Zimbabwe XI trail Australia ‘A’ by 75 runs at the close of play on day three of a four day match played at Country Club in Harare on Sunday. Australia made a first innings 209 run lead after chasing down a target of 206 set by the home side.
Australia continued with magnificent batting spell were Phillip Hughes made 125 runs off 204 deliveries while captain Tim Paine came two runs short of a century off 161 balls. Cullum Ferguson played aggressively to produce 56 runs off 86 balls before failing to deal with a Malcolm Waller delivery, eventually making his way to back to the pavilion. Notable contributions came from opener David Warner who managed 48 runs and Tim Copeland who chipped in with a valuable 32.
The pick of the bowlers for Zimbabwe on day three was Brian Vitori who claimed four scalps after conceding 86 runs in 22 overs. Tendai Chatara played a supportive roll as he picked up two wickets for 93 at an economy rate of 4.8 while the former captain Elton Chigumbura managed two wickets for 96 runs. Tuskers’ all-rounder Keegan Meth and Waller claimed a wicket each concluding the Australian innings on a total of 439 all out.
Zimbabwe had lost three wickets at the close of play with Tino Mawoyo and Vusi Sibanda failing to surpass the forty run mark. Wicketkeeper Regis Chakabva fell to a Jason Krejza delivery on 40 off 79, leaving Zimbabwe on 134 runs. Masakadza and Meth were at the crease at the close of play on 31 and 14 runs respectively.
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