Harare, Sep 1 (IANS) Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe has hailed the national cricket team for its historic three-wicket win over Australia in an ODI in the ongoing triangular series here Sunday.

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The Fox Sports reported that Mugabe, who is also the patron of Zimbabwe Cricket, was "very very happy" with the team's first win over Australia in 31 years.

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Zimbabwe staged a huge upset, beating Australia by three wickets in their One-Day International clash at Harare Sports Club

Zimbabwe and South Africa will play the final group match Thursday ahead of Saturday’s final.

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