Zimbabwe v Australia, Live Cricket Score and Commentary, 3rd Match, Australia tour of Zimbabwe, 2026

Australia tour of Zimbabwe 3rd Match: Zimbabwe v Australia at Harare, September 20, 2026
Zimbabwe
ZIM
271/8 (50)
Australia
AUS
272/9 (49.5)
Finished
AUS won by 1 wicket
BATSMENRB4S6SSR
Spencer Johnson7130053.85
Nathan Ellis36442181.82
BOWLERSOMRWECON
Wesley Madhevere5.503415.83
Ernest Masuku503807.60
Current Partnership: 27 run (4.3 ov) | Last Wicket: Adam Zampa 9 (12) | Fall of Wicket: 245/9 (45.2 ov)
CRR: 5.46 | Last Ten Overs: 51/2 5.02
Recent: 11·16·2121111·1··1

Commentary

1
49.5
Wesley Madhevere to Nathan Ellis, 1 run, Wesley Madhevere delivers at good length, Nathan Ellis goes back and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
1
49.4
Wesley Madhevere to Spencer Johnson, 1 run, An accurately pitched on the stumps, Spencer Johnson goes back to make a confident push, sending the ball towards long on for 1 run.
0
49.3
Wesley Madhevere to Spencer Johnson, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, goes back, plays push to the mid off.
1
49.2
Wesley Madhevere to Nathan Ellis, 1 run, An accurately pitched on the stumps, Nathan Ellis goes forward to make a confident push, sending the ball towards long on for 1 run.
6
49.1
Wesley Madhevere to Nathan Ellis, Six, Six !! With a brilliant off break ball, on the stumps, Nathan Ellis goes forward, showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes it to long on for a colossal Maximum!
End of over 49 (8 runs)
Spencer Johnson 6 (11)
Nathan Ellis 28 (41)
Australia 263/9
Ernest Masuku 5-0-38-0
Brad Evans 10-0-47-4
0
48.6
Ernest Masuku to Spencer Johnson, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Spencer Johnson goes forward and slash defensive shot towards third man, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
2
48.5
Ernest Masuku to Spencer Johnson, 2 runs, Spencer Johnson goes back and plays a well-timed cut off an fast ball delivers at a back of length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at point for 2 runs.
1
48.4
Ernest Masuku to Nathan Ellis, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Nathan Ellis goes forward to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards short cover for 1 run.
2
48.3
Ernest Masuku to Nathan Ellis, 2 runs, Ernest Masuku delivers fast ball at good length, Nathan Ellis hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep mid wicket, limits Nathan Ellis to just 2 runs.
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48.3
Ernest Masuku to Nathan Ellis, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball back of length, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Nathan Ellis no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
1
48.2
Ernest Masuku to Spencer Johnson, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Spencer Johnson goes forward to make a confident push, sending the ball towards long on for 1 run.
1
48.1
Ernest Masuku to Nathan Ellis, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Nathan Ellis goes back to make a confident push, sending the ball towards long on for 1 run.
End of over 48 (3 runs)
Nathan Ellis 24 (38)
Spencer Johnson 3 (8)
Australia 255/9
Brad Evans 10-0-47-4
Sikandar Raza 10-0-42-2
1
47.6
Brad Evans to Nathan Ellis, 1 run, Nathan Ellis goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
0
47.5
Brad Evans to Nathan Ellis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Nathan Ellis goes back, tucks pull toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.
1
47.4
Brad Evans to Spencer Johnson, 1 run, Spencer Johnson goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.
0
47.3
Brad Evans to Spencer Johnson, no run, Dot Ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, and Spencer Johnson hangs on and tries to hit defensive shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
0
47.2
Brad Evans to Spencer Johnson, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, yorker, on the off stump, Spencer Johnson hangs in the crease, tucks it toward the fielder at short cover, who blocks the ball right away.
1
47.1
Brad Evans to Nathan Ellis, 1 run, fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Nathan Ellis goes back to make a room for himself and hits it towards point for 1 run.
End of over 47 (2 runs)
Nathan Ellis 22 (35)
Spencer Johnson 2 (5)
Australia 252/9
Sikandar Raza 10-0-42-2
Brad Evans 9-0-44-4
1
46.6
Sikandar Raza to Nathan Ellis, 1 run, Nathan Ellis goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long off for 1 run.
0
46.5
Sikandar Raza to Nathan Ellis, no run, Dot ball !! , full length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays push.
0
46.4
Sikandar Raza to Nathan Ellis, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Nathan Ellis goes back and strives to hit defensive shot, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
1
46.3
Sikandar Raza to Spencer Johnson, 1 run, An accurately pitched arm ball on the off stump, Spencer Johnson goes forward to make a confident push, sending the ball towards long off for 1 run.
0
46.2
Sikandar Raza to Spencer Johnson, no run, Dot ball !! , good length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays defensive shot to the short cover.
0
46.1
Sikandar Raza to Spencer Johnson, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, Spencer Johnson goes forward and tucks defensive shot, edged!! and the ball goes toward the fielder, who halts the ball.
End of over 46 (5 runs)
Nathan Ellis 21 (32)
Spencer Johnson 1 (2)
Australia 250/9
Brad Evans 9-0-44-4
Graeme Cremer 9-0-53-2
4
45.6
Brad Evans to Nathan Ellis, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump. Nathan Ellis goes back, hits pull in the gap towards deep fine leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
0
45.5
Brad Evans to Nathan Ellis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, goes back, plays defensive shot.
1
45.4
Brad Evans to Spencer Johnson, 1 run, Spencer Johnson goes back and plays a well-timed pull off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.