{"id":899429,"date":"2026-09-20T23:24:15","date_gmt":"2026-09-20T23:24:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/899429\/"},"modified":"2026-09-20T23:24:15","modified_gmt":"2026-09-20T23:24:15","slug":"australia-vs-zimbabwe-josh-inglis-century-leads-australia-to-dramatic-one-wicket-odi-victory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/899429\/","title":{"rendered":"Australia vs Zimbabwe: Josh Inglis century leads Australia to dramatic one-wicket ODI victory"},"content":{"rendered":"

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September 21, 2026 \u2014 6:44am<\/p>\n

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Josh Inglis scored his second ODI century and Nathan Ellis his highest score in the format with an unbeaten 36 from 44 balls as Australia claimed a dramatic one-wicket victory over hosts Zimbabwe with a ball to spare in Harare on Sunday (local time).<\/p>\n

When Ellis was joined at the crease by number 11 Spencer Johnson (7 from 13 balls), the tourists needed 27 runs to reach their victory target of 272, something the pair managed at a run-a-ball to take their side to the win.<\/p>\n

\"JoshJosh Inglis celebrates his century. AP Photo\/Wonder Mashura<\/p>\n

Zimbabwe will rue Wessly Madhevere dropping Ellis in the penultimate over when he could have sealed victory for them, as he then failed to defend nine runs in the final over when Ellis hit a six off the first ball.<\/p>\n

Australia, who rested several of their regulars for the tour, claimed the series 3-0 and now move on to South Africa for three ODI fixtures that begin in Durban on Thursday.<\/p>\n

\u201cGreat game of cricket,\u201d Australia captain Mitchell Marsh said. \u201cI thought Zimbabwe probably deserved to win, but the boys got the job done at the end there and that was fantastic to see.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re aware we need to keep improving as a team. I thought the way we played over the three matches, albeit today we got lucky, but there\u2019s lots of positive signs with our group. We\u2019ve got some young talent which is exciting for the future.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"AustralianAustralian captain Mitch Marsh with his teammates after winning the ODI series 3-0.AP Photo\/Wonder Mashura<\/p>\n

After the home side elected to bat first, Zimbabwe\u2019s innings was anchored by an unbeaten 81 from 72 balls by captain Sikandar Raza, to go with half-centuries for Craig Ervine (59 from 79 balls) and Innocent Kaia (55 from 66 balls).<\/p>\n

Kaia retired hurt with a hamstring injury, with the score on 148 for three, as he could no longer run between the wickets.<\/p>\n

\"AustralianAustralian bowler Nathan Ellis.AP Photo\/Wonder Mashura<\/p>\n

Seamer Ellis was also the pick of the Australian bowlers with 3-50 in his 10 overs.<\/p>\n

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Australia were always up with the run rate in their reply but when openers Travis Head (6) and Marsh (8) fell early, it set the tone for an innings where they lost wickets at regular intervals.<\/p>\n

But Inglis scored a superb 103 from 102 balls as he struck 11 fours, with the next highest scorer Ellis on his unbeaten 36.<\/p>\n

Zimbabwe all-rounder Brad Evans was the pick of the home bowlers with 4-47 in 10 overs.<\/p>\n

\u201cI thought 280-290 was par with the bat so to make a game out of 272 was a great effort,\u201d Raza said. \u201cAs a captain I\u2019m really proud. Plenty to learn. I\u2019d rather have a game like that than for the Aussies to just chase it down in 40 overs.\u201d<\/p>\n

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