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Zimbabwe vs India, 1st ODI Match Summary

ZIM vs IND, 2016 - Summary

Zimbabwe vs India Scorecard
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1st ODI, Harare Sports Club, Harare , Jun 11, 2016
Zimbabwe Zimbabwe
168 (49.5)
India India
173/1 (42.3)
India beat Zimbabwe by 9 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    KL Rahul
ZIM 168/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/627-elton-chigumbura-playerprofile>Elton Chigumbura</a>
Elton Chigumbura
41 (65)
  • 1x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 63.07SR
<a href=/cricket/players/1569-sikandar-raza-playerprofile>Sikandar Raza</a>
Sikandar Raza
23 (54)
  • 2x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 42.59SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Jasprit Bumrah
ECON 2.84
9.5
OVERS
28/4
R/W
Bowler
Dhawal Kulkarni
ECON 4.20
10
OVERS
42/2
R/W
IND 173/1
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1688-lokesh-rahul-playerprofile>KL Rahul</a>
KL Rahul
100 (115)
  • 7x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 86.95SR
<a href=/cricket/players/1003-ambati-rayudu-playerprofile>Ambati Rayudu</a>
Ambati Rayudu
62 (120)
  • 5x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 51.66SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Tendai Chatara
ECON 2.85
7
OVERS
20/1
R/W
Bowler
Chamu Chibhabha
ECON 1.75
8
OVERS
14/0
R/W
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That's all we have for you today! It was a day well spent for the tourists but the Rhodesians will like to move on quickly and work towards making a comeback. Join us on the 13th of June 2016 for the 2nd ODI between these two sides at 1230 IST. Until then enjoy other cricketing action with us! Take care and ciao!
Man of the Match, LOKESH RAHUL says that he enjoyed batting a lot today. Says he couldn't get his eyes off the ball and couldn't be complacent. (On becoming the first Indian to score a century on debut) Replies he didn't know and his manager told him and he feels it's a milestone for him and he just hopes to carry on in the same way. Ends by saying there are total of 5 games remaining and hopes that he continues in the same way.
India captain MS DHONI says that it was very good performance from his side. Thinks that the pacers did a good job and were backed well by the spinners. Says it's difficult to assume in cricket what a good score is. Further adds that it's difficult to say whether it was a 240-250 pitch. Ends by saying that when it's just a 3-match series, winning the first game is very important.
Zimbabwe captain, GRAEME CREMER says this loss is very disappointing. Thinks that if they had applied themselves better and got to 220 it would have been different. Thinks they needed someone to get to 80-100 to get them to a competitive total. Adds that his seamers were good but sadly they didn't get much wickets. Ends by saying that they are much better than this and hopes they make a strong comeback.
The Zimbabwe bowling was nothing extraordinary and that led to their downfall. With hardly anything to defend, they needed a special performance which they couldn't put up. Chatara was the lone wicket-taker as he struck early but after that, no bowler could make an impact. Eventually, their efforts weren't enough and they ended up on the losing side. Earlier in the day, an outstanding bowling performance from the Indians saw them restricting Zimbabwe to a low total which they chased with ease. Presentation coming up...
Rayudu joined Rahul and the two slowly but steadily carried forward and the pair put up an unbeaten 162-run partnership to see their team through. Superb debut for KL Rahul as he remained not out on 100 whereas Ambati remained unbeaten on 62. The two displayed some finesse and with smart play, took their team past the line.
Pretty convincing win here for the visitors as they have completely undone the Rhodesians to earn a huge victory in the 1st ODI. With just 169 to chase, it was a slow start by the two debutants, Rahul and Nair and the latter had a forgettable day as he fell prey to Chatara on just 7.
42.3
6
Hamilton Masakadza To KL Rahul
SIX! What a way to finish! Two birds in one stone! A full delivery outside off, Rahul waits for it and murders it over wide long on for a maximum to get to his maiden ODI century and take his team over the line. Smiles all around and Rayudu goes and hugs his partner who becomes the 1st Indian and only the 11th player in ODIs to score a ton on debut! INDIA WIN BY 9 WICKETS AND LEAD THE SERIES 1-0.
42.2
2
Hamilton Masakadza To KL Rahul
Full and down the leg side, Rahul flicks it to deep backward square leg for a brace.
42.1
0
Hamilton Masakadza To KL Rahul
Length ball on middle, Rahul nudges it to square leg for no run.
Over 42 : 165/1
3 Runs
A. Rayudu
62 (120)
KL Rahul
92 (112)
C. Chibhabha
8-1-14-0
41.6
0
Chamu Chibhabha To Ambati Rayudu
Rayudu has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
41.5
1
Chamu Chibhabha To KL Rahul
Length ball on off, Rahul pulls it away but straight to long on on a bounce.
41.4
1
Chamu Chibhabha To Ambati Rayudu
Back of a length delivery outside off, Rayudu slices it through backward point for a run.
41.3
0
Chamu Chibhabha To Ambati Rayudu
Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
41.2
1
Chamu Chibhabha To KL Rahul
Length ball around off, worked to the leg side for a run. Can he get to his hundred? Looks unlikely...
41.1
0
Chamu Chibhabha To KL Rahul
Good length delivery on off, shaping in. Rahul fails to connect and gets hit in the box. Ouch! He surely looks in pain.
Over 41 : 162/1
4 Runs
A. Rayudu
61 (117)
KL Rahul
90 (109)
H. Masakadza
2-0-11-0
40.6
0
Hamilton Masakadza To Ambati Rayudu
Length ball on off, Rayudu defends it.
40.5
1
Hamilton Masakadza To KL Rahul
Slower delivery wide outside off, pushed to sweeper cover for a single.
40.4
1
Hamilton Masakadza To Ambati Rayudu
Full ball on off, Rayudy pushes it off his front foot straight down the ground for a single. 150-RUN STAND UP BETWEEN THE TWO!
40.3
1
Hamilton Masakadza To KL Rahul
On the pads, Rahul flicks it to deep square leg for a single.
40.2
1
Hamilton Masakadza To Ambati Rayudu
Back of a length outside off, Rayudu manages to run it down to third man for a single.
40.1
0
Hamilton Masakadza To Ambati Rayudu
Length ball wide outside off, Rayudu looks to run it down to third man but gets beaten.
Over 40 : 158/1
2 Runs
KL Rahul
88 (107)
A. Rayudu
59 (113)
C. Chibhabha
7-1-11-0
39.6
0
Chamu Chibhabha To KL Rahul
Rahul gets it from the inside half of his bat towards mid-wicket for no run.
39.5
0
Chamu Chibhabha To KL Rahul
Another ball ball punched to mid off for no run.
39.4
0
Chamu Chibhabha To KL Rahul
Shortish on middle, punched to mid on for no run.
39.3
1
Chamu Chibhabha To Ambati Rayudu
Short ball around off, punched to covers. A misfield allows Rahul to pick up a single.
39.2
1
Chamu Chibhabha To KL Rahul
Back of a length outside off, Rahul swings his bat but gets a top edge towards third man. The ball falls safely as Rahul picks up a brace.
39.1
0
Chamu Chibhabha To KL Rahul
Good length outside off, driven to mid off for no run.
CHAMU CHIBHABHA comes back into the attack.
Over 39 : 156/1
7 Runs
A. Rayudu
58 (112)
KL Rahul
87 (102)
H. Masakadza
1-0-7-0
38.6
0
Hamilton Masakadza To Ambati Rayudu
Full and wide outside off, Rayudu shoulders his arms to it. Just 13 runs required now.
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Match Info
  • Venue Harare Sports Club, Harare
  • Toss India won the toss and elected to field
  • Result India beat Zimbabwe by 9 wickets
  • Player of the Match KL Rahul
  • Umpire
  • Referee Sir Richie Richardson
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