AUS vs ZIM: Brad Evans celebrates after scoring the winning run against Australia.© AFP
as Brad Evans gall Mitchell Starc Through covers for a single, he brought a historic moment for Zimbabwe as they registered their first win against Australia in any format. After bowling out Australia for 141 in the third ODI at the Riverway Stadium in Townsville, Zimbabwe chased down a total in the 39th over with three wickets remaining. As Evans hit the winning shot, he raised his arms in the air before completing the run, while Zimbabwe were hugging around in the dugout.
WATCH: Zimbabwe celebrating after scoring the winning run against Australia
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“We showed the fight in full swing … it was a testament to the work done by the boys,” said the Zimbabwe captain. Regis ChakabwaWho scored the top scorer with an unbeaten 37.
Nervous Zimbabwe, looking for their third win against Australia in 32 ODIs, batted defensively and went down 77-5 after the all-rounder fell to Murumani (35). Cameron Green,
Chakabwa calms nerves and is joined by an inspired Burle, who hits a six on the player-of-the-series adam zampa To achieve Zimbabwe with a view to a famous victory.
He fell with five runs needed but the late twist didn’t come.
“You turn to the international game and you can lose any day, and we saw that today,” said the Australia captain Aaron Finch,
“They were relentless with the ball in the beginning.”
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Zimbabwe dismissed Australia in ODIs for the first time ever and the eventual victory fueled their bid to climb the ladder of the ODI Super League, which leads to qualification for next year’s 50-over World Cup in India.
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