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. 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. 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.
Connolly hit a second half century of the series. The 32-year-old opener from Adelaide took 75 balls to reach 100, an ODI record for an Australian against Zimbabwe. 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.
“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.
