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Renshaw century guides Australia past Zimbabwe in ODI opener
Australia secured a 59-run victory over Zimbabwe in the first one-day international of their three-match series in Harare, with Matt Renshaw scoring his maiden ODI century and Nathan Ellis claiming five wickets.
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HARARE — Australia made a dominant start to their one-day international series against Zimbabwe on Tuesday, winning the opening match by 59 runs at the Harare Sports Club.
Batsman Matt Renshaw was the standout performer with the bat, scoring 109 runs in his first ODI century. His innings provided the foundation for Australia's competitive total, establishing crucial momentum that would prove decisive in the encounter.
On the bowling front, paceman Nathan Ellis delivered a standout performance, taking five wickets to restrict Zimbabwe's run chase. Ellis's multi-wicket haul proved instrumental in preventing the hosts from mounting a serious challenge to Australia's target.
The victory sets a positive tone for Australia heading into the second match of the three-game series. Zimbabwe will look to respond in their next outing as the teams prepare for the continuation of their bilateral engagement.