Zimbabwe vs Australia, 2nd ODI: Travis Head's Century Fires Australia Past 300 in Harare
Travis Head smashed his 20th international century as Australia piled up a big total against Zimbabwe in the second ODI at Harare Sports Club, with the tourists looking to seal the three-match series 2-0.
Australia put together another dominant batting display against Zimbabwe in the second ODI of their three-match series, with Travis Head starring once again at Harare Sports Club on Friday. Australia lead the series 1-0 after a 59-run win in the series opener and can wrap it up with victory in this game.
Match Snapshot
- Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare
- Toss: Zimbabwe won the toss and chose to bowl first
- Series: 2nd of 3 ODIs — Australia lead 1-0
- Captains: Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe), Mitchell Marsh (Australia)
Playing XIs
Zimbabwe: Brian Bennett, Ben Curran, Innocent Kaia, Brendan Taylor (wk), Craig Ervine, Sikandar Raza (c), Wessly Madhevere, Brad Evans, Newman Nyamhuri, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani
Australia: Mitchell Marsh (c), Travis Head, Cooper Connolly, Josh Inglis (wk), Alex Carey, Matt Renshaw, Oliver Peake, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Billy Stanlake
Innings Report
Put in to bat, Australia's openers gave the innings a flying start, with Mitchell Marsh and Head adding a brisk opening stand before Marsh fell for the first wicket at 130 in the 19th over. Head carried on in sublime touch, bringing up his hundred off 75 balls with 13 fours and three sixes — his 20th international century — before eventually falling for a brilliant 112 off 84 deliveries, caught off Wessly Madhevere in the 28th over with the score on 190. Josh Inglis fell shortly after for the third wicket at 229 in the 34th over.
Australia continued to accelerate through the middle overs, moving to 321 for 5 after 47.2 overs at the last available update, with the innings still in progress. This report will be updated with the final total, full fall of wickets, bowling figures and Zimbabwe's run chase once the match is complete.
The Bigger Picture
Australia head into this game full of confidence after Matt Renshaw's maiden ODI century and a five-wicket haul from Nathan Ellis sealed a 59-run win in the series opener. Zimbabwe, who got half-centuries from Craig Ervine and captain Sikandar Raza in that game, will be desperate to level things up and take the series to a decider on Sunday.
Scorecard being updated live — check back for the final result.
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