සිම්බාබ්වේ එදිරිව ඕස්ට්‍රේලියාව, 3 වැනි එක්දින තරගය, සැප් 20, 2026: විස්තර විචාරය

Over 50. 9 runs. Bowler: Wessley Madhevere. Australia: 272/9(rr 5.44)

Wessley Madhevere to Nathan Ellis. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot flick, Played in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Evans. Australia pull off a thrilling one-wicket victory off the penultimate ball after a dramatic chase against Zimbabwe, reaching 272 to wrap up a series clean sweep. Josh Inglis anchored the innings superbly with a composed 103, but when he fell Zimbabwe sensed a famous victory. However Nathan Ellis' unbeaten 36 proved crucial under pressure to take his side home. Zimbabwe's Brad Evans was outstanding with four wickets, but Australia's lower order held their nerve. With wickets falling regularly, the chase went down to the wire, highlighting Australia's resilience and composure in a tense finish. Josh Inglis is the Player of the Match and Cooper Connolly is the Player of the Series.

Wessley Madhevere to Spencer Johnson. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, Played to mid on for 1 run.

Wessley Madhevere to Spencer Johnson. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, Played to short extra cover for no runs, run save by Butt.

Wessley Madhevere to Nathan Ellis. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, Played to long on for 1 run, fielded by Evans.

SIX! Wessley Madhevere to Nathan Ellis. Arm length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.

Over 49. 8 runs. Bowler: Ernest Masuku. Australia: 263/9(rr 5.37)

Ernest Masuku to Spencer Johnson. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, outside edge to third man for no runs, fielded by Curran.

Ernest Masuku to Spencer Johnson. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed to deep backward point for 2 runs, run save by Madhevere.

Ernest Masuku to Nathan Ellis. Full toss, down leg side down the track working, mis-timed to cover for 1 run, fielded by Evans.

Ernest Masuku to Nathan Ellis. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 2 runs, dropped catch by Madhevere.

Wide Ernest Masuku to Nathan Ellis. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot Leave, left for 1 run, fielded by Taylor.

Ernest Masuku to Spencer Johnson. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to long on for 1 run, fielded by Evans.

Ernest Masuku to Nathan Ellis. Reverse Swing-In yorker, down leg side on the front foot driving, mis-timed to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Evans.

Over 48. 3 runs. Bowler: Brad Evans. Australia: 255/9(rr 5.31)

Brad Evans to Nathan Ellis. Length ball, off stump on the back foot working, Played to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Butt.

Brad Evans to Nathan Ellis. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to square leg for no runs, fielded by Butt.

Brad Evans to Spencer Johnson. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Masuku.

Brad Evans to Spencer Johnson. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Taylor.

Brad Evans to Spencer Johnson. Half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Butt.

Over 50. 7 runs. Bowler: Xavier Bartlett. Zimbabwe: 271/8(rr 5.42)

Xavier Bartlett to Sikandar Raza. Reverse Swing-In half volley, off stump on the back foot working, mis-timed to deep square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Carey. That's the end of the innings, and Zimbabwe finish on 271. Sikandar Raza led the way with a composed unbeaten 81, while Craig Ervine made a valuable 59 and Innocent Kaia contributed 55 before retiring hurt. Zimbabwe lost wickets at regular intervals, but Raza held the innings together and found support from the lower order. Australia bowled well as Nathan Ellis was the pick of the Australian bowlers with three wickets, while Spencer Johnson and Adam Zampa claimed two each. Join us shortly for the run chase.

FOUR! Xavier Bartlett to Sikandar Raza. Off cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump moves in front Scoop, well timed in the air under control past fine leg for 4 runs.

Xavier Bartlett to Sikandar Raza. Slower ball back of a length, outside off stump down the track Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Inglis.

Xavier Bartlett to Sikandar Raza. Reverse Swing-In yorker, down leg side on the back foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Inglis.

Wide Xavier Bartlett to Sikandar Raza. Off cutter bouncer, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for 1 run, fielded by Inglis.

Xavier Bartlett to Sikandar Raza. Reverse Swing-In yorker, middle stump on the front foot driving, Played back to bowler for no runs.

Over 49. 12 runs. Bowler: Nathan Ellis. Zimbabwe: 264/7(rr 5.39)

Nathan Ellis to Sikandar Raza. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, Played to long on for 1 run, fielded by Renshaw.

FOUR! Nathan Ellis to Sikandar Raza. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep extra cover for 4 runs.

Wide Nathan Ellis to Sikandar Raza. Half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Inglis.

Nathan Ellis to Ernest Masuku. Slower ball half volley, off stump on the front foot pushing, mis-timed to silly point for 1 run, shy attempt by Ellis.

Nathan Ellis to Sikandar Raza. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to long on for 1 run, fielded by Renshaw.

FOUR! Nathan Ellis to Sikandar Raza. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs.

Nathan Ellis to Sikandar Raza. Reverse Swing-Out yorker, wide outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Inglis.

Over 48. 9 runs. Bowler: Xavier Bartlett. Zimbabwe: 252/7(rr 5.25)

Xavier Bartlett to Sikandar Raza. Back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot pulling, Played to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Renshaw.

Xavier Bartlett to Sikandar Raza. Length ball, off stump on the front foot working, Played to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Johnson.

APPEAL! Xavier Bartlett to Ernest Masuku. Yorker, down leg side on the front foot flick, hit pad to short leg for 1 run, fielded by Inglis, appeal made for L.B.W. The umpire signalled leg byes.