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Australia deny Zimbabwe a consolation win after Ellis pulls off last-over heist

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  • Josh Inglis scored his second one-day international century and Nathan Ellis his highest score in ⁠the format with an unbeaten 36 from 44 balls as Australia claimed a one-wicket victory over hosts ⁠Zimbabwe with a ball ⁠to spare in Harare on Sunday.
  • Australia claimed the series 3-0 and now move on to South Africa for three ODI fixtures that begin in Durban on Thursday.

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After the home side elected to bat first, Zimbabwe’s innings was anchored by an unbeaten ‌81 from 72 balls by their captain, Sikandar Raza, to go with half-centuries for Craig Ervine and Innocent Kaia. Inglis scored a 103 from 102 balls as he struck 11 fours, with the next highest scorer Ellis on his unbeaten 36.

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Josh Inglis scored his second one-day international century and Nathan Ellis his highest score in ⁠the format with an unbeaten 36 from 44 balls as Australia claimed a one-wicket victory over hosts ⁠Zimbabwe with a ball ⁠to spare in Harare on Sunday.

When Ellis was joined at the crease by Australia’s No 11, Spencer Johnson, ⁠the tourists needed 27 runs for victory, something the pair managed at a run-a-ball to take their side to the win.

Australia claimed the series 3-0 and now move on to South Africa for three ODI fixtures that begin in Durban on Thursday.

After the home side elected to bat first, Zimbabwe’s innings was anchored by an unbeaten ‌81 from 72 balls by their captain, Sikandar Raza, to go with half-centuries for Craig Ervine and Innocent Kaia.

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