Ellis and Inglis break Zimbabwe hearts to secure one-wicket thriller
Australia still needed 27 when the last-wicket pair came together but Ellis completed a magnificent all-round game as the home side saw their chance slip away
20/09Result
3rd ODI, Australia tour of Zimbabwe at Harare, Sep 20 2026
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![Zimbabwe]( "Zimbabwe")
271/8 -
![Australia]( "Australia")
272/9 (49.5/50 ov)
Player of the Match
20/09Result
3rd ODI, Australia tour of Zimbabwe at Harare, Sep 20 2026
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![Zimbabwe]( "Zimbabwe")
271/8 -
![Australia]( "Australia")
272/9 (49.5/50 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
'I'll back him again and again': Raza stands by Madhevere after final-over gamble
Raza handed the ball to Madhevere despite Cremer having an over left in the third ODI against Australia which Zimbabwe lost by one wicket
Inglis: Tight finish valuable experience ahead of World Cup
The wicketkeeper was frustrated not to see the chase home but was satisfied with how he constructed his century
Cremer plays his first ODI in eight years, Zimbabwe bat first
Cremer and Masuku replace Masakadza and Nyamhuri for Zimbabwe while Australia bring in Johnson and Bartlett for Hazlewood and Stanlake
Preview
Green could return as dominant Australia seek series sweep
Australia were in charge from start to finish in the second match against Zimbabwe despite having to go deep into their bowling resources