Zimbabwe vs Australia Result – 3rd ODI

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3rd ODI • Australia tour of Zimbabwe

ZIM

271/8 (50)

AUS

272/9 (49.5)

Australia won by 1 wicket

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49.5

1

Wesley Madhevere to Nathan Ellis, 1 run

49.4

1

Wesley Madhevere to Spencer Johnson, 1 run

49.3

0

Wesley Madhevere to Spencer Johnson, no run

49.2

1

Wesley Madhevere to Nathan Ellis, 1 run

49.1

6

Wesley Madhevere to Nathan Ellis, Six

End of over 49 (8 runs)

Spencer Johnson 6 (11)

Nathan Ellis 28 (41)

AUS 263/9

Ernest Masuku 5-0-38-0

48.6

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Ernest Masuku to Spencer Johnson, no run

48.5

2

Ernest Masuku to Spencer Johnson, 2 runs

48.4

1

Ernest Masuku to Nathan Ellis, 1 run

48.3

2

Ernest Masuku to Nathan Ellis, 2 runs

48.3

Wd

Ernest Masuku to Nathan Ellis, 1 wide

48.2

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Ernest Masuku to Spencer Johnson, 1 run

48.1

1

Ernest Masuku to Nathan Ellis, 1 run

End of over 48 (3 runs)

Nathan Ellis 24 (38)

Spencer Johnson 3 (8)

AUS 255/9

Brad Evans 10-4-47-0

47.6

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Brad Evans to Nathan Ellis, 1 run

47.5

0

Brad Evans to Nathan Ellis, no run

47.4

1

Brad Evans to Spencer Johnson, 1 run

47.3

0

Brad Evans to Spencer Johnson, no run

47.2

0

Brad Evans to Spencer Johnson, no run

47.1

1

Brad Evans to Nathan Ellis, 1 run

End of over 47 (2 runs)

Nathan Ellis 22 (35)

Spencer Johnson 2 (5)

AUS 252/9

Sikandar Raza 10-2-42-0

46.6

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Sikandar Raza to Nathan Ellis, 1 run

46.5

0

Sikandar Raza to Nathan Ellis, no run

46.4

0

Sikandar Raza to Nathan Ellis, no run

46.3

1

Sikandar Raza to Spencer Johnson, 1 run

46.2

0

Sikandar Raza to Spencer Johnson, no run

46.1

0

Sikandar Raza to Spencer Johnson, no run

End of over 46 (5 runs)

Nathan Ellis 21 (32)

Spencer Johnson 1 (2)

AUS 250/9

Brad Evans 9-4-44-0

Match Summary

Zimbabwe and Australia met in 3rd ODI of Australia tour of Zimbabwe, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 49.1: Wesley Madhevere to Nathan Ellis, Six. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (Australia won by 1 wicket), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

49.1: Wesley Madhevere to Nathan Ellis, Six

Short Highlights Summary

Australia won by 1 wicket. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 49.1: Wesley Madhevere to Nathan Ellis, Six. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

49.5 1 Wesley Madhevere to Nathan Ellis, 1 run

49.4 1 Wesley Madhevere to Spencer Johnson, 1 run

49.3 0 Wesley Madhevere to Spencer Johnson, no run

49.2 1 Wesley Madhevere to Nathan Ellis, 1 run

49.1 6 Wesley Madhevere to Nathan Ellis, Six

End of over 49 (8 runs)

Spencer Johnson 6 (11)

Nathan Ellis 28 (41)

AUS 263/9

Ernest Masuku 5-0-38-0

48.6 0 Ernest Masuku to Spencer Johnson, no run

48.5 2 Ernest Masuku to Spencer Johnson, 2 runs

48.4 1 Ernest Masuku to Nathan Ellis, 1 run

48.3 2 Ernest Masuku to Nathan Ellis, 2 runs

48.3 Wd Ernest Masuku to Nathan Ellis, 1 wide

48.2 1 Ernest Masuku to Spencer Johnson, 1 run

48.1 1 Ernest Masuku to Nathan Ellis, 1 run

End of over 48 (3 runs)

Nathan Ellis 24 (38)

Spencer Johnson 3 (8)

AUS 255/9

Brad Evans 10-4-47-0

47.6 1 Brad Evans to Nathan Ellis, 1 run

47.5 0 Brad Evans to Nathan Ellis, no run

47.4 1 Brad Evans to Spencer Johnson, 1 run

47.3 0 Brad Evans to Spencer Johnson, no run

47.2 0 Brad Evans to Spencer Johnson, no run

47.1 1 Brad Evans to Nathan Ellis, 1 run

End of over 47 (2 runs)

Nathan Ellis 22 (35)

Spencer Johnson 2 (5)

AUS 252/9

Sikandar Raza 10-2-42-0

46.6 1 Sikandar Raza to Nathan Ellis, 1 run

46.5 0 Sikandar Raza to Nathan Ellis, no run

46.4 0 Sikandar Raza to Nathan Ellis, no run

46.3 1 Sikandar Raza to Spencer Johnson, 1 run

46.2 0 Sikandar Raza to Spencer Johnson, no run

46.1 0 Sikandar Raza to Spencer Johnson, no run

End of over 46 (5 runs)

Nathan Ellis 21 (32)

Spencer Johnson 1 (2)

AUS 250/9

Brad Evans 9-4-44-0

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Zimbabwe vs Australia 3rd ODI match?
Australia won by 1 wicket.

What is the Zimbabwe vs Australia 3rd ODI?
Zimbabwe vs Australia is the 3rd ODI of the 2026 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch Zimbabwe vs Australia live score?
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