Australia crush Zimbabwe with 356, biggest ODI total ever

The second ODI between Australia and Zimbabwe, played at Harare Sports Club, saw the visitors amass an unprecedented 356 runs for six wickets. The top order laid a solid foundation with a 130‑run opening partnership, courtesy of Mitchell Marsh’s 53 (63) and Travis Head’s aggressive start. Aaron Cooper‑Connelly then added 78 runs to the scoreboard, sharing a 60‑run stand with Head, who went on to score a sparkling 112 off 84 balls, peppered with fifteen fours and three sixes. Lower‑order batsmen contributed quickfire runs: Jos English’s 21 from 20 balls, Alex Cary’s 20 from 30, and Oliver Peak’s explosive 41 off just 18 deliveries, which contained two fours and three sixes. The 356‑run mark eclipses Australia’s prior highest against Zimbabwe, breaking the 350‑run record from 2014.