Renshaw ton leads Australia to victory over Zimbabwe - first ODI scorecard

September 15, 2026

Matt Renshaw struck a century to guide Australia to a win over Zimbabwe in the opening one-day international. Batting first, Zimbabwe were dismissed for 235 runs in 45.1 overs, anchored by top scores from Craig Ervine (59 off 60 balls) and captain Sikandar Raza (57 from 76 deliveries).

Brian Bennett contributed 25, Wessly Madhevere added 22, and both Innocent Kaia and Brad Evans chipped in with 18 runs each, while Wellington Masakadza made 14 and Brendan Taylor managed four before falling cheaply alongside a scoreless Ben Curran and Newman Nyamhuri on one, leaving Blessing Muzarabani unbeaten on zero. Extras also accounted for 17 runs in the hosts' innings.

Australia's bowling attack was headlined by Nathan Ellis, who dismantled the opposition with exceptional figures of 5 for 31 across 9.1 overs. Spencer Johnson claimed 1 for 44, Xavier Bartlett took 1 for 41, Cooper Connolly registered 1 for 23, and Adam Zampa picked up 1 for 55, with Renshaw himself chipping in with a wicket for 32 runs and Ollie Peake bowling a single four-run over.

Australia, captained by Mitch Marsh and fielding Travis Head, Alex Carey, and wicketkeeper Josh Inglis alongside Connolly, Renshaw, Peake, Bartlett, Ellis, Zampa, and Johnson, completed the result thanks to Renshaw's decisive ton at the crease.