Harare, Sept. 20 -- Australia held their nerve in a dramatic final-over finish to edge Zimbabwe by one wicket in the third ODI at Harare Sports Club and complete a 3-0 series sweep.

In a tense finish, Nathan Ellis kept his composure to remain unbeaten on 36 off 44 balls and guide Australia across the line after they were reduced to nine wickets down, with 27 runs still required from 28 deliveries. Earlier, Josh Inglis anchored the chase with a well-paced 103 off 102 balls.

Choosing to bat first, Zimbabwe posted a competitive 271/8 in their allotted 50 overs. Innocent Kaia and Craig Ervine provided the foundation with half-centuries, scoring 55 and 59 respectively and sharing an 80-run partnership. Kaia, however, was forced to retire hur...