Nathan Ellis seals Australia series sweep with one-wicket win

Nathan Ellis hit an unbeaten 36 to guide Australia to a one-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the third ODI in Harare on Sunday, completing a 3-0 series sweep. Josh Inglis scored 103 as Australia chased 280 but lost their ninth wicket with 45 runs still required.

Ellis and No.11 Spencer Johnson reduced the equation to nine runs from the final six balls. Ellis struck a six off the first ball of the last over before completing the winning single with one ball to spare.

Ellis also took three for 50 with the ball to finish the series with nine wickets at an average of 12. Sikandar Raza scored 81 not out and took two for 42 for Zimbabwe.