The last match of the three-match ODI series between Australia and Zimbabwe is being played at the Tony Ireland Stadium in Townsville. The hosts are in bad shape in this match. The Kangaroo team, which took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series, lost the toss in this match and came out to bat first. Despite David Warner's brilliant innings of 94 runs, the entire team of Australia was reduced to just 141 runs in 31 overs. Apart from David Warner, only Glenn Maxwell managed to cross the double figure, Maxwell scored 19 runs off 22 balls. Apart from these two batsmen, 9 other players got out on single digits.
Zimbabwe captain Regis Chakabwa won the toss and elected to bowl first. On this difficult surface, the Australian batsmen were seen struggling from the beginning. Captain Aaron Finch, Steve Smith, and Alex Carey returned to the pavilion in the first 10 overs. At the same time, Stoinis and Green were also out before 100 runs. Glenn Maxwell came and supported David Warner for some time but he could not score big. Maxwell hit 3 fours in 22 balls. Maxwell was dismissed by Ryan Burle and showed the way to the pavilion.
David Warner was batting well at the other end, but he could not even face the deadly bowling of Ryan Burley. Warner played brilliant innings of 94 runs with the help of 14 fours and 2 sixes before being dismissed.
Ryan Burley took Australia's last 5 wickets. This bowler got half the Australian team out after spending 10 runs in just three overs.
