Maiden Matt Renshaw ODI century sets up Australia win in Zimbabwe
Australia 294-8; Zimbabwe 235 | Australia win by 59 runs Batter scores 109; Nathan Ellis has figures of 5-31 in 9.1 overs Australia’s Matt Renshaw scored a maiden one-day international century while Nathan Ellis took five wickets to guide their side to a 59-run win over hosts Zimbabwe in the first clash of their three-match series.
Australia chose to bat first, and the surprise decision from captain Mitchell Marsh was vindicated as they scored 294-8 in their 50 overs, setting Zimbabwe an imposing target at Harare Sports Club.
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