Australia vs Zimbabwe, 1st ODI at Townsville, AUS v ZIM, Aug 28 2022 - Cricket Photos

RESULT

1st ODI, Townsville, August 28, 2022, Zimbabwe tour of Australia

Zimbabwe

200

Australia

(33.3/50 ov, T:201) 201/5

Australia won by 5 wickets (with 99 balls remaining)

Player Of The Match

Cameron Green

, AUS

5/33

Andrew Symonds' children, Chloe and Will, run drinks during the match•Aug 28, 2022•William West/AFP/Getty Images

The scenic Tony Irish Stadium is decorated by greenery, Australia vs Zimbabwe, 1st ODI, Townsville, August 28, 2022

The scenic Tony Irish Stadium is decorated by greenery•Aug 28, 2022•Getty Images

David Warner flicks one through midwicket, Australia vs Zimbabwe, 1st ODI, Townsville, August 28, 2022

David Warner flicks one through midwicket•Aug 28, 2022•AFP/Getty Images

Andrew Symonds' family and friends honour him in Townsville, Australia vs Zimbabwe, 1st ODI, Townsville, August 28, 2022

Andrew Symonds' family and friends honour him in Townsville•Aug 28, 2022•Getty Images

Regis Chakabva works one through the on side, Australia vs Zimbabwe, 1st ODI, Townsville, August 28, 2022

Regis Chakabva works one through the on side•Aug 28, 2022•AFP/Getty Images

An elated Cameron Green after bouncing out Sikandar Raza, Australia vs Zimbabwe, 1st ODI, Townsville, August 28, 2022

An elated Cameron Green after bouncing out Sikandar Raza•Aug 28, 2022•Getty Images

Australians pay tribute to former cricketer Andrew Symonds, who passed away in May, Australia vs Zimbabwe, 1st ODI, Townsville, August 28, 2022

Australians pay tribute to former cricketer Andrew Symonds, who passed away in May•Aug 28, 2022•AFP/Getty Images

Mitchell Marsh celebrates after dismissing Innocent Kaia, Australia vs Zimbabwe, 1st ODI, Townsville, August 28, 2022

Mitchell Marsh celebrates after dismissing Innocent Kaia•Aug 28, 2022•Getty Images

Steven Smith and David Warner in the middle, Australia vs Zimbabwe, 1st ODI, Townsville, August 28, 2022

Steven Smith and David Warner in the middle•Aug 28, 2022•Getty Images

Steven Smith executes a pull, Australia vs Zimbabwe, 1st ODI, Townsville, August 28, 2022

Steven Smith executes a pull•Aug 28, 2022•AFP/Getty Images

Steven Smith has his eyes on the ball as he runs backwards to dismiss Tony Munyonga, Australia vs Zimbabwe, 1st ODI, Townsville, August 28, 2022

Steven Smith has his eyes on the ball as he runs backwards to dismiss Tony Munyonga•Aug 28, 2022•Getty Images

Wessly Madhevere raises his blade after his half-century, Australia vs Zimbabwe, 1st ODI, Townsville, August 28, 2022

Wessly Madhevere raises his blade after his half-century•Aug 28, 2022•Getty Images

The late Andrew Symonds' kids, Chloe and Billy, run drinks during the game, Australia vs Zimbabwe, 1st ODI, Townsville, August 28, 2022

The late Andrew Symonds' kids, Chloe and Billy, run drinks during the game•Aug 28, 2022•AFP/Getty Images

Adam Zampa sent back a set Tadiwanashe Marumani, Australia vs Zimbabwe, 1st ODI, Townsville, August 28, 2022

Adam Zampa sent back a set Tadiwanashe Marumani•Aug 28, 2022•Getty Images

Tadiwanashe Marumani was impressive and gave Zimbabwe a positive start, Australia vs Zimbabwe, 1st ODI, Townsville, August 28, 2022

Tadiwanashe Marumani was impressive and gave Zimbabwe a positive start•Aug 28, 2022•AFP/Getty Images

Aaron Finch flips the coin as Regis Chakabva calls, Australia vs Zimbabwe, 1st ODI, Townsville, August 28, 2022

Aaron Finch flips the coin as Regis Chakabva calls•Aug 28, 2022•Getty Images

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Match Coverage

All Match News

Roy 388: Townsville pays tribute to Andrew Symonds

Symonds' kids, Billy and Chloe, ran drinks during Australia's fielding stint, and spent the innings in the team dugout

Cameron Green five-for, David Warner fifty take Australia 1-0 up

Zimbabwe suffered a collapse of 6 for 15, with Wessly Madhevere's 72 in vain

Jetlagged Zimbabwe look to 'soak in conditions' with an eye on T20 World Cup

Australia, meanwhile, will be braced to control the in-form Sikandar Raza

Australia begin ODI World Cup preparations with a rare Zimbabwe series

There are not massive holes to fill in Australia's side that is allrounder-heavy, but Zimbabwe could pose tough challenge

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Australia Innings

PLAYER NAME		R	B
AJ Finch	bowled	15	21
DA Warner	bowled	57	66
SPD Smith	not out	48	80
AT Carey	caught	10	8
MP Stoinis	caught	19	14
MR Marsh	caught	2	3
GJ Maxwell	not out	32	9
Extras	(lb 5, w 13)
Total	201(5 wkts; 33.3 ovs)

PLAYER NAME	O	R	W	Econ
W Madhevere	1	9	0	9
VM Nyauchi	5	20	0	4
R Ngarava	5.3	26	1	4.72
B Evans	6	33	0	5.5
Sikandar Raza	8	45	1	5.62
RP Burl	7	60	3	8.57
LM Jongwe	1	3	0	3

WKT	RUNS	PLAYERS
1st	43	Aaron Finch	David Warner
2nd	65	David Warner	Steven Smith
3rd	20	Steven Smith	Alex Carey
4th	25	Steven Smith	Marcus Stoinis
5th	2	Steven Smith	Mitchell Marsh
6th	46	Steven Smith	Glenn Maxwell

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ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Super League

TEAM	M	W	L	PT	NRR
NZ	24	16	5	175	0.914
ENG	24	15	8	155	0.976
BAN	24	15	8	155	0.221
IND	21	13	6	139	0.782
PAK	21	13	8	130	0.108
AUS	18	12	6	120	0.785
AFG	15	11	3	115	0.573
SA	21	9	10	98	-0.077
WI	24	9	15	88	-0.738
SL	24	7	14	81	-0.369
IRE	24	6	15	73	-0.358
ZIM	24	6	17	65	-0.952
NED	24	3	20	35	-1.179

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