Raza punches it down to long on for a single.
End Of The Over 21 : 100/4
9 Runs
- 420.1
- 120.2
- 120.3
- 220.4
- 120.5
- 020.6
C. Ervine
36 (37)
S. Raza
15 (23)
A. Zampa
3-0-15-0
20.6
0
Adam Zampa To Craig Ervine
Slows it up, full and on leg, Craig Ervine tucks it to short mid-wicket.
20.5
1
Adam Zampa To Sikandar Raza
Flighted, full and on off, Sikandar Raza opens the bat face and pushes it through cover-point for one. 100 up for Zimbabwe!
20.4
2
Adam Zampa To Sikandar Raza
Floated, full and on off, Sikandar Raza drills it wide of long off and comes back for the second run.
20.3
1
Adam Zampa To Craig Ervine
Short again, on leg, Craig Ervine stays back and clips it through mid-wicket for a run.
20.2
1
Adam Zampa To Sikandar Raza
Short and on off, Sikandar Raza punches it to long off for a single.
20.1
4
Adam Zampa To Sikandar Raza
FOUR! Excellent shot! Tossed up, full and on off, Sikandar Raza gets his hands through the drive and crashes it through covers for a boundary.
End Of The Over 20 : 91/4
2 Runs
- 019.1
- 019.2
- 119.3
- 019.4
- 019.5
- 119.6
S. Raza
7 (19)
C. Ervine
35 (35)
X. Bartlett
6-0-31-1
19.6
1
Xavier Bartlett To Sikandar Raza
On a length, around the pads, Sikandar Raza punches this to mid on and takes a quick run.
19.5
0
Xavier Bartlett To Sikandar Raza
Bouncer, around off, Raza leaves it.
19.4
0
Xavier Bartlett To Sikandar Raza
Good length, on the pads, Sikandar Raza hops across and tucks this to square leg.
19.3
1
Xavier Bartlett To Craig Ervine
Full and onto the pads, Craig Ervine tickles this through square leg for one.
19.2
0
Xavier Bartlett To Craig Ervine
On a length, around middle and off, Craig Ervine defends this off his back foot.
19.1
0
Xavier Bartlett To Craig Ervine
Good length, around off, Craig Ervine defends this out.
End Of The Over 19 : 89/4
4 Runs
- 118.1
- 018.2
- 218.3
- 018.4
- 118.5
- 018.6
S. Raza
6 (16)
C. Ervine
34 (32)
A. Zampa
2-0-6-0
18.6
0
Adam Zampa To Sikandar Raza
Flatter and fuller, around middle and leg, Raza blocks this to the bowler for no run.
18.5
1
Adam Zampa To Craig Ervine
Tossed up, on off, Craig finds the gap for one.
18.4
0
Adam Zampa To Craig Ervine
Quicker one, around off, Craig Ervine punches this to mid off for no run.
18.3
2
Adam Zampa To Craig Ervine
Pushed through around the pads, Craig Ervine scoops this to the fine leg region for a couple.
18.2
0
Adam Zampa To Craig Ervine
Fuller around the pads, Craig Ervine works this to short fine leg for a dot.
18.1
1
Adam Zampa To Sikandar Raza
Flighted, around off, Sikandar Raza drives this to sweeper cover for one run.
End Of The Over 18 : 85/4
6 Runs
- 017.1
- 017.2
- 117.3
- 017.4
- 117.5
- 417.6
C. Ervine
31 (28)
S. Raza
5 (14)
X. Bartlett
5-0-29-1
17.6
4
Xavier Bartlett To Craig Ervine
FOUR! Hammered away in the gap for four. Pitched-up delivery, around off, Craig Ervine strides close to the pitch of the ball and smashes this in the gap between extra cover and covers for four runs.
17.5
1
Xavier Bartlett To Sikandar Raza
Full and on the pads, Raza works this through the leg side for a single.
17.4
0
Xavier Bartlett To Sikandar Raza
On a length, around off, Raza keeps it out.
17.3
1
Xavier Bartlett To Craig Ervine
Back of a length, around off, Craig Ervine flicks this through square leg for a single.
17.2
0
Xavier Bartlett To Craig Ervine
On a length, around off, Craig Ervine keeps it out.
17.1
0
Xavier Bartlett To Craig Ervine
Back of a length, going across the batter. Craig Ervine rocks back and dabs this to point.
End Of The Over 17 : 79/4
2 Runs
- 016.1
- 116.2
- 016.3
- 016.4
- 116.5
- 016.6
S. Raza
4 (12)
C. Ervine
26 (24)
A. Zampa
1-0-2-0
16.6
0
Adam Zampa To Sikandar Raza
Floated around off, Sikandar Raza backs away and drives this to extra cover for no run.
16.5
1
Adam Zampa To Craig Ervine
Quicker one, on the pads, Craig Ervine works this through the mid-wicket region for a single.
16.4
0
Adam Zampa To Craig Ervine
Fuller around off, Craig Ervine rocks onto his front foot and blocks it out.
16.3
0
Adam Zampa To Craig Ervine
Tossed up, round off, Craig Ervine thumps this on the bounce back to the bowler.
16.2
1
Adam Zampa To Sikandar Raza
Too full, around off, Sikandar Raza drives this through covers for a single.
16.1
0
Adam Zampa To Sikandar Raza
Fuller around off, Sikandar Raza gets onto his back foot and keeps it out.
End Of The Over 16 : 77/4
14 Runs
- 115.1
- 115.2
- 615.3
- 415.4
- 115.5
- 115.6
S. Raza
3 (9)
C. Ervine
25 (21)
M. Renshaw
3-0-22-1
15.6
1
Matt Renshaw To Sikandar Raza
Fired around off, Sikandar Raza works this away in the gap for a single. 14 runs off the over!
15.5
1
Matt Renshaw To Craig Ervine
Pushed though on middle and off, Craig Ervine drives this through covers for one.
15.4
4
Matt Renshaw To Craig Ervine
FOUR! Darted onto the pads, Craig Ervine pulls this off his back foot through the right of the deep mid-wicket fielder for a boundary this time.
15.3
6
Matt Renshaw To Craig Ervine
SIX! THis has been hammered away for a huge six. Short of a length, on middle and off, Craig Ervine goes onto his back foot and slogs this deep into the crowd for a huge six towards the deep mid-wicket region.
15.2
1
Matt Renshaw To Sikandar Raza
Pushed through on the pads, Sikandar Raza tucks this through the mid on region for a single.
15.1
1
Matt Renshaw To Craig Ervine
Tossed up, around off, Craig Ervine flicks this through mid on for a single.
End Of The Over 15 : 63/4
0 Runs
- 014.1
- 014.2
- 014.3
- 014.4
- 014.5
- 014.6
S. Raza
1 (7)
C. Ervine
13 (17)
N. Ellis
4-1-9-2
14.6
0
Nathan Ellis To Sikandar Raza
First maiden of the game and Nathan Ellis bowls it. Bouncer, on leg, Sikandar Raza ducks down.
14.5
0
Nathan Ellis To Sikandar Raza
Good length, angling into the batter, Sikandar Raza punches this to extra cover for a dot.
14.4
0
Nathan Ellis To Sikandar Raza
Short and around off, Sikandar Raza rocks back and keeps it out.
14.3
0
Nathan Ellis To Sikandar Raza
Short and around off, Sikandar Raza rocks back and looks to play the upper-cut but misses.
14.2
0
Nathan Ellis To Sikandar Raza
On a length, around off, Sikandar Raza defends this off his front foot.
14.1
0
Nathan Ellis To Sikandar Raza
Good length, onto the pads, Sikandar Raza rocks back and keeps it out.
End Of The Over 14 : 63/4
2 Runs
- 113.1
- 013.2
- W 13.3
- 113.4
- 013.5
- 013.6
C. Ervine
13 (17)
S. Raza
1 (1)
M. Renshaw
2-0-8-1
13.6
0
Matt Renshaw To Craig Ervine
Too full, around off, Craig Ervine punches this to extra cover.
13.5
0
Matt Renshaw To Craig Ervine
Short of a length, around off, Craig Ervine cuts this to point.
13.4
1
Matt Renshaw To Sikandar Raza
Fuller arond off, Sikandar Raza flicks this through mid on for a single.
DRINKS! It has not been the sort of start Zimbabwe were looking for after knowing that they are chasing 295. Brian Bennett was going well but that double-wicket over from Nathan Ellis has put Zimbabwe on the back foot. Sikandar Raza comes out to bat now.
13.3
W
Matt Renshaw To Brendan Taylor OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Error in judgment by Brendan Taylor costs him his wicket. You just cannot keep Matt Renshaw out of this game. A maiden ODI hundred with the bat and now a wicket as well. Pushed through around off, Brendan Taylor jumps onto his front foot and looks to go big down the ground but miscues it off the bottom of his bat towards Xavier Bartlett at long on, who holds onto it.
13.2
0
Matt Renshaw To Brendan Taylor
Fuller around off, Brendan Taylor pushes this away to the fielder.
13.1
1
Matt Renshaw To Craig Ervine
Matt comes around the stumps, bowls a quicker one, into the batter, Craig Ervine backs away and keeps it out.
End Of The Over 13 : 61/3
1 Runs
- 012.1
- 012.2
- 012.3
- 012.4
- 112.5
- 012.6
B. Taylor
4 (11)
C. Ervine
12 (14)
N. Ellis
3-0-9-2
12.6
0
Nathan Ellis To Brendan Taylor
Slower one, on a length, around off, Brendan Taylor defends this off his front foot.
12.5
1
Nathan Ellis To Craig Ervine
Good length, onto the pads, Craig Ervine tucks this to the fine leg region for a single.
12.4
0
Nathan Ellis To Craig Ervine
Bouncer, around off, Craig Ervine goes for a pull but misses out.
12.3
0
Nathan Ellis To Craig Ervine
Good length, on off, going across the batter. Craig Ervine cuts this on the bounce to backward point for another dot.
12.2
0
Nathan Ellis To Craig Ervine
Back of a length, around off, Craig Ervine goes for a cut but gets it under-edged towards the silly point region.
12.1
0
Nathan Ellis To Craig Ervine
Slower one, full and on off, Craig Ervine crouches low and guides this to point.
End Of The Over 12 : 60/3
6 Runs
- 011.1
- 011.2
- 111.3
- 011.4
- 411.5
- 111.6
C. Ervine
11 (9)
B. Taylor
4 (10)
M. Renshaw
1-0-6-0
11.6
1
Matt Renshaw To Craig Ervine
Fuller around off, Craig Ervine drives this through mid off for a single.
11.5
4
Matt Renshaw To Craig Ervine
FOUR! That has been smashed away to the fence. Flighted, around off, Craig Ervine gets on top of the bounce and smashes this wide to the right of the fielder at mid on for a boundary down to the long on fence.
11.4
0
Matt Renshaw To Craig Ervine
Pushed through around off, Craig Ervine gets on top of the bounce and keeps it out.
11.3
1
Matt Renshaw To Brendan Taylor
Tossed up, on the pads, Brendan Taylor helps this away to the fine leg region for one run.
11.2
0
Matt Renshaw To Brendan Taylor
Fuller, wide of off, Brendan Taylor steps across the line and keeps it out.
11.1
0
Matt Renshaw To Brendan Taylor
Fuller around off, Brendan Taylor punches this to the left of short mid-wicket.
Matt Renshaw comes into the attack.
End Of The Over 11 : 54/3
6 Runs
- 010.1
- 010.2
- 010.3
- 110.4
- 110.5
- 410.6
C. Ervine
6 (6)
B. Taylor
3 (7)
N. Ellis
2-0-8-2
10.6
4
Nathan Ellis To Craig Ervine
FOUR! Pitched-up delivery, around middle and off, Craig Ervine leans inside the line of the ball and punches this down the ground to the long on fence for a boundary.
10.5
1
Nathan Ellis To Brendan Taylor
On a length, around the pads, Brendan Taylor tickles this fine to the fine leg region for a single. 50 comes up for Zimbabwe.
10.4
1
Nathan Ellis To Craig Ervine
Back of a length, around off, Craig Ervine plays this late and cuts this to deep third for a single.
10.3
0
Nathan Ellis To Craig Ervine
On a length, around off, Craig Ervine cuts this to point for no run.
10.2
0
Nathan Ellis To Craig Ervine
Good length, in the channel, going across the batter. Craig Ervine has a poke at it but gets beaten.
10.1
0
Nathan Ellis To Craig Ervine
On a length, around the pads, Craig Ervine tucks this to the left of the bowler, who fields it.
Just when it looked like Zimbabwe were recovering from the early blow, Nathan Ellis' double-wicket over has pushed them on the back foot again, and they will have to rebuild again.
POWERPLAY 2! The fielding side will now be allowed 4 fielders outside the 30-yard circle till the 40th over.
End Of The Over 10 : 48/3
2 Runs
- 09.1
- 09.2
- 09.3
- 09.4
- 19.5
- 19.6
C. Ervine
1 (1)
B. Taylor
2 (6)
S. Johnson
5-0-23-0
9.6
1
Spencer Johnson To Craig Ervine
Hard length and on leg, Craig Ervine glances it to fine leg for a run.
9.5
1
Spencer Johnson To Brendan Taylor
Short of a length and around off, Brendan Taylor crouches low and plays the upper cut, but gets a bit cramped up. He hits it much squarer, but it does not carry to third man. A single taken.
9.4
0
Spencer Johnson To Brendan Taylor
On a length and on off, Brendan Taylor blocks it out.
9.3
0
Spencer Johnson To Brendan Taylor
Back of a length and on middle, Brendan Taylor tucks it to short mid-wicket.
9.2
0
Spencer Johnson To Brendan Taylor
Good length and around off, angling away, Brendan Taylor leaves it alone.
9.1
0
Spencer Johnson To Brendan Taylor
Fuller and on middle and leg, Brendan Taylor looks to clip it away but gets an inside edge onto his pads.
Both set batters are gone in the same over. Craig Ervine is the next man in.
End Of The Over 9 : 46/3
2 Runs
- 18.1
- W 8.2
- 18.3
- 08.4
- 08.5
- W 8.6
B. Bennett
25 (32)
B. Taylor
1 (1)
N. Ellis
1-0-2-2
8.6
W
Nathan Ellis To Brian Bennett OUT!
OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Nathan Ellis with the double whammy. He lands this on a hard length and just around off, skids through a bi. Brian Bennett stays in his crease and tries to punch it away, but only with his hands and not moving his feet at all. Gets a thin outside edge behind, where Josh Inglis makes no mistake. 45/1 becomes 46/3 for Zimbabwe.
8.5
0
Nathan Ellis To Brian Bennett
Full again and on off, Brian Bennett drills it to short cover.
8.4
0
Nathan Ellis To Brian Bennett
Fuller and on middle, Brian Bennett blocks it down the pitch.
8.3
1
Nathan Ellis To Brendan Taylor
Back of a length and around leg, Brendan Taylor nudges it to fine leg for a run.
The next batter in is Brendan Taylor.
8.2
W
Nathan Ellis To Innocent Kaia OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! A fantastic catch, and Nathan Ellis strikes in his very first over. He cleverly rolls his fingers to take pace, serves this full and on middle, grips the surface and moves in a bit. Innocent Kaia gets completely deceived by the lack of pace and ends up tucking it uppishly in front of mid-wicket. Alex Carey, who usually has the gloves, runs forward and puts in a full-length dive to his front to take a superb catch. Zimbabwe are 45/2, chasing 295 runs.
8.1
1
Nathan Ellis To Brian Bennett
Nathan Ellis comes in as the first bowling change! Good length and around off, Brian Bennett pushes it through cover for a single.
End Of The Over 8 : 44/1
5 Runs
- 07.1
- 47.2
- 1 WD 7.3
- 07.3
- 07.4
- 07.5
- 07.6
I. Kaia
18 (18)
B. Bennett
24 (28)
X. Bartlett
4-0-23-1
7.6
0
Xavier Bartlett To Innocent Kaia
Much fuller and on off, shaping away, Innocent Kaia drives it to short cover.
The physio is in for the mandatory concussion check. Innocent Kaia is good to go again.
7.5
0
Xavier Bartlett To Innocent Kaia
Xavier Bartlett bangs in a nasty bouncer, on middle, takes off sharply as well. Innocent Kaia goes for the pull but is through his shot early and the ball hits him flush on the helmet.
7.4
0
Xavier Bartlett To Innocent Kaia
Back of a length and on middle, Innocent Kaia tucks it to short mid-wicket.
7.3
0
Xavier Bartlett To Innocent Kaia
On a length and on off, Innocent Kaia gets half-forward and blocks it out.
7.3
wd
Xavier Bartlett To Innocent Kaia
WIDE! Pitched up, but down the leg side, Innocent Kaia fails to glance it away. Wided.
7.2
4
Xavier Bartlett To Innocent Kaia
FOUR! Lovely shot! Full delivery and around off. Innocent Kaia leans onto the drive and creams it through covers for a boundary.
7.1
0
Xavier Bartlett To Innocent Kaia
Big shout for LBW, and given out! Xavier Bartlett bowls this on a good length, on middle and leg, angling in a bit. Innocent Kaia gets stuck in his crease and tries to work it across the line but misses and gets hit on the pads. Kaia reviews it right away. UltraEdge confirms no bat involved but Ball Tracking shows the ball going over the leg stump. The on-field calls is changed to Not Out.
End Of The Over 7 : 39/1
10 Runs
- 06.1
- 06.2
- 06.3
- 66.4
- 06.5
- 46.6
B. Bennett
24 (28)
I. Kaia
14 (12)
S. Johnson
4-0-21-0
6.6
4
Spencer Johnson To Brian Bennett
FOUR! A boundary now! Spencer Johnson bangs this into the pitch again, but not short enough to trouble the batter. Brian Bennett picks up the length early and pulls it to the deep mid-wicket fence for a one-bounce four. 10 runs off the over.
6.5
0
Spencer Johnson To Brian Bennett
Pitched up and just on off, angling away, Brian Bennett leaves it alone.
6.4
6
Spencer Johnson To Brian Bennett
SIX! That is a shot and a half! Spencer Johnson lands this short of a length, on middle. Brian Bennett pounces on it in a flash and whacks it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.
6.3
0
Spencer Johnson To Brian Bennett
A bouncer, on middle and off, Brian Bennett ducks under it.
6.2
0
Spencer Johnson To Brian Bennett
Hard length and on off, Brian Bennett stabs it out off the bottom edge towards mid off.
6.1
0
Spencer Johnson To Brian Bennett
Back of a length and on off, Brian Bennett punches it towards cover-point.
End Of The Over 6 : 29/1
5 Runs
- 05.1
- 15.2
- 45.3
- 05.4
- 05.5
- 05.6
I. Kaia
14 (12)
B. Bennett
14 (22)
X. Bartlett
3-0-18-1
5.6
0
Xavier Bartlett To Innocent Kaia
Another full delivery, on off, Innocent Kaia drills it hard but finds wide mid off.
5.5
0
Xavier Bartlett To Innocent Kaia
Goes fuller, on middle, Innocent Kaia knocks it to the left of mid on.
5.4
0
Xavier Bartlett To Innocent Kaia
Good length and on off, Innocent Kaia stays back and keeps it out to the off side.
5.3
4
Xavier Bartlett To Innocent Kaia
FOUR! Put away! Short of a length and on middle and leg, sits up nicely for the batter. Innocent Kaia gets on top of it, rolls his wrists and pulls it to the deep square leg fence for a boundary.
5.2
1
Xavier Bartlett To Brian Bennett
Pitched up and on off, Brian Bennett drives it towards mid off for a single.
5.1
0
Xavier Bartlett To Brian Bennett
Full delivery, on off, Brian Bennett pushes it towards cover.
End Of The Over 5 : 24/1
6 Runs
- 14.1
- 44.2
- 04.3
- 04.4
- 04.5
- 14.6
B. Bennett
13 (20)
I. Kaia
10 (8)
S. Johnson
3-0-11-0
4.6
1
Spencer Johnson To Brian Bennett
Top effort! Much fuller and around off, Brian Bennett throws his hands at it and slices it. It flies wide of backward point, where Cooper Connolly dives to his left and tries to grab it with his outstretched hand, but the ball just does not stick in. They cross. A tough chance, but a chance nonetheless.
4.5
0
Spencer Johnson To Brian Bennett
Short of a length and just outside off, Brian Bennett punches it away but cannot beat cover-point.
4.4
0
Spencer Johnson To Brian Bennett
Back of a length and around off, Brian Bennett stabs it out to the off side.
4.3
0
Spencer Johnson To Brian Bennett
Typical fast bowler's response! Spencer Johnson bangs in a quick bouncer, on middle, Brian Bennett ducks under it.
4.2
4
Spencer Johnson To Brian Bennett
FOUR! Classy! Fuller delivery, on off. Brian Bennett presents the full face of the bat and drives it gloriously down the ground to the long off fence for a boundary.
4.1
1
Spencer Johnson To Innocent Kaia
On a length and on middle, Innocent Kaia tucks it through square leg for a single.
End Of The Over 4 : 18/1
8 Runs
- 23.1
- 13.2
- 43.3
- 13.4
- 03.5
- 03.6
B. Bennett
8 (15)
I. Kaia
9 (7)
X. Bartlett
2-0-13-1
3.6
0
Xavier Bartlett To Brian Bennett
Hard length and around leg, Brian Bennett clips it towards square leg.
3.5
0
Xavier Bartlett To Brian Bennett
Beauty! Just back of a length and on the fifth stump line, holds its line and takes off a bit. Brian Bennett has a poke at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.
3.4
1
Xavier Bartlett To Innocent Kaia
Pitched up and just around off, shaping away. Innocent Kaia goes for the drive but gets an outside edge that flies past the second slip, towards third man. They cross.
3.3
4
Xavier Bartlett To Innocent Kaia
BUZZERS! Fuller and on off, Innocent Kaia drives it towards cover and sets off for the run. The fielder has a shy at the bowler's end but well wide of the stumps. Adam Zampa gets around to back it up, but lets it through his legs. He has to get up and chase after it, but the batters get three more in that time. The crowd loves it and lets Zampa know about his error.
3.2
1
Xavier Bartlett To Brian Bennett
Good length and on off, Brian Bennett guides it off the outer half of the bat towards deep third for a single.
3.1
2
Xavier Bartlett To Brian Bennett
Back of a length and around off, Brian Bennett gets on top of the bounce and punches it through covers for a couple of runs.
End Of The Over 3 : 10/1
4 Runs
- 02.1
- 12.2
- 02.3
- 12.4
- 22.5
- 02.6
I. Kaia
4 (5)
B. Bennett
5 (11)
S. Johnson
2-0-5-0
2.6
0
Spencer Johnson To Innocent Kaia
Much fuller and around off, Innocent Kaia drives it firmly but straight to short cover.
2.5
2
Spencer Johnson To Innocent Kaia
In the air...SAFE! Spencer Johnson bangs in a well-directed bumper, on middle and leg. Innocent Kaia looks to pull it away but gets rushed. It takes the top edge and flies over the keeper's head, but fine leg cuts it out. Two taken.
2.4
1
Spencer Johnson To Brian Bennett
Back of a length, on middle, shaping in, Brian Bennett clips it through square leg for a run.
2.3
0
Spencer Johnson To Brian Bennett
Dug into the surface, just outside off, Brian Bennett ducks under it.
2.2
1
Spencer Johnson To Innocent Kaia
Good length and around leg, Innocent Kaia nudges it towards deep fine leg for a single.
2.1
0
Spencer Johnson To Innocent Kaia
Back of a length and on middle, shoots up off the deck. Innocent Kaia hops up to flick it away but misses and gets hit on the body.
End Of The Over 2 : 6/1
5 Runs
- 01.1
- W 1.2
- 11.3
- 01.4
- 01.5
- 41.6
B. Bennett
4 (9)
I. Kaia
1 (1)
X. Bartlett
1-0-5-1
1.6
4
Xavier Bartlett To Brian Bennett
FOUR! Uppish but in the gap! Pitched up and around off, Brian Bennett looks to drive it away but the ball just stops on him a bit. He hits it aerailly but wide of mid off as the ball races to the fence for the first boundary of the chase.
1.5
0
Xavier Bartlett To Brian Bennett
Bangs in a quick and sharp bouncer, on middle, Brian Bennett ducks under it.
1.4
0
Xavier Bartlett To Brian Bennett
On a length and on middle, Brian Bennett blocks it out.
1.3
1
Xavier Bartlett To Innocent Kaia
Goes fuller and on middle, angling in sharply. Innocent Kaia steps across to flick it but misses as the ball goes off his pads towards square leg. There is a big shout for LBW, but turned down. Marsh has a chat with his bowler and keeper, but does not take the review. It is given as runs, so maybe an inside edge as well.
Early blow for Zimbabwe. Innocent Kaia walks out to bat at number 3.
1.2
W
Xavier Bartlett To Ben Curran OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Xavier Bartlett draws first blood! He hits the length hard, around off, gets it to shape back in a bit. Ben Curran looks to drive it on the up, but the length is just not there for the shot. It hits him high on the bat and lobs up towards mid off, where Nathan Ellis takes a dolly. A two-baller for Curran, and Zimbabwe are 1/1, chasing 295 runs.
1.1
0
Xavier Bartlett To Ben Curran
Xavier Bartlett begins with a good-length delivery, on off, angling away. Ben Curran leaves it alone.
Xavier Bartlett will share the attack.
End Of The Over 1 : 1/0
1 Runs
- 00.1
- 00.2
- 1 WD 0.3
- 00.3
- 00.4
- 00.5
- 00.6
B. Bennett
0 (6)
B. Curran
0 (0)
S. Johnson
1-0-1-0
0.6
0
Spencer Johnson To Brian Bennett
Touch fuller, on off, Brian Bennett strides out and pushes it towards cover. A fumble but it does not cost anything. Just one wide off the first over!
0.5
0
Spencer Johnson To Brian Bennett
Good length and on middle, nips back in, Brian Bennett tucks it away towards short mid-wicket.
0.4
0
Spencer Johnson To Brian Bennett
Pitched up and on middle, shaping in, Brian Bennett taps it out towards short cover.
0.3
0
Spencer Johnson To Brian Bennett
Just back of a length and around off, angling away, Brian Bennett throws his hands at it but misses. Josh Inglis dives to his right to grab it well.
0.3
wd
Spencer Johnson To Brian Bennett
WIDE! Pitched up and outside off again, but a bit too much this time. Brian Bennett leaves it alone. Wided. Zimbabwe are underway with extras!
0.2
0
Spencer Johnson To Brian Bennett
Full again but well outside off, but just inside the tramline, Brian Bennett lets it go.
0.1
0
Spencer Johnson To Brian Bennett
Beaten! Spencer Johnson starts with a full delivery, on off, angling away a bit. Brian Bennett goes for the drive but gets beaten on the outside edge.
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Match Info
- Venue Harare Sports Club, Harare
- Weather Clear
- Toss Australia won the toss and elected to bat
- Result Australia beat Zimbabwe by 59 runs
- Player of the Match Matt Renshaw
- Umpire Alex Wharf (ENG), Langton Rusere (ZIM) and Rashid Riaz (PAK)
- Referee Andy Pycroft (ZIM)
Match Notes
- Innings Break: Australia 294/8 in 50.0 overs
- Power play 3 (41-50): Australia 294/8 (66 runs, 3 wickets)
- Newman Nyamhuri maiden ODI 5-wicket haul: 5/62 (9.0)
- M Renshaw maiden ODI hundred: 100 runs 86 balls (6x4) (3x6)
- Australia 250/5 in 42.2 overs
- 6th wkt Partnership: 50 off 53 balls between M Renshaw (30) and O Peake (20)
- Power play 2 (11-40): Australia 228/5 (163 runs, 3 wickets)
- Australia 202/5 in 35.2 overs
- M Renshaw ODI fifty: 55 runs in 55 balls (1x4) (3x6)
- Drinks: Australia 179/5 31.3 in overs
- 5th wkt Partnership: 50 off 65 balls between A Carey (21) and M Renshaw (26)
- Australia 150/4 in 25.4 overs
- C Connolly 2nd ODI fifty: 50 runs in 44 balls (4x4) (3x6)
- Australia 105/3 in 17.1 overs
- C Connolly dropped on 41 by B Bennett on 16.3 overs
- Drinks: Australia 86/3 15.0 in overs
- Power play 1 (1-10): Australia 65/2
- 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 41 balls between M Marsh (32) and C Connolly (16)
- Australia 52/1 in 6.5 overs
- Nathan Ellis maiden ODI 5-wicket haul: 5/31 (9.1)
- Referral 5 (39.1 overs): AUS against W Masakadza (LBW) Successful (ZIM: 1, AUS: 2)
- Power play 2 (11-40): Zimbabwe 201/7 (153 runs, 4 wickets)
- Zimbabwe 201/7 in 39.3 overs
- Referral 4 (39.1 overs): W Madhevere against AUS (LBW) Unsuccessful (ZIM: 1, AUS: 2)
- Referral 3 (32.3 overs): W Madhevere against AUS (LBW) Successful (ZIM: 2, AUS: 2)
- S Raza 25th ODI fifty: 50 runs in 61 balls (5x4) (0x6)
- Drinks: Zimbabwe 160/5 30.3 in overs
- Referral 2 (29.3 overs): AUS against C Ervine (LBW) Unsuccessful (ZIM: 2, AUS: 2) (Retained)
- Zimbabwe 151/4 in 28.2 overs
- C Ervine 24th ODI fifty: 50 runs in 51 balls (5x4) (1x6)
- 5th wkt Partnership: 50 off 55 balls between C Ervine (27) and S Raza (26)
- Zimbabwe 100/4 in 20.5 overs
- Drinks: Zimbabwe 62/4 in 13.3 overs
- Zimbabwe 50/3 in 10.5 overs
- Mandatory Power play (1-10): Zimbabwe 48/3
- Referral 1 (7.1 ovs): I Kaia against AUS (LBW) Successful (ZIM: 2, AUS: 2)
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