Australia had little hesitation in opting to bat, but a dry pitch offered early turn. Aaron Finch and Phillip Hughes looked uncomfortable and eventually succumbed to spin •Associated Press

Michael Clarke, returning from a hamstring injury, battled to a half-century that held the innings together•Getty Images

Haddin exploited his fortune as Australia whipped 55 runs in the final five overs to reach 209 for 9•Associated Press

Nathan Lyon enlisted the help from the pitch to bring Australia back. His 4 for 44 reignited the contest and had Zimbabwe sighing 'not again'•AFP

Clarke and Haddin watched Zimbabwe celebrate a famous win•AFP

Zimbabwe alternated between their four spinners and the tactic was successful. George Bailey's exit left the visitors 39 for 3 in the 13th over•Associated Press

He was forced to retire hurt in the 43rd over, but returned for the final two balls •AFP

Zimbabwe's chase began brightly with Sikandar Raza striking four fours•AFP

Zimbabwe's fans watched from the stands as the tension mounted•AFP

The Zimbabwe players took a victory lap around the Harare Sports Club•Associated Press

Mistakes in the field allowed Australia to breathe easier. Malcolm Waller's drop was one of three chances that Brad Haddin offered •Associated Press

Tino Mawoyo was more circumspect as the opening partnership provided 42 runs - Zimbabwe's best in eight ODIs•Associated Press

However, Elton Chigumbura their captain, produced an incredibly composed half-century. He arrived with 104 runs remaining for victory and stayed until it was sealed, ending a 31-year wait since the last time they beat Australia•AFP

Zimbabwe coach Stephen Mangongo was congratulated by his mother•Associated Press