Head’s swashbuckling ton leads Australia to series-clinching ODI win over Zimbabwe
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Australia defeated Zimbabwe by 84 runs in the second One Day International cricket match in Harare on Friday, securing an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series with one game remaining. Opening batsman Travis Head scored a fast-paced century from 75 balls—his eighth in ODIs and his first since the previous summer's Ashes—propelling Australia to a total of 356-6.
In response, Zimbabwe was bowled out for 272 runs. During the match, Australian bowler Adam Zampa achieved a career milestone by claiming his 200th ODI wicket. With the series already decided, the home side enters Sunday's final fixture looking to complete a clean sweep.
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Same story, different emphasis — here's what each outlet chose to lead with.
Guardian Sport (GB)Highlights the upcoming opportunity for a series clean sweep.
ABC News (AU) (AU)Emphasizes the milestone context of Head's first century since the Ashes.
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