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Ian Chadband

Head back in the game as Aussies cane Zimbabwe

Travis Head has returned to his blistering best after a lean spell with a 75-ball century to help power Australia to a convincing 84-run victory over Zimbabwe in Harare and wrap up their ODI series triumph.

Stand-in captain Mitch Marsh, who cracked a fine half-century himself, saluted "a complete performance" as the world champs found a new gear following their opening win on Tuesday and moved into an unassailable 2-0 series lead with a match still to come.

Head hadn't mustered more than 26 in any of his last eight knocks in all cricket, including Tests and IPL fare, but the left-hander was back at his intimidating best on Friday (Saturday AEST) as he crushed 112 off 84 balls to spearhead Australia's formidable 6-356 after being asked to bat.

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