Archive · 18 Sep 2026
Travis Head Century Powers Australia to ODI Series Win
Australia played Zimbabwe in the second match of a three-game cricket series.
Australia batted first and scored 356 runs, its highest ODI total against Zimbabwe.
Travis Head was the main star, scoring 112 runs.
Mitchell Marsh and Cooper Connolly also helped Australia build a big score.
Ollie Peake hit three sixes while making 41 runs at the end.
Zimbabwe tried to chase the target but finished with 272 runs.
Australia therefore won by 84 runs and took a 2-0 lead.
Adam Zampa celebrated his 200th ODI wicket in the match.
Australia will play the final game on Sunday before traveling to South Africa.
Australia beat Zimbabwe by 84 runs in Harare to take an unassailable 2-0 ODI series lead.
Travis Head scored 112 from 84 balls as Australia made a record 356-6 against Zimbabwe.
Mitchell Marsh, Cooper Connolly and Ollie Peake also made significant contributions with the bat.
Zimbabwe reached 272 in 48.3 overs, with Sikandar Raza top-scoring on 45.
Adam Zampa claimed his 200th ODI wicket, while Josh Hazlewood took two wickets on his return from injury.
- Who
- Australia and Zimbabwe, with Travis Head leading Australia’s batting performance.
- What
- Australia defeated Zimbabwe by 84 runs and secured a 2-0 ODI series lead.
- When
- Friday; the final match is scheduled for Sunday.
- Where
- Harare Sports Club in Harare.
- Why
- Australia built a record 356-6 and then restricted Zimbabwe to 272.
- Series position
- Australia leads the three-match ODI series 2-0.
- Australia’s score
- 356-6, Australia’s highest ODI total against Zimbabwe.
- Travis Head
- 112 runs from 84 balls.
- Margin of victory
- Australia won by 84 runs.
- Zimbabwe’s score
- 272 in 48.3 overs.
- Adam Zampa
- Passed 200 ODI wickets with figures of 2-62.
- Josh Hazlewood
- Took 2-48 in nine overs on his return from injury.