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Zimbabwe vs Netherlands, 1st ODI Match Summary

ZIM vs NED, 2023 - ODI Summary

Zimbabwe vs Netherlands Scorecard

Match Ended

1st ODI, Harare Sports Club, Harare , Mar 21, 2023

Zimbabwe

249 (47.3/50)

Netherlands

255/7 (49.5/50)

Netherlands beat Zimbabwe by 3 wickets

Player of the Match

Teja Nidamanuru

110(96)

ZIM 249/10

Top Batsmen

Clive Madande

74 (98)

6x4s
0x6s
75.51SR

Richard Ngarava

35 (27)

3x4s
2x6s
129.62SR

Top Bowlers

Fred Klaassen

ECON 4.31

9.3

OVERS

41/3

R/W

Paul van Meekeren

ECON 5.55

OVERS

50/2

R/W

NED 255/7

Top Batsmen

Teja Nidamanuru

110 (96)

9x4s
3x6s
114.58SR

Colin Ackermann

50 (72)

4x4s
0x6s
69.44SR

Top Bowlers

Wellington Masakadza

ECON 3.60

OVERS

36/3

R/W

Richard Ngarava

ECON 4.40

OVERS

44/2

R/W

Right then, that's all from this game. Netherlands have bounced back in a fighting manner and have taken the lead in the series 1-0. On the other hand, it was a learning curve for Zimbabwe and they need to start afresh in the second game and rectify the mistakes they did in this game. The second ODI of the series will be played on Thursday, 23rd of March. The first ball will be bowled at 1.00 pm IST (7.30 am GMT). As always, you can join us in advance for the build-up. Until then, take care and goodbye!

Teja Nidamanuru is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his match-winning century. He says that the team combination is such that he bats at number 7 which gives a nice balance. Adds that you dream about these moments and he is excited and proud of this effort. Mentions that the plan was to build partnership and take the game deep which they were able to do. Tells that Wellington Masakadza bowled well and Zimbabwe were good, but is happy that they got the better of them.

Scott Edwards, the victorious skipper of Netherlands says it hasn't sunk in yet as a victory after this long feels really good. He adds that we were holding on to a little bit of faith after the dismissal of Colin Ackermann but Teja Nidamanuru and all did sensationally and helped the team over the line. Tells that victory in the first game feels so good that too after being way ahead in the start and getting to chase down such a total it feels good. Closes by saying that it feels amazing to break the jinx of defeats on a trot and is delighted at the moment.

Craig Ervine, the captain of Zimbabwe says that Netherlands quicks used the conditions really well, but it was a great innings from Clive Madande. Adds that there was extra bounce, but it got better slightly. Tells that they could have bowled a bit better a tighten up things, but dropping catches always hurts you. Praise Teja Nidamanuru for his excellent innings and hopes that they put on a better performance in the field in the next game. Informs Sean Williams will be fit for the second ODI.

Presentation Time...

After being asked to bat first Zimbabwe started off poorly and were 7 down on a score of 98 but the tail wagged and wagged in some style as they built partnerships and helped the team to score 249 before getting bundled out. Wicket-keeper Clive Madande was outstanding for the hosts as he was the last to depart on a score of 74. For the visitors it was Fred Klaassen that stood out on top as he took 3 wickets and was very well supported by Paul van Meekeren as he grabbed a couple too. Brandon Glover, Vikramjit Singh and Shariz Ahmad took a wicket each as well.

In reply to the target set by the hosts, Netherlands started off in the same fashion and lost wickets on a regular basis and the scoring rate was not good either as they were 5 down for 64. It was then for Colin Ackermann to stable the ship and score a good half-century. The tail wagged for the visitors as well as a century from Teja Nidamanuru helped the team to get across the line and get the much-awaited victory ever since June 2021.

What a superb victory for Netherlands! In a game where the tail wagged for both, it is Netherlands who came out on top and takes the lead in this 3-match ODI series. The maximum from Paul van Meekeren gives the Dutch their first away victory in ODI since 2014 and the first one in ODI since June 2021. Teja Nidamanuru has played a knock he would remember for the rest of his life helped by a perfect cameo from Paul van Meekeren who hits the winnings runs.

Over 49.5 : 255/7

9 Runs

149.1
149.2
049.3
149.4
649.5

van Meekeren

21 (9)

T. Nidamanuru

110 (96)

B. Evans

5.5-0-30-1

49.5

Brad Evans To Paul van Meekeren

SIX! BANG! Paul van Meekeren finishes things off in style! Brad Evans lands this short and on middle, Paul van Meekeren swivels and pulls it over the deep square leg fence for a biggie. NETHERLANDS WIN BY 3 WICKETS!

49.4

Brad Evans To Teja Nidamanuru

SCORES LEVEL! This is overpitched and on off, Teja Nidamanuru drills it wide of md off where the fielder dives to his right to stop it. A single is taken.

49.3

Brad Evans To Teja Nidamanuru

A dot ball! Brad Evans nails the yorker again, on middle, Teja Nidamanuru only manages to dig it back to the bowler. This game is not for the faint hearted.

49.2

Brad Evans To Paul van Meekeren

DROPPED! A tough chance though! This is back of a length and on off, Paul van Meekeren slaps it uppishly towards short covers where Gary Ballance is late to react and lets it through. They cross. Netherlands need 2 runs now!

49.1

Brad Evans To Teja Nidamanuru

Brad Evans finds the yorker, on off, Teja Nidamanuru digs it out through covers for a single.

Brad Evans will be bowling the last over. Netherlands needs 4 form the last over to win.

Who will bowl the last over?

Over 49 : 246/7

15 Runs

048.1
648.2
148.3
448.4
248.5
248.6

van Meekeren

14 (7)

T. Nidamanuru

108 (93)

B. Muzarabani

10-2-49-0

48.6

Blessing Muzarabani To Paul van Meekeren

Overpitched and on middle, Paul van Meekeren whips it to the left of deep mid-wicket now for a brace. The fielder slides to his left to make the stop there.

48.5

Blessing Muzarabani To Paul van Meekeren

Blessing Muzarabani nails the yorker now, on middle, Paul van Meekeren stills manages to squueze it out wide of deep mid-wicket and comes back for the second.

48.4

Blessing Muzarabani To Paul van Meekeren

FOUR! Clever shot! Blessing Muzarabani lands this on a hard length and around off, Paul van Meekeren shuffles across and heaves it towards the deep backward square leg fence for a boundary. He is playing the field well here.

48.3

Blessing Muzarabani To Teja Nidamanuru

Pitched up, on off, Teja Nidamanuru drills it towards long off for a single. Netherlands need 12 runs off 9 balls now!

48.2

Blessing Muzarabani To Teja Nidamanuru

SIX! Teja Nidamanuru has got all of this one! Blessing Muzarabani tries another slower delivery, full and on middle, Teja Nidamanuru picks it up, waits for it and smokes it over the bowler's head for a biggie.

48.1

Blessing Muzarabani To Teja Nidamanuru

A slower delivery now, on a length and on middle, Teja Nidamanuru tries to punch it away, but misses.

Over 48 : 231/7

10 Runs

047.1
147.2
447.3
047.4
147.5
447.6

van Meekeren

6 (4)

T. Nidamanuru

101 (90)

R. Ngarava

10-1-44-2

47.6

Richard Ngarava To Paul van Meekeren

FOUR! Excellent piece of innonvation under pressure! Richard Ngarava misses his yorker and bowls a full toss, on off, Paul van Meekeren moves across a bit and scoops it towards the fine leg fence for a boundary. Netherlands need 19 runs in 12 balls now!

47.5

Richard Ngarava To Teja Nidamanuru

A brilliant yorker, on middle, Teja Nidamanuru jams it out towards long on for a run.

47.4

Richard Ngarava To Teja Nidamanuru

A full toss, on off, Teja Nidamanuru miscues his slog towards extra covers.

47.3

Richard Ngarava To Teja Nidamanuru

HUNDRED for Teja Nidamanuru! This has been an unbelievable effort from him and he has taken his side to touching distance of a win now. This is pitched up, on off, in the slot as well, Teja Nidamanuru smashes it towards wide of long off where it beats the dive and goes for a boundary.

47.2

Richard Ngarava To Paul van Meekeren

Full again and on middle, Paul van Meekeren jabs it towards long on for a single.

47.1

Richard Ngarava To Paul van Meekeren

Swing and a miss! Richard Ngarava serves this full and outside off, angling away, Paul van Meekeren slashes at it, but misses.

Over 47 : 221/7

8 Runs

146.1
146.2
046.3
446.4
W 46.5
146.6

van Meekeren

1 (1)

T. Nidamanuru

96 (87)

B. Muzarabani

9-2-34-0

46.6

Blessing Muzarabani To Paul van Meekeren

Back of a length and on middle, Paul van Meekeren flicks it through square leg for just a single.

Paul van Meekeren walks out next.

46.5

Blessing Muzarabani To Teja Nidamanuru OUT!

OUT! RUN OUT! A huge mix-up has cost Netherlands a wicket here. Zimbabwe finally breaks this partnership. Blessing Muzarabani bowls a slower one, on a length and on middle, Teja Nidamanuru nudges it towards deep mid-wicket for a run. However, Shariz Ahmad is quick to turn around and sets off for the second with Teja not even looking at him, Wesley Madhevere throws at the batter's end where Clive Madande does the rest with both batters at the same end. It is Ahmed who has to go back to the hut. We have another twist in the tale here.

Full Commentary

49 OV

15 Runs

B. Muzarabani to T. Nidamanuru van Meekeren

048.1
648.2
148.3
448.4
248.5
248.6

48 OV

10 Runs

R. Ngarava to van Meekeren T. Nidamanuru

047.1
147.2
447.3
047.4
147.5
447.6

47 OV

8 Runs

B. Muzarabani to T. Nidamanuru S. Ahmad van Meekeren

146.1
146.2
046.3
446.4
W 46.5
146.6

46 OV

9 Runs

R. Ngarava to T. Nidamanuru S. Ahmad

445.1
145.2
145.3
045.4
145.5
245.6

45 OV

11 Runs

S. Raza to T. Nidamanuru S. Ahmad

144.1
144.2
244.3
244.4
444.5
144.6

44 OV

17 Runs

R. Burl to T. Nidamanuru S. Ahmad

1 LB 43.1
143.2
643.3
1 WD 43.4
043.4
1 WD 43.5
643.5
143.6

43 OV

11 Runs

W. Madhevere to T. Nidamanuru

442.1
242.2
242.3
042.4
242.5
142.6

42 OV

6 Runs

R. Burl to S. Ahmad T. Nidamanuru

141.1
241.2
241.3
041.4
041.5
141.6

41 OV

6 Runs

S. Raza to S. Ahmad T. Nidamanuru

140.1
140.2
140.3
040.4
1 WD 40.5
140.5
140.6

40 OV

3 Runs

R. Burl to S. Ahmad T. Nidamanuru

239.1
039.2
039.3
039.4
139.5
039.6

39 OV

8 Runs

S. Raza to T. Nidamanuru S. Ahmad

438.1
238.2
038.3
138.4
138.5
038.6

38 OV

4 Runs

R. Ngarava to S. Ahmad

037.1
037.2
037.3
037.4
437.5
037.6

37 OV

4 Runs

S. Raza to T. Nidamanuru S. Ahmad

236.1
036.2
036.3
1 LB 36.4
036.5
136.6

36 OV

5 Runs

R. Ngarava to T. Nidamanuru S. Ahmad

135.1
135.2
135.3
135.4
135.5
035.6

35 OV

3 Runs

S. Raza to T. Nidamanuru S. Ahmad

034.1
134.2
234.3
034.4
034.5
034.6

34 OV

1 Runs

R. Ngarava to T. Nidamanuru

033.1
033.2
033.3
033.4
033.5
133.6

33 OV

8 Runs

R. Burl to S. Ahmad T. Nidamanuru

032.1
132.2
232.3
132.4
432.5
032.6

32 OV

7 Runs

W. Masakadza to C. Ackermann S. Ahmad T. Nidamanuru

W 31.1
131.2
431.3
131.4
031.5
131.6

31 OV

3 Runs

R. Burl to C. Ackermann T. Nidamanuru

030.1
030.2
030.3
130.4
230.5
030.6

30 OV

4 Runs

W. Masakadza to T. Nidamanuru C. Ackermann

129.1
129.2
029.3
029.4
129.5
129.6

29 OV

1 Runs

R. Burl to T. Nidamanuru C. Ackermann

028.1
028.2
128.3
028.4
028.5
028.6

28 OV

6 Runs

W. Masakadza to C. Ackermann T. Nidamanuru

327.1
027.2
127.3
027.4
027.5
227.6

27 OV

10 Runs

R. Burl to T. Nidamanuru C. Ackermann

426.1
126.2
126.3
026.4
026.5
426.6

26 OV

3 Runs

B. Muzarabani to T. Nidamanuru C. Ackermann

125.1
025.2
125.3
1 LB 25.4
025.5
025.6

25 OV

3 Runs

R. Burl to T. Nidamanuru C. Ackermann

124.1
024.2
124.3
124.4
024.5
024.6

24 OV

6 Runs

B. Muzarabani to C. Ackermann T. Nidamanuru

023.1
123.2
123.3
023.4
023.5
423.6

23 OV

2 Runs

W. Masakadza to T. Nidamanuru C. Ackermann

022.1
122.2
022.3
022.4
122.5
022.6

22 OV

8 Runs

B. Muzarabani to C. Ackermann T. Nidamanuru

221.1
121.2
021.3
021.4
121.5
421.6

21 OV

4 Runs

W. Masakadza to S. Edwards T. Nidamanuru

420.1
020.2
W 20.3
020.4
020.5
020.6

20 OV

6 Runs

B. Evans to C. Ackermann S. Edwards

019.1
419.2
019.3
119.4
019.5
119.6

19 OV

3 Runs

W. Masakadza to C. Ackermann S. Edwards

118.1
018.2
118.3
118.4
018.5
018.6

18 OV

3 Runs

B. Evans to C. Ackermann M. Ahmad S. Edwards

117.1
017.2
W 17.3
017.4
117.5
117.6

17 OV

2 Runs

W. Masakadza to M. O'Dowd C. Ackermann M. Ahmad

016.1
116.2
116.3
W 16.4
016.5
016.6

16 OV

3 Runs

B. Evans to M. O'Dowd C. Ackermann

015.1
015.2
115.3
015.4
115.5
115.6

15 OV

4 Runs

W. Masakadza to C. Ackermann M. O'Dowd

014.1
214.2
114.3
014.4
114.5
014.6

14 OV

4 Runs

B. Evans to M. O'Dowd C. Ackermann

113.1
013.2
113.3
013.4
113.5
113.6

13 OV

3 Runs

W. Masakadza to M. O'Dowd C. Ackermann

112.1
212.2
012.3
012.4
012.5
012.6

12 OV

5 Runs

B. Evans to M. O'Dowd C. Ackermann

111.1
211.2
111.3
011.4
011.5
111.6

11 OV

1 Runs

W. Masakadza to M. O'Dowd C. Ackermann

010.1
010.2
010.3
110.4
010.5
010.6

10 OV

5 Runs

B. Muzarabani to M. O'Dowd C. Ackermann

09.1
09.2
19.3
09.4
49.5
09.6

9 OV

0 Runs

R. Ngarava to C. Ackermann

08.1
08.2
08.3
08.4
08.5
08.6

8 OV

2 Runs

B. Muzarabani to M. O'Dowd C. Ackermann

07.1
17.2
17.3
07.4
07.5
07.6

7 OV

1 Runs

R. Ngarava to M. O'Dowd T. Cooper C. Ackermann

06.1
16.2
06.3
06.4
W 6.5
06.6

6 OV

3 Runs

B. Muzarabani to M. O'Dowd T. Cooper

05.1
05.2
05.3
15.4
15.5
15.6

5 OV

5 Runs

R. Ngarava to M. O'Dowd V. Singh

1 LB 4.1
04.2
04.3
44.4
04.5
W 4.6

4 OV

0 Runs

B. Muzarabani to V. Singh

03.1
03.2
03.3
03.4
03.5
03.6

3 OV

8 Runs

R. Ngarava to V. Singh M. O'Dowd

1 WD 2.1
22.1
02.2
02.3
02.4
12.5
42.6

2 OV

0 Runs

B. Muzarabani to M. O'Dowd

01.1
01.2
01.3
01.4
01.5
01.6

1 OV

2 Runs

R. Ngarava to V. Singh M. O'Dowd

00.1
00.2
10.3
10.4
00.5
00.6

Match Info

Venue Harare Sports Club, Harare
Weather Overcast
Toss Netherlands won the toss and elected to field
Result Netherlands beat Zimbabwe by 3 wickets
Player of the Match Teja Nidamanuru
Umpire Aleem Dar (PAK), Iknow Chabi (ZIM) and Langton Rusere (ZIM)
Referee Andy Pycroft (ZIM)

Match Notes

Innings Break: Zimbabwe 249/10 in 47.3 overs
B Muzarabani dropped on 0 by S Edwards in 45.6 overs
9th wicket partnership: 50 off 41 balls between C Madande (23) and R Ngarava (23)
Zimbabwe 200/8 in 33.3 overs
C Madande Maiden ODI fifty: 50 runs in 76 balls (4x4) (0x6)
Power play 2 (11-40): Zimbabwe 191/8 (146 runs, 5 wickets)
Zimbabwe 153/7 in 33.3 overs
8th wicket partnership: 50 off 78 balls between C Madande (24) and W Masakadza (20)
Drinks: Zimbabwe 146/7 in 32.0 overs
Zimbabwe 100/7 in 21.2 overs
Drinks: Zimbabwe 70/5 in 13.0 overs
S Raza dropped on 7 by S Edwards in 10.4 overs
Zimbabwe 54/4 in 10.3 overs
Power play 1 (1-10): Zimbabwe 45/3

T Nidamanuru Maiden ODI hundred: 100 runs in 88 balls (9x4) (2x6)
7th wicket partnership: 100 off 86 balls between T Nidamanuru (68) and S Ahmad (27)
Netherlands 203/6 in 44.3 overs
T Nidamanuru dropped on 79 by W Masakadza in 44.4 overs
T Nidamanuru dropped on 77 by W Masakadza in 44.4 overs
T Nidamanuru ODI fifty: 50 runs in 63 balls (4x4) (0x6)
7th wicket partnership: 50 off 60 balls between T Nidamanuru (24) and S Ahmad (24)
Power play 2 (11-40): Netherlands 153/6 (127 runs, 4 wickets)
Netherlands 150/6 in 38.5 overs
Drinks: Netherlands 138/6 in 37.0 overs
C Ackermann 2nd ODI fifty: 50 runs in 71 balls (4x4) (0x6)
Netherlands 100/5 in 27.3 overs
Netherlands 50/4 in 17.5 overs
Drinks: Netherlands 49/4 in 17.3 overs
Power play 1 (1-10): Netherlands 26/2

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