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Zimbabwe Wins Toss, Elects to Field in 2nd ODI Cricket Match Against Australia

Australia recalled Josh Hazlewood and Billy Stanlake as Zimbabwe kept the same XI and sought early help from the pitch.

  • Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to bowl first against Australia at Harare Sports Club on Friday, retaining the same side that were beaten on Tuesday.
  • Australia entered the match leading the series following a 59-run victory on Tuesday, where Matt Renshaw scored 109 and Nathan Ellis took 5-31.
  • Stand-In captain Mitchell Marsh recalled fast bowlers Josh Hazlewood and Billy Stanlake to the side, replacing Xavier Bartlett and Spencer Johnson.
  • This series serves as vital preparation for Australia as they build toward next year's World Cup, the defending champions' key tournament objective.
  • Regular skipper Pat Cummins is rested for the three ODIs but will rejoin the squad in South Africa for three one-dayers and three Tests.
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Australia have brought fast bowlers Josh Hazlewood and Billy Stanlake back into the side for the second ODI in Harare.

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Zimbabwe wins toss, elects to field in 2nd ODI cricket match against Australia

HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Australia brought in fast bowlers Josh Hazlewood and Billy Stanlake as Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to field in the second ODI cricket match on Friday.

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