Harare: A brutal onslaught by Mitchell Marsh and Glenn Maxwell carried Australia to a crushing 198-run victory over Zimbabwe in the first game of a one-day triangular series yesterday. Marsh stroked 89 from 83 deliveries after coming in at No. 3, while Maxwell hammered a 46-ball 93 as the pair added 109 runs for the fourth wicket in just nine overs to help Australia post 350 for six in their 50 overs.


Glenn Maxwell 

In reply, Zimbabwe were bowled out for 152 in 39.3 overs, with Hamilton Masakadza's 70 the only score of note as the hosts crashed to their biggest ever defeat against Australia. The Australians picked up a bonus point for their efforts, and will be pleased to see their batsmen take some form into Wednesday's clash with South Africa.