Travis Head struck 112 to lead an Australia charge in a series-clinching 84-run win over Zimbabwe in the 2nd one-day international in Harare on Friday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Zimbabwe's decision to insert the Australians after winning the toss backfired badly as the tourists made 356-6 in 50 overs, their highest ODI score against the southern African nation, for a 2-0 series lead.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Head was not the only Australian to star as Cooper Connolly (78) and captain Mitchell Marsh (53) both made half-centuries while Oliver Peake clubbed a quickfire 41.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In reply, Zimbabwe posted 272 in 48.3 overs with 40-year-old captain Sikandar Raza top scoring with 45. However, the hosts never came close to matching the required run rate.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"It was nice to spend some time in the middle and spend some time out there with Mitch (Marsh)," said player-of-the-match award winner Head.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"We did not train for a couple of days which was good actually. We had done a fair bit of training going into the series. It was nice to be fresh. We just tried to be aggressive."<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Head, who was dismissed for just four in the first Harare ODI, hit three sixes and 15 fours off 84 deliveries.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The 32-year-old opener from Adelaide took 75 balls to reach 100, an ODI record for an Australian against Zimbabwe.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
His knock lifted the visitors to 190-2 before he lofted a Wessly Madhevere delivery out to short cover where substitute Ryan Burl took the catch.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Connolly hit a second half century of the series. His 69-ball stand included three sixes and three fours before a top edge off Brad Evans was caught by Brendan Taylor at short fine leg.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Marsh had his off stump uprooted by Wellington Masakadza after a patient innings laced with three sixes and three fours.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In a fiery finish to the innings, 19-year-old Peake slammed 41 off 18 balls, including three sixes in the final over from Evans which went for 24.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Batting at No.6, Raza struck five fours before hitting Connolly down the ground to Matt Renshaw at long off.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The series at Harare Sports Club concludes on Sunday with Australia seeking a sweep. They then head to South Africa, where they will play three ODIs from September 24, and three Tests.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Brief scores<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Australia 356-6 in 50 overs (T. Head 112, C. Connolly 78, M. Marsh 53; B. Evans 3-86) Zimbabwe 272 in 48.3 overs (S. Raza 45; C. Connolly 2-25, M. Renshaw 2-44, J. Hazlewood 2-48, A. Zampa 2-62)<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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