Clinical Zimbabwe crush India and get bonus point

India v Zimbabwe, Tri-Series, 4th match, Harare
03 June, 2010

Just to prove that their first win over India wasn't an upset, Zimbabwe won even more convincingly - with a bonus point this time, making their qualification for the final a distinct possibility. A combination of disciplined bowling and fielding, and directionless batting from India, meant Zimbabwe were chasing an ordinary total. Just to show the pitch had no demons that could justify a total of 194, Brendan Taylor and Hamilton Masakadza punished the bowlers, adding 128 runs in 26.3 overs.

The pitch wasn't exceptionally slow nor did it have much movement. Even without a specialist new-ball bowler, Zimbabwe choked India's scoring, and kept getting regular wickets. India didn't help themselves with a 1980s-style opening that was lacking in intent, followed by the quick departure of the openers, and then the run-outs of two of their mainstays, Rohit Sharma and Suresh Raina. Read more...

Brief Score:
Zimbabwe 197 for 3 (Taylor 74, Masakadza 66) beat India 194 for 9 (Jadeja 51, Lamb 3-45) by seven wickets

Courtesy: www.cricinfo.com

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