Zimbabwe win tour game

They came together after No 3 Mark Vermeulen 61 boosted the side following a shaky start of 26 for two wickets in the seventh over.

Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak was delighted with the win. 8220;Hopefully, we can continue to improve, because it is going to be hard work against the Aussies,8221; he said.

In the Chairman8217;s X1 innings, recalled Australian Test batsman Damien Martyn launched a savage attack on young Zimbabwe allrounder Sean Ervine, smashing 30 runs off his first over.

Martyn crunched three sixes and three fours but he was removed by paceman Andy Blignaut to finish with 31 from his eight-ball knock.

Despite that assault, the tourists recovered to limit the invitation team to a moderate total as hard-hitting Ryan Campbell top-scored with 65.

Streak 4-32 had a wonderful workout, giving his side a psychological lift by bowling Australian wicketkeeper and destructive batsman Adam Gilchrist for two in the first over of the match.