Skipper Chigumbura leads Zimbabwe to shock win over Australia
Monday, 1 September 2014 00:42
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Reuters: Captain Elton Chigumbura hit a fluent half-century as Zimbabwe secured a shock three-wicket win over Australia, only their second ever victory over the four-times world champions, in the triangular series on Sunday.
After electing to bat, Australia were restricted to 209 for nine in their 50 overs, a target Zimbabwe reached with two overs to spare as Chigumbura finished unbeaten on 52.
Scores: Australia 209 for nine in 50 overs (M. Clarke 68 not out) v Zimbabwe 211 for seven in 48 overs (E. Chigumbura 52 not out; N. Lyon 4-44)
