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Australia vs Zimbabwe, 2nd ODI: Australia Crush Zimbabwe By Eight Wickets To Seal Series

Ruthless Australia wrapped up the one-day international series against Zimbabwe with a crushing eight-wicket victory on Wednesday in Townsville. After Mitchell Starc played a central role in routing the tourists for just 96, Australia overcame an early stutter in their chase to reach the lowly target in the 15th over and take an unassailable 2-0 series lead. Quick Richard Ngarava briefly revived Zimbabwe's slim hopes of a miraculous victory with the wickets of openers David Warner and Aaron Finch in the third over to leave Australia wobbling at 16-2. But an aggressive Steve Smith (47 not out) and Alex Carey (26 not out) counterattacked as Australia cruised to a series triumph, having notched a comfortable five-wicket victory in the first ODI in Townsville on Sunday.

Maxwell's rapid 32 sees Australia to five-wicket win over Zimbabwe

Glenn Maxwell smashed an unbeaten 32 off nine balls to take Australia to an easy five-wicket win over Zimbabwe in the first of three one-day internationals at Townsville's Riverway Stadium on Sunday.

Australia vs Zimbabwe: Glenn Maxwell's Rapid 32 Sees Hosts To 5-Wicket Win In 1st ODI

Glenn Maxwell smashed an unbeaten 32 off nine balls to take Australia to an easy five-wicket win over Zimbabwe in the first of three one-day internationals at Townsville's Riverway Stadium on Sunday. Chasing 201 for victory, the Australians reached their target with more than 16 overs to spare to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. All-rounder Cameron Green ripped out the Zimbabwe tail with 5-33 as the visitors collapsed from 185-4 to 200 all out, a total that was never going to be enough against a full-strength Australia.

Australia vs Zimbabwe: Marnus Labuschagne Dropped As Hosts Opt For All-Rounders In 1st ODI

Skipper Aaron Finch said Saturday that Australia plan to test a new structure that provides greater batting depth and more bowling options in their opening ODI against Zimbabwe, with Marnus Labuschagne dropped. Australia play three one-dayers against Zimbabwe in the northern Queensland city of Townsville from Sunday, followed by three against New Zealand in Cairns starting September 6.

Labuschagne dropped as Australia opt for all-rounders against Zimbabwe

Aaron Finch said on Saturday that Australia plan to test a new structure that provides greater batting depth and more bowling options in their opening ODI against Zimbabwe, with Marnus Labuschagne dropped. Australia play three one-dayers against Zimbabwe in the northern Queensland city of Townsville from Sunday, followed by three against New Zealand in Cairns starting September 6. Finch confirmed an almost full-strength side, with the hosts welcoming back a number of players absent from their last match in Sri Lanka in June.

Watch: Marnus Labuschagne Plays "Campsite Cricket On One Of The Rougher Pitches"

Marnus Labuschagne has shared a video on social media wherein he could be seen playing campsite cricket. In the video, the player could be seen batting on a rough pitch. While he plays a cut shot from the back foot and a drive later, Labuschagne also shows off his pull shot and defending skills during the practice. "Some campsite cricket on one of the rougher pitches I've ever played on. It also produced a certified 'lowey," the Australian batter captioned his post.

Australia's Pat Cummins rested for Zimbabwe, New Zealand ODI series

Zimbabwe and New Zealand in August and September, Cricket Australia said on Monday. Fast bowler Cummins will be "managed through a period of rehabilitation and physical preparation for the upcoming summer" and miss the six matches in North Queensland, CA said in a statement. Batsman Travis Head will also skip the series as his partner is expecting their first child, but spinner Adam Zampa, all-rounder Ashton Agar and paceman Sean Abbott all return to the squad.

Pat Cummins Rested For Zimbabwe And New Zealand ODIs

Test captain Pat Cummins will miss Australia's upcoming one-day series against Zimbabwe and New Zealand, team bosses announced Monday as they named a strong squad led by Aaron Finch. The pace spearhead has been rested for all six games in August-September at Townsville and Cairns, while batsman Travis Head will be absent for birth of his first child.

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Australia vs Zimbabwe, 2nd ODI: Australia Crush Zimbabwe By Eight Wickets To Seal Series

Maxwell's rapid 32 sees Australia to five-wicket win over Zimbabwe

Australia vs Zimbabwe: Glenn Maxwell's Rapid 32 Sees Hosts To 5-Wicket Win In 1st ODI

Australia vs Zimbabwe: Marnus Labuschagne Dropped As Hosts Opt For All-Rounders In 1st ODI

Labuschagne dropped as Australia opt for all-rounders against Zimbabwe

Watch: Marnus Labuschagne Plays "Campsite Cricket On One Of The Rougher Pitches"

Australia's Pat Cummins rested for Zimbabwe, New Zealand ODI series

Pat Cummins Rested For Zimbabwe And New Zealand ODIs