Adam Zampa (Image: IANS)
Head has now scored 9,111 runs in 201 international matches and 243 innings at an average of 40.31 and a strike rate of 87.08. His record includes 20 centuries and 43 half-centuries, with a highest score of 175. He shared a 130-run opening partnership with skipper Mitchell Marsh , who scored 53 off 63 balls, including three fours and three sixes. Chasing 357, Zimbabwe’s top-six batters got starts but failed to convert them into substantial scores. The hosts slipped to 187/5, leaving them with too much to do. Sikandar Raza top-scored with 45 off 49 balls, while Brendan Taylor made 39 off 40 and Craig Ervine scored 38 off 39. Zimbabwe were eventually bowled out for 272 in 48.3 overs. Josh Hazlewood , Connolly, Matthew Renshaw and Zampa took two wickets each as Australia secured an 84-run victory. The win gave Australia an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series, with one ODI still to play.
Coming to the match, Head provided the foundation for Australia’s imposing total, smashing 112 off 84 balls, including 15 fours and three sixes. The left-hander also crossed the 9,000-run mark in international cricket during his innings.