As It Happened: India vs Zimbabwe, 1st ODI in Harare

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AMBATI RAYUDU (Man of the Match) says that it was very tough to bat and Rahane was batting well until he got out. Adds that he is happy to take the responsibility to bat throughout. Says that Binny batted brilliantly and adds that he advised him to hold back.

AJINKYA RAHANE says that Rayudu batted really well and that partnership between him and Binny was crucial. Adds that they have a good fielding side and that gives us some extra runs. Says that he was looking to stay calm but admits he wasn't. Credits Chigumbura on the way he batted.

ELTON CHIGUMBURA says that they can learn from this, says he thought it was a good wicket to bat on. Hopefully they can turn out the next game. Adds that it is always good to score runs and he would like to continue in similar fashion.

At the half way mark, Zimbabwe would have gone in with the belief of hunting this down. They bowled well and wickets kept tumbling before they were met with the stubborn pair of Binny and Rayudu who steered India to a respectable total. Chigumbura in the middle order played a pivotal role and he found good support first in Masakadza, Raza and then Cremer. He struck a brilliant second ton in ODI's, that too back to back ones. Unfortunately that was not enough as in the end the asking rate was climbing and he was running out of partners at the other end. Eventuallly, India have gone one up in this series.

What a match this has turned out to be! This match has gone right down to the wire. Zimbabwe have come so close but in the end could not hit the home run when required. Heart goes out to Chigumbura, the skipper has lead his team to the very best of his abilties. India have survived a scare here by a Zimbabwe team who have been equally good with both bat and ball. Bhuvi gave only five off the last over, he held his nerve and saw his team through in a pressure situation.

Hurls a full ball on off, Tiripano gets his bat down and plays it to long on but they cross for only a solitary run. ZIMBABWE WIN BY FOUR RUNS.

Right on the money as he bowl this full and straight on off, Elton can drive this only to covers.

Fuller ball on off, Chigumbura lofts this but does not time it well. The ball travels down to long off.

Fires in a yorker on middle, Tiripano squeezes it out to the on side for a run.