Gilchrist's ton propels Australia to big win  - Scorecard Hobart, Jan 16: Adam Gilchrist hit a swashbuckling 172 to propel Australia to an emphatic 148-run victory over a beleaguered Zimbabwe in the triangular one-day cricket series match here today. After watching the world champions pile up a mammoth 344 for seven, Zimbabwe suffered yet another top order batting collapse to reach 196 for 6 for their third successive defeat. Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak and young wicketkeeper batsman Tatenda Taibu once again played a crucial role in restoring some pride for the Africans with a 102-run wicket partnership. Streak, who captured three for 50 during the Australian innings, hit an unbeaten 64 while Taibu made 44 as the visitors had the consolation of not being bowled out.  Australia strengthened their position at the top of the points table with three wins from as many matches. Australia gained maximum six points from the match to increase their tally to 17, 10 points above the second placed India, while Streak's men are languish at the bottom without a point.  The hosts take on India in their next match at Brisbane on Saturday. Gilchrist's tenth one-day century came off just 126 balls with 13 fours and three sixes as Australia made the most of a perfect batting track at the Bellerive Oval. It was Australia's highest score against Zimbabwe and the highest at the venue. (Agencies) Scorecard Published: Sunday, January 16, 2004 Back to Index