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Zimbabwe vs India, India in Zimbabwe 3 ODI Series 2022, 3rd ODI - Full Scorecard
02
nd Innings
Zimbabwe
276/10
(49.3 OV)
RR 5.58
BATTING
R
B
4s
6s
Takudzwanashe Kaitano
st Ishan Kishan b Kuldeep Yadav
13
22
1
1
Innocent Kaia
lbw b Deepak Chahar
6
9
1
0
Sean Williams
lbw b Axar Patel
45
46
7
0
Tony Munyonga
c KL Rahul b Avesh Khan
15
31
2
0
Sikandar Raza
c Shubman Gill b Shardul Thakur
115
95
9
3
Regis Chakabva
c & b Axar Patel
16
27
1
0
Ryan Burl
c Shikhar Dhawan b Deepak Chahar
8
16
0
0
Luke Jongwe
c Shubman Gill b Kuldeep Yadav
14
13
1
1
Brad Evans
lbw b Avesh Khan
28
36
2
0
Richard Ngarava
not out
2
4
0
0
Victor Nyauchi
b Avesh Khan
0
3
0
0
Total
276/10
(49.3 OV)
RR 5.58
Fall of Wickets
1-7 (Innocent Kaia, 2.3 ov), 2-82 (Sean Williams, 16.4 ov), 3-84 (Tony Munyonga, 17.5 ov), 4-120 (Regis Chakabva, 26.1 ov), 5-122 (Takudzwanashe Kaitano, 27.2 ov), 6-145 (Ryan Burl, 32.1 ov), 7-169 (Luke Jongwe, 35.5 ov), 8-273 (Brad Evans, 48 ov), 9-275 (Sikandar Raza, 48.4 ov), 10-276 (Victor Nyauchi, 49.3 ov)
BOWLING
O
M
R
W
Deepak Chahar
10
0
75
2
Avesh Khan
9.3
1
66
3
Shardul Thakur
9
0
55
1
Kuldeep Yadav
10
0
38
2
Deepak Hooda
1
0
9
0
Axar Patel
10
1
30
2
01
st Innings
India
289/8
(50.0 OV)
RR 5.78
BATTING
R
B
4s
6s
Shikhar Dhawan
c Sean Williams b Brad Evans
40
68
5
0
KL Rahul
b Brad Evans
30
46
1
1
Shubman Gill
c Innocent Kaia b Brad Evans
130
97
15
1
Ishan Kishan
run out (Tony Munyonga)
50
61
6
0
Deepak Hooda
b Brad Evans
1
3
0
0
Sanju Samson
c Takudzwanashe Kaitano b Luke Jongwe
15
13
0
2
Axar Patel
c Sikandar Raza b Victor Nyauchi
1
4
0
0
Shardul Thakur
c Victor Nyauchi b Brad Evans
9
6
2
0
Deepak Chahar
not out
1
1
0
0
Kuldeep Yadav
not out
2
2
0
0
Avesh Khan
Total
289/8
(50.0 OV)
RR 5.78
Fall of Wickets
1-63 (KL Rahul, 15 ov), 2-84 (Shikhar Dhawan, 21 ov), 3-224 (Ishan Kishan, 42.1 ov), 4-227 (Deepak Hooda, 43 ov), 5-256 (Sanju Samson, 46 ov), 6-272 (Axar Patel, 47.4 ov), 7-282 (Shubman Gill, 49.1 ov), 8-286 (Shardul Thakur, 49.3 ov)
BOWLING
O
M
R
W
Richard Ngarava
9
0
58
0
Victor Nyauchi
10
1
48
1
Brad Evans
10
0
54
5
Sikandar Raza
10
1
39
0
Luke Jongwe
5
0
49
1
Sean Williams
5
0
30
0
Tony Munyonga
1
0
10
0
02
nd Innings
Zimbabwe
That is it from this series then! KL Rahul is handed the trophy and he poses for the cameras along with his teammates. Now then, India have their next assignment in the Asia Cup. Their first match will be against Pakistan on 28th August at 7.30 pm IST ( 2.00 pm GMT) while Zimbabwe will travel to Australia for a three-match ODI series. The first match will be on 28th August at 5.10 am IST ( 11.40 pm GMT, previous day). So, there is plenty of cricketing action across the globe to keep you busy. Keep checking the schedule page. From here, it is goodbye and cheers!
KL Rahul, the skipper of India is up for a chat. He says he feels great to win the series. Informs they wanted to use this time and use this opportunity and he’s really happy with the result. Mentions Sikandar Raza did take the game really deep, they would have loved to finish the game earlier on but it was a challenge for the bowlers and he’s happy they got across the line. Adds the body is fine and he is happy he could stay out there with the bat for longer.
Regis Chakabva, the captain of Zimbabwe is up for a chat. He starts by congratulating India but also credits Sikandar Raza for his knock. Mentions the boys fought really hard and he is happy with their effort. Mentions they’ll take a lot of positives from today and they’ll be looking to play some good cricket there.
Shubman Gill is the Player of the Series for his 245 runs in the three ODIs. He says it feels great to play with the same bunch and it is special. Mentions this one was for his dad, he has been his coach all his life.
Shubman Gill is the Player of the Match for his brilliant innings (130 runs off 97 balls). He says he was just trying to not play a lot of dots and just try to time the ball. Adds there were a couple of bowlers who were bowling well but once they got in, they took on the bowlers. Mentions he has a really good bat. Says the 100 is special, he did not have a 100 before and this is special.
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Earlier in the day, after electing to bat, India got to a total which we felt was above par coutesy a ton from Gill. Zimbabwe seemed down and out when they lost their 7th wicket and at that stage, it seemed like this would be defended easily. Raza though had different ideas, he gave India a real scare but the visitors got over the line.
India's bowling was brilliant till the 7th wicket. Their pacers were very good at the start and the spinners did brilliantly in the middle overs. Actually, the spinners were brilliant throughout. Combined they finished with figures of 20-1-68-4 but it seemed like the pacers would give it away. They took a real pounding towards the end. Especially Avesh Khan and Deepak Chahar. However, they did keep their calm and took their side over the line.
This innings though was just about one man, Sikandar Raza. It seemed all done when Zimbabwe were 169 for 7 but then came a special knock from Raza. He just wanted someone to hang in there and Evans did that. The two added over 100 with Raza scoring a ton and Evans doing what was needed of him. They needed just around 9 per over heading into the last 10 and they did manage to score at that rate. At one stage, they needed 17 from 13 and it seemed Zimbabwe would take this game but both Evans in Raza fell in quick succession and the last two could not do a lot. In the end, it was a hard fought win for India.
What a game! What an absolute beauty of a game that was! Sikandar Raza, what a player he has turned into, just magical. Have to feel sorry for him. Surely, this is one of the greatest knocks we have seen in a losing effort. Still though, Zimbabwe can be proud of the way they have competed. In the end though, it is India who complete the whitewash.
49.3
over
49.3 | 1 Runs | HH: 276/10
49.3
W
Avesh Khan to Victor Nyauchi, OUT! TIMBER! Avesh Khan bowls the perfect yorker to end things here. This is in the blockhole, on middle, Victor Nyauchi is very late to put his bat down to block it and the ball goes through and rattles the stumps. INDIA WIN BY 13 RUNS and wins the series 3-0.
49.2
1
Avesh Khan to Richard Ngarava, A full toss and outside off, Richard Ngarava drills it towards sweeper cover for just one.
49.1
0
Avesh Khan to Richard Ngarava, A dot to start the over! This is full and outside off, Richard Ngarava tries to heave it but misses. 15 needed in 5 now.
49
over
49 | 2 Runs | HH: 275/9
48.6
0
Shardul Thakur to Victor Nyauchi, Another brilliant slower ball, on off and length again, Victor Nyauchi swings but cannot connect.
48.5
0
Shardul Thakur to Victor Nyauchi, A slower ball, on a length and outsid off, Victor Nyauchi tries to cut it but misses.
48.4
W
Shardul Thakur to Sikandar Raza, OUT! TAKEN! A spectacular catch by Shubman Gill to send Raza back to the hut. That should be the game for India! Disbeleif amongst the Zimbabwe fans as their last hope is walking back. He though has played an absolute gem of an innings. An innings not many will forget Just stunning. Single-handedly, he has got Zimbabwe so close but he needed to be there till the end to take them over the line. Great gesture from the Indians as they come up to him and congratulate him for his knock. Coming to the ball now, it is full and on middle, Raza fails to get under it completely. He does not get the elevation he wanted. It goes flat towards long on. Gill dives forward and takes it.
48.3
1
Shardul Thakur to Richard Ngarava, Another slower ball, on a length and on middle, Richard Ngarava goes for the heave but gets it of his gloves and the ball goes nowhere but Raza calls for the run, Thakur picks up and has a shy at the bowler' s end but misses and the batters get the run.
48.2
0
Shardul Thakur to Richard Ngarava, A slower length ball, outside off, Richard Ngarava has wild swing but misses.
48.1
1
Shardul Thakur to Sikandar Raza, Full and outside off, Sikandar Raza crunches it towards long off for a run.
Big moment in the game! Has this stand been broken? The umpire has raised his finger as there was an appeal for LBW. Evans reviews. It could be a good review.
48
over
48 | 16 Runs | HH: 273/8
47.6
W
Avesh Khan to Brad Evans, OUT! LBW! A huge moment in the game. This is on a good length and on middle, angling in, Brad Evans moves across to work it to the le side but plays down the wrong line and gets hit on the pads. The fielders appeal for the LBW and the finger goes up. Evans takes the review straightaway. The UltraEdge shows no bat involved and Ball Tracking shows three reds and he has to go back. Finally India have broken this stand.
47.5
4
Avesh Khan to Brad Evans, FOUR! A lucky boundary but Zimbabwe won't mind! This is overpitched and on off, Brad Evans slashes at it but gets an inside edge past the stumps and to the left of the keeper where Ishan Kishan also cannot stop it as it races away to the fine leg fence.
47.4
1
Avesh Khan to Sikandar Raza, Another full delivery and on off, Sikandar Raza forces it towards long off for just a single. The partnership is now 100 runs between these two.
47.3
6
Avesh Khan to Sikandar Raza, SIX! BOOM! This is full and outside off, in the slot as well, Sikandar Raza smashes it over the deep extra cover fence for biggie. This is poor bowling from Avesh Khan.
47.2
4
Avesh Khan to Sikandar Raza, FOUR! Clever shot! This is full and outside off, Sikandar Raza shuffles across, gets on one knee and scoops it just over the short fine leg fielder for boundary.
47.1
1
Avesh Khan to Brad Evans, Short and outside off, Brad Evans slaps it down to long off for a single.
47
over
47 | 7 Runs | HH: 257/7
46.6
2
Shardul Thakur to Sikandar Raza, Fuller again and outside off, Sikandar Raza crunches it over covers for a brace. 33 runs needed in 18 balls.
46.5
1
Shardul Thakur to Brad Evans, Full delivery, on middle, Brad Evans mistimes his lofted shot towards long on for a run.
46.4
0
Shardul Thakur to Brad Evans, Sharp bouncer! This is short and on off, Brad Evans looks to heaves it but cannot connect.
46.4
1
Shardul Thakur to Brad Evans, WIDE! This full and outside off, way outside off. Wided.
46.3
1
Shardul Thakur to Sikandar Raza, Lengh delivery, on off, Sikandar Raza guides it past point for one.
46.2
1
Shardul Thakur to Brad Evans, A full toss, on middle, dipping in, Brad Evans misses his flick and gets hit on the pads. There is a shout for LBW but turned down. India do not have a review. The ball deflects towards point. A leg bye taken.
46.1
1
Shardul Thakur to Sikandar Raza, Sikandar Raza gets his HUNDRED! This has been an incredible year for him, this is his third century in the last 6 ODIs. This is full and on off, Sikandar Raza drills it towards sweeper cover for one. He celebrates it by punching the air and taking off the helmet. Can he get his side over the line now?
46
over
46 | 12 Runs | HH: 250/7
45.6
2
Deepak Chahar to Brad Evans, Short again and around off, Brad Evans slaps it towards the vacant mid on region and comes back for the second. 250 up for Zimbabwe!
45.5
0
Deepak Chahar to Brad Evans, A slower short ball, on off, Brad Evans leaves it thinking that it will be called a wide. But the umpire says it is a legal delivery as he moved to the off side.
45.4
1
Deepak Chahar to Sikandar Raza, Goes short and on middle, Sikandar Raza pulls it towards deep backward square leg for a single. He moves to 99 now.
45.3
1
Deepak Chahar to Brad Evans, This is on a good length and on leg, Brad Evans tucks it towards sqaure leg for a single.
45.3
1
Deepak Chahar to Brad Evans, WIDE! Bangs in a bouncer, outside off, Brad Evans leaves it. Wided.
45.2
1
Deepak Chahar to Sikandar Raza, A good-delivery, on middle, Sikandar Raza works it through mid-wicket for one.
45.1
6
Deepak Chahar to Sikandar Raza, SIX! BANG! This is full and outside off, Sikandar Raza takes his front leg out and smokes it over the deep extra cover fence for a biggie. He moves to 97.
45
over
45 | 7 Runs | HH: 238/7
44.6
0
Shardul Thakur to Brad Evans, Length again and outside off, Brad Evans throws his bat at it but cannot connect. Every dot will increase the required run-rate now.
44.5
1
Shardul Thakur to Sikandar Raza, On a length and outside off, Sikandar Raza cuts it to sweeper cover for a single.
44.4
2
Shardul Thakur to Sikandar Raza, This is overpitched and outside off, Sikandar Raza lofts it over extra covers for a couple of runs.
44.3
1
Shardul Thakur to Brad Evans, TOUGH CHANCE BUT DROPPED! This is a bit fuller and on off, Brad Evans smashes it uppishly towards the bowler where Avesh can only get a hand to it. They cross.
44.2
2
Shardul Thakur to Brad Evans, Serves this on a good length and outside off, Brad Evans moves across and slaps it wide of long on for a brace.
44.1
1
Shardul Thakur to Sikandar Raza, Full and on off, slower too, Sikandar Raza dabs it towards covers for a single. The required run-rate is close to 10 per over now.
44
over
44 | 5 Runs | HH: 231/7
43.6
1
Deepak Chahar to Sikandar Raza, A single to end the then as this short ball is pulled towards deep mid-wicket for one. Only 5 runs from the over then.
43.5
1
Deepak Chahar to Brad Evans, Short delivery and on middle, Brad Evans pulls it but finds the fielder at deep mid-wicket for another run.
43.4
1
Deepak Chahar to Sikandar Raza, Length again, on middle, Sikandar Raza pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for just one. They need boundaries.
43.3
1
Deepak Chahar to Brad Evans, This is on a hard length and on leg, Brad Evans tucks it towards deep square leg for one.
43.2
0
Deepak Chahar to Brad Evans, A back of the hand slower this time, on a length and on off, shaping away, Brad Evans uses his feet to block it but gets beaten by the lack of pace.
43.1
1
Deepak Chahar to Sikandar Raza, A slower ball, short and on middle, keeps low, Sikandar Raza adjusts and pulls it through square leg for a single.
43
over
43 | 11 Runs | HH: 226/7
42.6
2
Avesh Khan to Brad Evans, Another length ball, on off, Brad Evans slaps it wide of the long on fielder and comes back for the second. 64 runs needed in 42 balls.
42.5
1
Avesh Khan to Sikandar Raza, Pulls his length back, on off, Sikandar Raza punches it towards sweeper cover for a single.
42.4
4
Avesh Khan to Sikandar Raza, FOUR! Good shot! This is full and wide of off, Sikandar Raza slashes and hits it over backward point for a boundary.
42.3
1
Avesh Khan to Brad Evans, This is on a good length, on off, Brad Evans bunts it onto the ground and gives the strike back to Raza. He is playing a good supporting role here.
42.2
1
Avesh Khan to Sikandar Raza, Full again and on leg, Sikandar Raza eases it towards long on for just a single.
42.1
2
Avesh Khan to Sikandar Raza, Good running! This is a slower ball, full and on middle, Sikandar Raza nudges it towards the vacant mid-wicket region for a brace.
42
over
42 | 4 Runs | HH: 215/7
41.6
0
Axar Patel to Brad Evans, Darts this one down the leg, Brad Evans knocks it back to Axar.
41.5
1
Axar Patel to Sikandar Raza, Looped up, full and outside off, Sikandar Raza pushes it towards covers for a quick single.
41.4
0
Axar Patel to Sikandar Raza, On middle, blocked out.
41.3
2
Axar Patel to Sikandar Raza, Tossed up, full and on middle, Sikandar Raza paddles it towards fine leg for a brace. The throw needed to better there.
41.2
1
Axar Patel to Brad Evans, Quicker, full and on off, Brad Evans knocks it towards short mid-wicket and scampers across for one.
41.1
0
Axar Patel to Brad Evans, Flatter, full and on middle, Evans blocks it out.
41
over
41 | 16 Runs | HH: 211/7
40.6
1
Avesh Khan to Brad Evans, A yorker, on middle, Brad Evans digs it towards long on for one.
40.5
4
Avesh Khan to Brad Evans, MISFIELD AND FOUR! This is on a good length and around off, Brad Evans opens the face of his bat and steers it towards third man where Deepak Chahar makes his ground but lets it through his legs for a boundary. Indian players are feeling the pressure a bit now.
40.4
1
Avesh Khan to Sikandar Raza, A low full toss and on middle, Sikandar Raza drills it towards long on for just one.
40.3
1
Avesh Khan to Brad Evans, Full and on the pads, Brad Evans flicks it through square leg for a single.
40.2
1
Avesh Khan to Sikandar Raza, On a length and outside off, Sikandar Raza cuts it to deep point for one.
40.1
4
Avesh Khan to Sikandar Raza, FOUR! HAMMERED! This is full and outside off, Sikandar Raza stays there and hammers it past mid off for a boundary. This over is tunrning out to be expensive.
40.1
3
Avesh Khan to Sikandar Raza, A full toss and on middle, Sikandar Raza smashes it towards deep mid-wicket for a brace. It is another no ball, this time for overstepping. Free hit next.
40.1
1
Avesh Khan to Sikandar Raza, BEAMER ALERT! Avesh Khan bowls a beamer over Raza and on the leg side. It is called a no ball. Free hit coming up.
40
over
40 | 0 Runs | HH: 195/7
39.6
0
Axar Patel to Brad Evans, A maiden over! Darts this one on middle, Brad Evans leans on and defends it to the off side.
39.5
0
Axar Patel to Brad Evans, Evans again defends out this short ball on middle.
39.4
0
Axar Patel to Brad Evans, Four dots in a row now. This is full and on off, kept out by Evans.
39.3
0
Axar Patel to Brad Evans, Flatter, full and on middle, Brad Evans pushes it back to the bowler.
39.2
0
Axar Patel to Brad Evans, On middle, blocked out.
39.1
0
Axar Patel to Brad Evans, Floated, short and on leg, Brad Evans blocks it to the leg side. A dot.
39
over
39 | 20 Runs | HH: 195/7
38.6
4
Shardul Thakur to Sikandar Raza, FOUR! Another one put away! Three in a row! Short again, this is pulled through mid-wicket and it races away to the fence.
38.5
4
Shardul Thakur to Sikandar Raza, FOUR MORE! Takes full toll of the Free Hit! Fuller and on off, this is hit through coves for a boundary.
38.5
5
Shardul Thakur to Sikandar Raza, NO BALL AND FOUR! Short and on middle, this is pulled through mid-wicket for a boundary. Free Hit coming up.
38.4
0
Shardul Thakur to Sikandar Raza, On off, this is pushed to cover.
38.3
2
Shardul Thakur to Sikandar Raza, 2 runs.
38.2
2
Shardul Thakur to Sikandar Raza, 2 runs.
38.1
1
Shardul Thakur to Brad Evans, On off, this is pushed towards cover for one more.
38.1
2
Shardul Thakur to Sikandar Raza, On middle, this is pushed to mid on for a run. It is a no ball. Free Hit coming up.
38
over
38 | 1 Runs | HH: 175/7
37.6
0
Axar Patel to Brad Evans, Another one on the stumps, blocked.
37.5
0
Axar Patel to Brad Evans, On the stumps, this is kept out nicely.
37.4
1
Axar Patel to Sikandar Raza, A single as this is pushed towards cover.
37.3
0
Axar Patel to Sikandar Raza, On the stumps, it is kept out again.
37.2
0
Axar Patel to Sikandar Raza, On middle, defended.
37.1
0
Axar Patel to Sikandar Raza, Flatter and on middle, this is blocked.
Axar Patel (7-0-25-2) is back on.
37
over
37 | 5 Runs | HH: 174/7
36.6
1
Shardul Thakur to Sikandar Raza, A quick run to end as this is pushed to mid on.
36.5
1
Shardul Thakur to Brad Evans, On middle, this is worked towards mid-wicket for one.
36.4
2
Shardul Thakur to Brad Evans, Short and on the body, this is pulled behind square on the leg side for one.
36.3
0
Shardul Thakur to Brad Evans, On middle, this is pushed to mid on.
36.2
1
Shardul Thakur to Sikandar Raza, A loud appeal but turned down! On the pads, Raza looks to flick but misses. It hits the pad and rolls on the leg side. A leg bye taken.
36.1
0
Shardul Thakur to Sikandar Raza, A bumper and Raza ducks under it.
Shardul Thakur (4-0-16-0) comes back into the attack now.
36
over
36 | 1 Runs | HH: 169/7
35.6
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Brad Evans, Ends his spell with a dot! On middle, defended.
Brad Evans walks out to bat now.
35.5
W
Kuldeep Yadav to Luke Jongwe, OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! Kuldeep has another one! This is tossed up on off, it lands and turns away. Jongwe looks to defend but it goes off the outside edge and it is taken at first slip. Kuldeep has one more ball left in his spell, can he take another one?
35.4
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Luke Jongwe, The googly, on off, it turns away. Jongwe is beaten as he tries to defend.
35.3
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Luke Jongwe, On the stumps, kept out.
35.2
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Luke Jongwe, On off, defended.
35.1
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Sikandar Raza, On off, this is pushed towards cover for one more.
35
over
35 | 15 Runs | HH: 168/6
34.6
1
Deepak Chahar to Sikandar Raza, On off, this is pushed through cover for one.
34.5
1
Deepak Chahar to Luke Jongwe, Around off, this is guided towards point for one.
34.4
2
Deepak Chahar to Luke Jongwe, Two more! Shorter and outside off, this is guided past point for a couple.
34.3
6
Deepak Chahar to Luke Jongwe, SIX! All the way! Chahar is taking a pounding in this spell! Shorter and outside off, Jongwe slashes, it goes off the top edge over the third man fence.
34.2
4
Deepak Chahar to Luke Jongwe, FOUR! Finds the gap! Shorter and on off, this is dragged wide of mid on for a boundary.
34.1
1
Deepak Chahar to Sikandar Raza, Angled into the pads, this is worked through square leg for one.
34
over
34 | 4 Runs | HH: 153/6
33.6
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Luke Jongwe, On middle, kept out.
33.5
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Luke Jongwe, On off, this is pushed to covers.
33.4
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Luke Jongwe, On middle, turning away. Jongwe looks to defend but is beaten.
33.3
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Sikandar Raza, A single as this is pushed through covers.
33.2
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Sikandar Raza, On off, Raza pushes it to covers.
33.1
2
Kuldeep Yadav to Sikandar Raza, Shorter and on off, Raza pushes it wide of long off for two.
33.1
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Sikandar Raza, WIDE! Down the leg side. Wided.
33
over
33 | 4 Runs | HH: 149/6
32.6
0
Deepak Chahar to Luke Jongwe, Bangs in a short ball, on middle, Luke Jongwe ducks under it.
32.5
1
Deepak Chahar to Sikandar Raza, Full again and on middle, Sikandar Raza works it towards mid-wicket for one.
32.4
2
Deepak Chahar to Sikandar Raza, Good fielding in the deep! This is in on a hard length and on middle, Sikandar Raza moves across and pulls it wide of long on, the fielder there dives to his right to stop it and keeps it down to two.
32.3
0
Deepak Chahar to Sikandar Raza, Fuller one and outside off, Sikandar Raza drives it towards mid off.
32.2
1
Deepak Chahar to Luke Jongwe, This is on a good length and on off Luke Jongwe guides it towards point for one and gets off the mark.
32.1
W
Deepak Chahar to Ryan Burl, OUT! TAKEN! Straight to the man! Chahar who took a pounding in his last over has broken the stand that was starting to look nice! Maybe the two wanted to target Chahar. Burl uses his feet, Chahar bangs it short and on middle, this is flat-batted but straight to Dhawan at mid on who takes a nice catch.
32
over
32 | 3 Runs | HH: 145/5
31.7
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Sikandar Raza, On middle, quicker, this is kept out well.
31.6
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Sikandar Raza, On middle, this is blocked.
31.5
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Sikandar Raza, NOT OUT! That is some distance away from the bat! Kishan said there was a noise, it was of the bat hitting the ground. The googly, it lands on off and then spins away. Raza is beaten as he tries to defend. A loud shout but turned down. It is reviewed but replays show nothing. India have lost both their reviews now.
31.4
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Ryan Burl, Another single as this is hit down to long off.
31.3
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Ryan Burl, On middle, defended.
31.2
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Sikandar Raza, Tossed up on off, this is pushed down to long off for one.
31.1
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Ryan Burl, Shorter and on off, this is pushed through covers for one.
Drinks! The spin duo of Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel have been excellent in the middle overs and they have put the pressure back on Zimbabwe. This is now a huge task for Zimbabwe to chase this one. But if they are to get close these two at the crease needs to take this game deep. India will look to take more wickets quickly. Let's see how it unfolds
31
over
31 | 12 Runs | HH: 142/5
30.6
0
Deepak Chahar to Sikandar Raza, Fuller and on middle, this is pushed back to the bowler. A really good over for Zimbabwe. They need more of these.
30.5
0
Deepak Chahar to Sikandar Raza, Fuller and on middle, this is played back to the bowler.
30.4
4
Deepak Chahar to Sikandar Raza, FOUR! Top edge and a boundary! Zimbabwe won't mind how they come, they will take it. Short and outside off, Raza looks to cut but it goes off the top edge to the third man fence.
30.3
1
Deepak Chahar to Ryan Burl, On middle, this is worked through square leg for one.
30.2
1
Deepak Chahar to Sikandar Raza, Good batting, got the biggie now pushes it down to long on and takes one.
30.1
6
Deepak Chahar to Sikandar Raza, SIX! BANG! That is a powerful hit. It is a slower short one, Raza was ready for it, he rocks back and hammers it over the mid-wicket fence for a biggie. A good start to the over. Can they mnake this into a big over?
30
over
30 | 3 Runs | HH: 130/5
29.6
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Sikandar Raza, Short again and on middle, Sikandar Raza slaps it past the bowler who cannot stop it. They cross.
29.5
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Ryan Burl, Slightly short and on off, Ryan Burl cuts it to deep point for a single.
29.4
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Ryan Burl, BEATEN! This is tossed up, full and on off, tunring away a bit, Ryan Burl goes for the drive but gets beaten.
29.3
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Sikandar Raza, A googly, short and on off, Sikandar Raza forces it towards long off for one.
29.2
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Sikandar Raza, This is short again and on leg, Sikandar Raza goes for the reverse sweep but misses and it goes towards the keeper. Ishan Kishan grabs it and dislodges the bails in a flash and appeals for the stumping. The umpires sends it upstairs. The UltraEdge shows that there is no bat involved and the replays shows that Raza's back foot is on the ground when the bails are off. However, the third umpire was pretty qucik to arrive at his decision as he did not watch the full replay. We can see that Raza lifted his back foot for a moment but it is very hard to see whether it was after both the bails were taken off or just one. Raza survives again. Can he make the most of it?
29.1
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Sikandar Raza, Short delivery, on middle, Sikandar Raza stays back and bunts it onto the ground.
29
over
29 | 4 Runs | HH: 127/5
28.6
1
Axar Patel to Sikandar Raza, Another loopy delivery, lands full and on off, Sikandar Raza drills it through extra covers for another run.
28.5
1
Axar Patel to Ryan Burl, Looped up, full and on middle, Ryan Burl drives it past the bowler and towards long on for one.
28.4
2
Axar Patel to Ryan Burl, A bit short and on leg, Ryan Burl flicks it of his back foot towards deep square leg for a brace.
28.3
0
Axar Patel to Ryan Burl, Tossed up and on middle again, Burl pushes it back to the bowler.
28.2
0
Axar Patel to Ryan Burl, Floated and on middle, Ryan Burl tucks it to short mid-wicket.
28.1
0
Axar Patel to Ryan Burl, Short and around off, Ryan Burl blocks it to the right of the bowler.
28
over
28 | 1 Runs | HH: 123/5
27.6
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Ryan Burl, Floated, full and on off, Ryan Burl drives it past covers for a single and gets off the mark. End of a successful over by Kuldeep Yadav. A wicket and just a run from it.
27.5
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Ryan Burl, On off, kept out.
27.4
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Ryan Burl, Flighted, full and outside off, turning away, Ryan Burl has a swing at it but misses.
27.3
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Ryan Burl, Tossed up, full and on off, Ryan Burl knocks it towards covers.
Ryan Burl is the next man in for Zimbabwe.
27.2
W
Kuldeep Yadav to Takudzwanashe Kaitano, OUT! STUMPED! Kaitano is well short. His return to the crease was not a long one. He wasn't picking Kuldeep from the start and it is the same here. The googly this time from Kuldeep, it is bowled outside off. Kaitano looks to put bat on ball but is beaten. Kishan is quick to take the bails off. It is referred and replays show that Kaitano is short.
27.1
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Takudzwanashe Kaitano, On middle, this is worked to mid-wicket.
27
over
27 | 2 Runs | HH: 122/4
26.6
1
Axar Patel to Takudzwanashe Kaitano, On off, this is hit down to long off for one.
26.5
0
Axar Patel to Takudzwanashe Kaitano, On middle, defended.
26.5
1
Axar Patel to Takudzwanashe Kaitano, WIDE! Down the leg side, Kaitano looks to flick but misses. Wided.
26.4
0
Axar Patel to Takudzwanashe Kaitano, On middle, Kaitano works it to mid-wicket.
26.3
0
Axar Patel to Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Another one on middle, blocked out.
26.2
0
Axar Patel to Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Flatter and on middle, defended.
Takudzwanashe Kaitano is back onto bat after being retired hurt earlier.
26.1
W
Axar Patel to Regis Chakabva, OUT! TAKEN! That is a lovely catch from Axar Patel! Regis Chakabva steps out, he does not get to the pitch of the ball and ends up pushing it back to the bowler uppishly but low. Axar gets down quickly and takes it nicely. The stand which Zimbabwe were relying on is broken. They slip further. 170 more needed.
26
over
26 | 4 Runs | HH: 120/3
25.6
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Regis Chakabva, Shorter and on middle, this is pulled through mid-wicket for one.
25.5
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Regis Chakabva, Slows it up, Regis plays the sweep again, he is through the shot, it goes off the toe-end towards cover.
25.4
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Sikandar Raza, Another sweep, another top edge, this time towards square leg for a single.
25.3
2
Kuldeep Yadav to Sikandar Raza, Top edge but safe! On middle, Raza looks to sweep it hard, it goes off the top edge towards fine leg for two.
25.2
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Sikandar Raza, A review taken for a caught behind. This is slightly slower through the air, lands full and on middle, Sikandar Raza goes for the sweep but misses and the ball loops up towards the short leg region after hitting his pads, Ishan Kishan move towards it and puts in a forward dive to grab it. They appeal for the catch but the finger stays down. Kishan straightaway asks for the review and Rahul trusts him and goes for it. The UltraEdge shows that there is no bat involved. The umpire then checks for the LBW but Ball Tracking shows it pitched outside leg. Raza survives everything and India lose their review.
25.1
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Sikandar Raza, Quicker one, full and outside off, Sikandar Raza leaves it alone.
25
over
25 | 5 Runs | HH: 116/3
24.6
0
Axar Patel to Regis Chakabva, Tossed up, full and on middle, Regis Chakabva blocks it onto the pitch.
24.5
0
Axar Patel to Regis Chakabva, Flighted delivery, on off, Regis Chakabva guides it towards point.
24.4
0
Axar Patel to Regis Chakabva, On off, kept out.
24.3
1
Axar Patel to Sikandar Raza, Tossed up around off, Sikandar Raza eases it towards long off for one.
24.2
4
Axar Patel to Sikandar Raza, FOUR! Poor delivery and rightly punished. This is short and on middle, Sikandar Raza pulls it hard, not from the middle of the bat but finds the gap at the deep square leg fence for a boundary.
24.1
0
Axar Patel to Sikandar Raza, Floated and on middle, Sikandar Raza blocks it out.
24
over
24 | 8 Runs | HH: 111/3
23.6
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Regis Chakabva, RIPPER! This is looped up, on off, turning away, Regis Chakabva leans on to block it but gets beaten on the outside edge.
23.5
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Sikandar Raza, Goes short and on middle, Sikandar Raza flicks it through square leg for one.
23.4
2
Kuldeep Yadav to Sikandar Raza, Flights this one up, full and on off, Sikandar Raza makes room and lofts it wide of long off for a brace.
23.3
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Sikandar Raza, Floated and around leg, Sikandar Raza tucks it to mid-wicket.
23.2
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Regis Chakabva, Short and on middle, Regis Chakabva pushes it towards long on for a single.
23.1
4
Kuldeep Yadav to Regis Chakabva, FOUR! First boundary after four overs and it was much needed. This is tossed up, full and on middle, Regis Chakabva goes down and sweeps it hard towards the deep square leg fence for a boundary.
23
over
23 | 2 Runs | HH: 103/3
22.6
1
Axar Patel to Regis Chakabva, Goes short and on middle, Regis Chakabva slaps it towards long on for a single.
22.5
0
Axar Patel to Regis Chakabva, Flatter, full and on middle, Regis Chakabva is solid in his defense.
22.4
0
Axar Patel to Regis Chakabva, On off, pushed back to the bowler again.
22.3
0
Axar Patel to Regis Chakabva, Floated around middle, blocked back to the bowler.
22.2
1
Axar Patel to Sikandar Raza, Short again, on middle, Sikandar Raza forces it towards long on for one.
22.1
0
Axar Patel to Sikandar Raza, An arm ball now, short and on middle, angling in, Sikandar Raza is hurried into his cut as he plays it to point.
22
over
22 | 6 Runs | HH: 101/3
21.6
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Sikandar Raza, Fullish one and on leg, Sikandar Raza works it past the bowler and towards long on for a single.
21.5
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Regis Chakabva, Another single as Regis Chakabva sweeps this full delivery throug square leg for one. 100 up for Zimbabwe.
21.4
2
Kuldeep Yadav to Regis Chakabva, Tossed up, full and on leg, Regis Chakabva goes down and sweeps it towards deep square leg for a brace.
21.3
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Regis Chakabva, On middle, blocked out.
21.2
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Regis Chakabva, Floated, short and on middle, keeps low, Regis Chakabva tucks it towards mid-wicket.
21.1
2
Kuldeep Yadav to Regis Chakabva, Starts with a flighted delivery, full and on off, Regis Chakabva drives it with his outer half towards sweeper cover for a brace.
21
over
21 | 2 Runs | HH: 95/3
20.6
1
Axar Patel to Regis Chakabva, Tossed up and around off, Regis Chakabva eases it towards long off for one more.
20.5
0
Axar Patel to Regis Chakabva, Full and on off again, Regis Chakabva leans on and defends.
20.4
1
Axar Patel to Sikandar Raza, Floated full and on off, Sikandar Raza drives it towards covers who parries it towards long off. A single taken.
20.3
0
Axar Patel to Sikandar Raza, On off, kept out.
20.2
0
Axar Patel to Sikandar Raza, Full again, on leg, Sikandar Raza tucks it to mid-wicket.
20.1
0
Axar Patel to Sikandar Raza, Tossed up, full and on middle, Sikandar Raza nudges it towards short mid-wicket.
20
over
20 | 2 Runs | HH: 93/3
19.6
0
Avesh Khan to Regis Chakabva, Another bouncer, on off, some extra bounce here, Regis Chakabva misses his pull shot again as this got big on him.
19.5
0
Avesh Khan to Regis Chakabva, Swing and a miss! Bangs in a bouncer, on off, Regis Chakabva goes for the pull but cannot connect.
19.4
0
Avesh Khan to Regis Chakabva, This is overpitched, on middle, Regis Chakabva knocks it towards point.
19.3
1
Avesh Khan to Sikandar Raza, Pulls his length back a bit, on off, Sikandar Raza goes back and punches it past covers for a single.
19.2
0
Avesh Khan to Sikandar Raza, Full and on off, Sikandar Raza drives it well but straight to covers.
19.1
1
Avesh Khan to Regis Chakabva, On a length and outside off, Regis Chakabva plays it towards long off for one.
19
over
19 | 7 Runs | HH: 91/3
18.6
4
Axar Patel to Sikandar Raza, FOUR! Nice shot! Flighted and full on off, Sikandar Raza leans on and drives it firmly through covers for a boundary.
18.5
0
Axar Patel to Sikandar Raza, On off, kept out.
18.4
1
Axar Patel to Regis Chakabva, Tossed up, full and on middle, Regis Chakabva drives it towards long on for one.
18.3
1
Axar Patel to Sikandar Raza, Another full delivery Sikandar Raza knocks it towards covers for a quick single.
18.2
1
Axar Patel to Regis Chakabva, Full and on off, Regis Chakabva pushes it towards covers for a single.
18.1
0
Axar Patel to Regis Chakabva, Floated, short and on middle, turning in, Regis Chakabva goes to block it but gets hit on the pads.
18
over
18 | 1 Runs | HH: 84/3
17.6
0
Avesh Khan to Sikandar Raza, On a length and outside off, Sikandar Raza leaves it alone.
Who walks out now?
17.5
W
Avesh Khan to Tony Munyonga, OUT! TAKEN! Tony Munyonga's uncomfortable stay at the crease finally comes to an end. This is on a good length and outside off, Tony Munyonga tries to play the lofted drive but he is no position to play that, he does not time it well and it goes up in the air. KL Rahul at mid off moves to his left and takes a simple catch.
17.4
1
Avesh Khan to Sikandar Raza, This is short of a length and on leg, Sikandar Raza tucks it through square leg for one.
17.3
0
Avesh Khan to Sikandar Raza, Goes a bit fuller, on middle, angling in, Sikandar Raza blocks it down the pitch.
17.2
0
Avesh Khan to Sikandar Raza, Another length delievry and outside off again, Sikandar Raza offers no shot at it.
17.1
0
Avesh Khan to Sikandar Raza, This is on a good length and outside off, shaping away, Sikandar Raza leaves it alone.
17
over
17 | 3 Runs | HH: 83/2
16.6
1
Axar Patel to Sikandar Raza, A bit short and on off, Sikandar Raza pushes it towards point for one.
16.5
0
Axar Patel to Sikandar Raza, On middle, blocked out.
Sikandar Raza walks out to bat now.
16.4
W
Axar Patel to Sean Williams, OUT! PLUMB IN FRONT! Axar Patel comes into the attack and provides the much needed breakthrough for India. This is quicker and flatter, on middle, Sean Williams stays on his crease and tries to flick it away but plays all over it as it keeps low too. The ball hits his pads in front of the stumps and the fielders appeal for the LBW, the finger goes up and Sean Williams does not even bother to discuss about the review.
16.3
1
Axar Patel to Tony Munyonga, Tossed up, full and on leg, Tony Munyonga looks to work it ot the leg side but it goes of top edge towards the vacant sqaure leg region. Ishan Kishan tries to go for the catch but cannot reach it. They cross.
16.2
0
Axar Patel to Tony Munyonga, Floated, full and on middle, Tony Munyonga blocks it out.
16.1
1
Axar Patel to Sean Williams, Axar Patel comes into the attack and fires a full delivery, on off, Sean Williams pushes it through cover-point for one.
16
over
16 | 5 Runs | HH: 80/1
15.6
1
Shardul Thakur to Sean Williams, A good-length delivery and outside off, Sean Williams looks to play at it but gets a thick outside edge towards third man for one.
15.5
0
Shardul Thakur to Sean Williams, On a length, on middle, angling in, Sean Williams bunts it down the pitch.
15.4
0
Shardul Thakur to Sean Williams, Length again on middle, Sean Williams knocks it to the leg side.
15.3
4
Shardul Thakur to Sean Williams, FOUR! Beautiful shot! This is on a good length and around off, Sean Williams stays there and shows the full face of the bat to drive it through extra cover for a boundary.
15.2
0
Shardul Thakur to Sean Williams, Goes fuller, on middle, Sean Williams blocks it towards covers.
15.1
0
Shardul Thakur to Sean Williams, This is on a hard length and outside off, Sean Williams slashes hard at it but only connects with thin air.
15
over
15 | 9 Runs | HH: 75/1
14.6
0
Deepak Hooda to Tony Munyonga, Floated, full and on middle, Tony Munyonga pushes it to the leg side.
14.5
4
Deepak Hooda to Tony Munyonga, FOUR! DEFT TOUCH! Hooda bowls this quciker, short and on off, Tony Munyonga makes room and just guides it past the keeper's gloves and towards the third man fence for another boundary.
14.4
4
Deepak Hooda to Tony Munyonga, FOUR! Power shot! This is again tossed up, full and on middle, Tony Munyonga dances down the track and smashes it over the bowler's head for a powerful boundary.
14.3
0
Deepak Hooda to Tony Munyonga, On middle, defended.
14.2
0
Deepak Hooda to Tony Munyonga, Tossed up, full and on middle, Tony Munyonga blocks it back to the bowler.
14.1
1
Deepak Hooda to Sean Williams, Floated, full and on middle, Sean Williams knocks it of his inner half towards mid-wicket for a run.
Drinks! After losing Innocent Kaia early on Zimbabwe have been steady. Tony Munyonga and Sean Williams have build up a good partnership and they are playing well. Takudzwanashe Kaitano had to retire hurt but that did not effect Zimbabwe much. These two on the crease will look to add more runs. India, on the other hand have bowlerd well but they need wickets. An exciting session awaits. Also, Deepak Hooda is into the attack now.
14
over
14 | 5 Runs | HH: 66/1
13.6
0
Shardul Thakur to Tony Munyonga, Nice delivery! This is on a good length and on off, holds its line, Tony Munyonga looks to poke at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.
13.5
0
Shardul Thakur to Tony Munyonga, Another short ball and outside off, Tony Munyonga goes for the cut but is a bit too late and misses it.
13.4
1
Shardul Thakur to Sean Williams, Bangs in a short ball, on middle, Sean Williams is through with his pull shot early and it goes of the top edge towards third man. They cross.
13.3
0
Shardul Thakur to Sean Williams, On a length and on middle, Sean Williams tucks it towards mid-wicket.
13.2
4
Shardul Thakur to Sean Williams, FOUR! Thumped! Short and on middle, this is pulled through mid-wicket for a boundary.
13.1
0
Shardul Thakur to Sean Williams, On off, defended.
13
over
13 | 5 Runs | HH: 61/1
12.6
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Sean Williams, Dealing in singles at the moment! Shorter and outside off, Williams pushes it towards cover.
12.5
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Sean Williams, On off, this is pushed to covers.
12.4
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Tony Munyonga, Tony sweeps again, it is through square leg for another single.
12.3
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Sean Williams, Another sweep shot, this goes more off the underedge towards mid-wicket for one.
12.2
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Tony Munyonga, The sweep is out, it goes through square leg for one.
12.1
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Sean Williams, Tossed up on off, this is pushed through covers for one.
12
over
12 | 4 Runs | HH: 56/1
11.6
1
Shardul Thakur to Sean Williams, On off, this is guided through point for one.
11.5
0
Shardul Thakur to Sean Williams, Shorter and on off, Williams pushes it to covers.
11.4
0
Shardul Thakur to Sean Williams, On off, blocked.
11.3
1
Shardul Thakur to Tony Munyonga, Shorter again, Tony pulls, not off the middle but it goes through square leg for one.
11.3
1
Shardul Thakur to Tony Munyonga, WIDE! Way too short. Wided.
11.2
1
Shardul Thakur to Sean Williams, Shorter and on the body, this is pulled down to fine leg for one.
11.1
0
Shardul Thakur to Sean Williams, Lands short! On middle, Williams looks to nudge it around the corner, this goes off a leading edge but lands well short of the bowler.
11
over
11 | 3 Runs | HH: 52/1
10.6
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Tony Munyonga, Lovely, lovely over! This lands on off and then spins away. Tony is yet again beaten as he tries to defend.
10.5
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Tony Munyonga, Now the one that comes back! A little too short. Tony goes back but fails to put bat on ball and gets hit on the pad.
10.4
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Tony Munyonga, Another beauty! Tony is not picking Kuldeep! The googly again, it lands on off and spins away. Tony is beaten as he tries to block.
10.3
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Tony Munyonga, That is a beauty! This is tossed up on off, it lands and spins away. Tony Munyonga looks to defend but is beaten. He does well not to push at it.
10.2
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Sean Williams, On middle, this is worked through square leg for one.
10.2
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Sean Williams, WIDE! That was so close to the leg pole! Down the leg side. Williams gets right across and looks to sweep but misses. Wided in the end.
10.1
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Tony Munyonga, The sweep is out, it is played through square leg for one. Fifty up for Zimbabwe.
Powerplay 2! The fielding side can now have up to 4 players outside the 30-yard circle till the 40th over. Also, Kuldeep Yadav comes into the attack now.
10
over
10 | 2 Runs | HH: 49/1
9.6
1
Shardul Thakur to Tony Munyonga, Around off, Tony Munyonga guides it to point.
9.5
0
Shardul Thakur to Tony Munyonga, On middle, defended.
9.4
1
Shardul Thakur to Sean Williams, Uppish but safe! Shorter and on middle, Williams looks to pull, this goes off the splice towards square leg for one.
9.3
0
Shardul Thakur to Sean Williams, Angled into middle, Williams defends.
9.2
0
Shardul Thakur to Sean Williams, Shortish, this is pushed to covers.
9.1
0
Shardul Thakur to Sean Williams, On off, blocked.
Shardul Thakur comes into the attack now.
9
over
9 | 5 Runs | HH: 47/1
8.6
0
Deepak Chahar to Tony Munyonga, Outside off, left alone.
8.5
1
Deepak Chahar to Sean Williams, A single as this is worked through mid-wicket.
8.4
4
Deepak Chahar to Sean Williams, FOUR! That has been nailed! A short one again and Williams picks it, he smashes it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
8.3
0
Deepak Chahar to Sean Williams, Good length and on off, Sean pushes it to covers.
8.2
0
Deepak Chahar to Sean Williams, Goes short again and around off, Williams looks to pull but it goes off the underedge towards mid-wicket.
8.1
0
Deepak Chahar to Sean Williams, That stays low! Shorter and outside off, Williams looks to pull but this one does not bounce a lot. Beaten.
8
over
8 | 0 Runs | HH: 42/1
7.6
0
Avesh Khan to Tony Munyonga, Another one on a length and around middle, blocked.
7.5
0
Avesh Khan to Tony Munyonga, Good length and on off, Tony Munyonga pushes it to covers.
7.4
0
Avesh Khan to Tony Munyonga, Shorter and on middle, Tony Munyonga pulls but to mid on.
7.3
0
Avesh Khan to Tony Munyonga, Another one on a length and around off, this is pushed to mid off.
7.2
0
Avesh Khan to Tony Munyonga, Outside off, shaping away. Left alone.
7.1
0
Avesh Khan to Tony Munyonga, On off, this is pushed to mid off.
7
over
7 | 6 Runs | HH: 42/1
6.6
1
Deepak Chahar to Tony Munyonga, Gets this one to shape back in. Tony Munyonga looks to drive but it goes off the inner half towards mid-wicket for one.
6.5
0
Deepak Chahar to Tony Munyonga, Just outside off, left alone.
6.4
0
Deepak Chahar to Tony Munyonga, Lovely delivery! Length and on off, this one shapes away. Tony Munyonga is beaten as he tries to block.
6.3
0
Deepak Chahar to Tony Munyonga, Outside off, left alone.
6.2
1
Deepak Chahar to Sean Williams, On off, this is pushed through covers for one.
6.1
4
Deepak Chahar to Sean Williams, FOUR! Slapped hard! Shorter and outside off, this is slapped through covers for a boundary.
It does not look good for Takudzwanashe Kaitano as he is now walking back to the hut. This is not good news for Zimbabwe. Tony Munyonga comes out to bat now.
6
over
6 | 9 Runs | HH: 36/1
5.6
6
Avesh Khan to Takudzwanashe Kaitano, SIX! Top edge and it goes all the way! The last ball spoils the over. Zimbabwe won't mind how they come as long as they do. Short and on middle, Takudzwanashe Kaitano looks to pull, it goes off the top edge, over the keeper and towards the fine leg fence.
5.5
1
Avesh Khan to Sean Williams, A single as this is guided down to third man.
5.4
0
Avesh Khan to Sean Williams, On off, this is pushed to cover.
5.3
0
Avesh Khan to Sean Williams, Outside off, left alone.
Takudzwanashe Kaitano looks in some discomfort and is stretching his legs. The physios are in to check on him. Everything seems fine now and we are ready to continue.
5.2
1
Avesh Khan to Takudzwanashe Kaitano, That is a nasty delivery! Short and on middle, this one takes off. Takudzwanashe Kaitano looks to defend, it goes off the glove and down to third man. He somehow gets to the other end, limping. He now needs treatment.
5.1
0
Avesh Khan to Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Goes fuller again and on middle, Kaitano pushes it to mid off.
5.1
1
Avesh Khan to Takudzwanashe Kaitano, WIDE! This is short and well wide outside off, left alone.
5
over
5 | 10 Runs | HH: 27/1
4.6
4
Deepak Chahar to Sean Williams, FOUR! A boundary to end and Zimbabwe have had back-to-back productive overs! Fuller and outside off, Williams hits it down the ground, past long on and into the fence.
4.5
0
Deepak Chahar to Sean Williams, Williams misses out! This is short again and on middle, Williams pulls but straight to mid-wicket.
4.4
4
Deepak Chahar to Sean Williams, FOUR! Thumped down the ground! Shorter and around off, Williams drags it wide of mid on and this one races away to the fence. Runs coming thick and fast now.
4.3
1
Deepak Chahar to Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Length and around off, Kaitano looks to defend but the outswing means it takes the outside edge, goes down to third man for one.
4.2
1
Deepak Chahar to Sean Williams, Fuller and outside off, Williams goes after it, it goes off the outside edge down to third man for one.
4.1
0
Deepak Chahar to Sean Williams, Lovely shot but to the fielder! Fuller and on off, this is pushed to mid off.
4
over
4 | 9 Runs | HH: 17/1
3.6
0
Avesh Khan to Takudzwanashe Kaitano, A dot to end the over! This is on a good length and on off, Takudzwanashe Kaitano guides it towards point. 9 runs from the over.
3.5
4
Avesh Khan to Takudzwanashe Kaitano, FOUR! Takudzwanashe Kaitano finally gets off the mark with a fine boundary. This is overpitched and on middle, Takudzwanashe Kaitano drives it firmly past the bowler and towards the long on fence for four runs.
3.4
0
Avesh Khan to Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Fullish one, on off, swinging away, Takudzwanashe Kaitano pushes it towards covers.
3.3
1
Avesh Khan to Sean Williams, Full again and on off, Sean Williams drills it through covers for one.
3.2
4
Avesh Khan to Sean Williams, FOUR! Nice shot! This is a bit fuller, on middle, Sean Williams stays there and flicks it uppishly over the mid on fielder for a boundary.
3.1
0
Avesh Khan to Sean Williams, A yorker, swinging in, on leg, Sean Williams tries to dig it out but misses and gets hit on the pads. Avesh Khan appeals for the LBW but the finger stays down.
3
over
3 | 5 Runs | HH: 8/1
2.6
0
Deepak Chahar to Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Another delivery that is shaping away, on off, Takudzwanashe Kaitano leaves it alone.
2.5
0
Deepak Chahar to Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Full again and on off, shaping away, Takudzwanashe Kaitano blocks it to the leg side with his inner half.
2.4
1
Deepak Chahar to Sean Williams, Full and on off, Sean Williams drives it through mid off for a single and gets off the mark.
Sean Williams walks out to bat at number 3.
2.3
W
Deepak Chahar to Innocent Kaia, OUT! LBW! Deepak Chahar provides the breakthrough for India as he always does. He bowls a brilliant inswinging yorker, on middle, Innocent Kaia tries to dig it out but is late to put his bat down in time and gets on the pads in line with the stumps. There is a huge shout for the LBW but turned down. KL Rahul goes for the review after some discussion. The UltraEdge shows that it is pad first and Ball Tracking shows three reds. The on-field decision is changed to Out. Kaia has to go back but he is not happy as he thinks he has hit the ball. India with an early wicket here.
A review for LBW by India. The UltraEdge shows that it is pad first so we move onto Ball Tracking. We have three reds and the on-field decision is changed to Out.
2.2
4
Deepak Chahar to Innocent Kaia, FOUR! Kaia tries to break the shackles now. This is on a good length and on off, Innocent Kaia skips down the track and heaves it wide of the mid on fielder for the first boundary of this innings.
2.1
0
Deepak Chahar to Innocent Kaia, This is overpitched and on off, Innocent Kaia drives it firmly but straight to the cover fielder.
2
over
2 | 1 Runs | HH: 3/0
1.6
0
Avesh Khan to Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Avesh Khan with tight line on the stumps, fuller, Takudzwanashe Kaitano blocks it down the pitch.
1.5
1
Avesh Khan to Innocent Kaia, Full again and outside off, Innocent Kaia drills it past point for one.
1.4
0
Avesh Khan to Innocent Kaia, Goes full this time, on off, Innocent Kaia knocks it towards covers.
1.3
0
Avesh Khan to Innocent Kaia, BEAUTY! This is again on a good length and around off, Innocent Kaia leans on to block it but gets beaten all ends up.
1.2
0
Avesh Khan to Innocent Kaia, Full and on middle, Innocent Kaia blocks it out.
1.1
0
Avesh Khan to Innocent Kaia, Starts with a good-length delievry and outside off, shaping away, Innocent Kaia slashes but gets beaten on the outside edge.
Avesh Khan to share the attack with Deepak Chahar.
1
over
1 | 2 Runs | HH: 2/0
0.6
0
Deepak Chahar to Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Length ball, on off, Takudzwanashe Kaitano tries to cut it but gets an inside edge onto his pads.
0.5
1
Deepak Chahar to Innocent Kaia, Full and on off, Innocent Kaia drives it towards covers for a single and gets off the mark.
0.4
1
Deepak Chahar to Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Overthrows and Zimbabwe are underway! This is on a good lengh and on middle, angling in, Takudzwanashe Kaitano misses his flick and gets hit on the pads. There is an appeal for LBW but turned down. The ball rolls towards point and he hits the stumps at the striker's end and it goes away towards fine leg. A leg bye taken.
0.3
0
Deepak Chahar to Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Goes fuller this time, on off, shaping away again, Takudzwanashe Kaitano offers no shot at it.
0.2
0
Deepak Chahar to Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Another outswinger, on a good length and around off, Takudzwanashe Kaitano leaves it alone.
0.1
0
Deepak Chahar to Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Deepak Chahar starts with a full delivery, swinging away, Takudzwanashe Kaitano blocks it to the left of the bowler.
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We are back for the chase. The player are out in the middle. Takudzwanashe Kaitano and Innocent Kaia are the openers for Zimbabwe. Deepak Chahar to start proceedings with the ball. Let's play... Oh!..What happened there. Deepak Chahar starts his run-up to bowl the first ball but he stops and dislodges the bails at the non-striker's end and gives a smile to Innocent Kaia there. The replay shows that Kaia was out of his crease and he would have been out but India did not appeal for that.
... THE RUN CHASE ...
Now this is going to be a stiff chase for a side which is yet to cross the 200-run mark this series. They though have done well chasing in the past. Can they gun this down? India on the other hand will back their bowlers to defend it. Stay tuned for the chase in a bit.
Zimbabwe began well with the ball but failed to control things in the middle overs, especially when Gill and Kishan were batting. However, they will be pleased to keep India under the 300-run mark in the end. A lot of the credit has to go to Evans who was brilliant with a fifer. Just the two others took wickets, the rest went wicket-less. However, Raza and Victor Nyauchi bowled with good economy rates.
After electing to bat, the openers began slowly. Both Rahul and Dhawan took their time but both fell after getting off to starts. India were in a spot of bother then but Kishan and Gill played brilliantly. The two added over 100 with both getting to their half tons. Kishan was run out but Gill continued. He kept losing partners at the other end but he continued scoring freely. Shubman Gill got up a well-deserved ton, his first in ODIs and has taken India into a strong position. Had it not been for him, India maye have ended with something below 250.
That innings from Gill could well be the difference between the two sides! His ton has taken India to what we feel is a total which is above par. Gill just seemed like he is batting on a different wicket and he is the reason for India being on top.
50
over
50 | 7 Runs |
HH: 289/8
49.6
2
Brad Evans to Kuldeep Yadav, A couple of runs to end the innings! This is overpitched and on middle, Kuldeep Yadav whips it towards deep mid-wicket for a brace. India finishes on 289 for 8.
49.5
0
Brad Evans to Kuldeep Yadav, Another good slower ball, on a length and outside off, Kuldeep Yadav throws his bat at it but cannot connect.
49.4
1
Brad Evans to Deepak Chahar, A yorker, on off, Deepak Chahar digs it to point for one.
49.3
W
Brad Evans to Shardul Thakur, OUT! TAKEN! Brad Evans gets his fifth wicket and he is delighted. A slower ball this time, on middle, Shardul Thakur gets deceived by it and is into his heave early. It goes of the top edge and high in the air, Victor Nyauchi at cover runs towards it and takes an easy catch. We saw a maiden ODI hundred from Gill and now Brad Evans gets his maiden five-wicket haul. Kuldeep Yadav is the next batter in for India.
49.2
4
Brad Evans to Shardul Thakur, FOUR! This is full and on off, Shardul Thakur smashes it wide of the long off fielder for a boundary.
49.1
W
Brad Evans to Shubman Gill, OUT! TAKEN! Shubman Gill walks back after an incredible innings here. This is on a good length and outside off, Shubman Gill moves across to smoke it over long off but his bat rolls in his hand as he connects with the ball. As a result, it goes high in the air and does not get the elevation. Innocent Kaia there takes nice catch. The crowd shows its appreciation while Gill walks back and he acknowledges it. Deepak Chahar comes out to bat now.
Brad Evans is ready to bowl the last over.
49
over
49 | 7 Runs |
HH: 282/6
48.6
1
Richard Ngarava to Shubman Gill, Nails the yorker this time, outside off, Shubman Gill manages to squeeze it past point for a single. Gill will be on strike for the last over.
48.5
1
Richard Ngarava to Shardul Thakur, Overpitched and outside off, Shardul Thakur drills it towards long off for just one.
48.4
4
Richard Ngarava to Shardul Thakur, FOUR! Thakur puts this one away nicely! This is full and around off, Shardul Thakur stays there and carasses it past the diving cover fielder for a boundary.
48.3
0
Richard Ngarava to Shardul Thakur, Length delivery this time, on off, Shardul Thakur uses his feet to play a lofted cover drive but gets beaten again.
48.2
0
Richard Ngarava to Shardul Thakur, Swing and a miss! This is full and outside off, angling away, Shardul Thakur slashes at it but connects with thin air.
48.1
1
Richard Ngarava to Shubman Gill, This is overpitched, outside off, Shubman Gill drills it towards long off for one.
48
over
48 | 11 Runs |
HH: 275/6
47.6
1
Victor Nyauchi to Shubman Gill, Full and around middle, Shubman Gill drives to long on for a single.
47.5
2
Victor Nyauchi to Shubman Gill, A yorker, on middle, Shubman Gill squeezes it past the bowler and towards long on, he runs the first one hard and calls Thakur for the second as well and completes it easily in the end.
47.4
W
Victor Nyauchi to Axar Patel, OUT! CAUGHT! Another man bites the dust! Victor Nyauchi bowls this on a good length and around off, Axar Patel goes for the big shot over long off but mistimes it badly in the air, Sikandar Raza there did not have to move an inch as he pouches it safely. India six down now.
47.3
1
Victor Nyauchi to Shubman Gill, Another full delivery, on middle, Shubman Gill uses his feet and eases it towards long on for a single. Raza does well to keep it down to a run but cutting it out quickly.
47.2
2
Victor Nyauchi to Shubman Gill, Good running there! This is on a yorker length, on leg, Shubman Gill squeezes it towards the vacant mid-wicket region for a brace.
47.1
4
Victor Nyauchi to Shubman Gill, FOUR! Stand and deliver! This is overpitched and on off, in the slot as well, Shubman Gill stays there and heaves it wide of the deep mid-wicket fielder for a boundary.
47.1
1
Victor Nyauchi to Shubman Gill, WIDE! Full but way down the leg side, Gill misses his flick. Wided.
47
over
47 | 8 Runs |
HH: 264/5
46.6
0
Richard Ngarava to Axar Patel, Well bowled! This is on a yorker length, on middle, Axar Patel digs it out towards mid off.
46.6
1
Richard Ngarava to Axar Patel, WIDE! Bangs a bouncer but down the leg. Wided.
46.5
0
Richard Ngarava to Axar Patel, Back of a length, on middle, Axar Patel tucks it towards mid-wicket.
46.4
1
Richard Ngarava to Shubman Gill, Full again and around off, Shubman Gill drills it towards deep point for one.
46.3
4
Richard Ngarava to Shubman Gill, MISFIELD AND FOUR! This is full and on middle, Shubman Gill lofts it towards the long on fence, the fielder there misjudges the bounce and lets it go through his hands and towards the fence.
46.2
1
Richard Ngarava to Axar Patel, On a length and on middle, Axar Patel works it towards short mid-wicket for a quick single.
46.1
1
Richard Ngarava to Shubman Gill, Full and outside off, Shubman Gill drives it towards long off for a single.
46
over
46 | 14 Runs |
HH: 256/5
45.6
W
Luke Jongwe to Sanju Samson, OUT! TAKEN! Sanju Samson goes for the big shot again but holes out this time. Luke Jongwe bowls this fuller and on middle and leg, Sanju Samson whips it away to the leg side but does not get the connection right as it goes of the toe end and high up in the air towards deep square leg. Takudzwanashe Kaitano there settles under it and competes a nice catch.
45.5
6
Luke Jongwe to Sanju Samson, SIX! Another one for Samson! This is on a good length and on off, Sanju Samson picks up the length early and lofts it over the long off fence for another maximum.
45.4
6
Luke Jongwe to Sanju Samson, SIX! HUGE! Luke Jongwe bowls this full and on middle, Sanju Samson stays there and smokes it over the bowler's head for a biggie.
45.3
0
Luke Jongwe to Sanju Samson, Bangs in a bouncer and on middle, Sanju Samson ducks under it.
45.2
1
Luke Jongwe to Shubman Gill, DROPPED! This is short and on middle and leg, Shubman Gill pulls it straight towards short fine leg, Victor Nyauchi moves to his right but cannot grab it. Another oppurtunity lost. A single in the end.
45.1
1
Luke Jongwe to Sanju Samson, Luke Jongwe comes back into the attack and starts with a short delivery, on off, Sanju Samson upper cuts it towards third man for a single.
45
over
45 | 9 Runs |
HH: 242/4
44.6
6
Brad Evans to Shubman Gill, SIX! Over the fence! This is short and on the body, it is pulled over the fine leg fence for a biggie.
44.5
1
Brad Evans to Sanju Samson, Angled into the pads, Samson looks to flick but misses. It htis the pad and rolls on the leg side. A leg bye taken.
44.4
0
Brad Evans to Sanju Samson, That does not bounce! Shorter and on middle, Samson looks to pull, this one stays low and goes just over the middle pole.
44.3
0
Brad Evans to Sanju Samson, Outside off, Samson leaves it alone.
44.2
1
Brad Evans to Shubman Gill, Short and on middle, Gill looks to flat bat it but it goes off the splice towards mid off for one.
44.1
1
Brad Evans to Sanju Samson, On middle, this is guided down to third man for one.
44
over
44 | 6 Runs |
HH: 233/4
43.6
4
Victor Nyauchi to Shubman Gill, FOUR! Slapped over! Short and outside off, Gill steps out and slaps it over cover for a boundary.
43.5
1
Victor Nyauchi to Sanju Samson, On middle, Samson pushes it down to long on and takes one.
43.4
0
Victor Nyauchi to Sanju Samson, Three dots in a row as this is blocked.
43.3
0
Victor Nyauchi to Sanju Samson, On middle, this is pushed to cover.
43.2
0
Victor Nyauchi to Sanju Samson, Fuller and on middle, this is played back to the bowler.
43.1
1
Victor Nyauchi to Shubman Gill, 100 for Gill! His first and one he will remember. Superb, superb knock, Most of the batters have struggled on this wicket but he has made it look so easy. He missed out on one in West Indies but has not had to wait long for his first in ODIs. He gets there by pushing this towards cover for one. Can he take India to above 300?
Sanju Samson comes out to the middle now.
43
over
43 | 3 Runs |
HH: 227/4
42.6
W
Brad Evans to Deepak Hooda, OUT! TIMBER! That is an absolute jaffa of a delivery! Wow! Just how do you play those! Length and on off, this lands and comes back in. Hooda looks to push at it but this sneaks between bat and pad and hits the top of off. These are important wickets. It could stop India from crossing the 300-run mark.
42.5
1
Brad Evans to Shubman Gill, On off, this is pushed through covers for one more.
42.4
1
Brad Evans to Deepak Hooda, Angled into the pads, Hooda works it through mid-wicket for one.
42.3
0
Brad Evans to Deepak Hooda, On off, this is pushed to covers.
42.2
1
Brad Evans to Shubman Gill, A single as this is worked down to fine leg.
42.1
W
Brad Evans to Shubman Gill, OUT! It is Kishan who has to take the long walk back as the review taken by Zimbabwe was not a successful one. GILL HAD AN INSIDE EDGE AND HE CONTINUES! However, Zimbabwe get the wicket they so desperately wanted. A new batter heading into the last phase of the game is what they would have hoped for! This is on middle, Gill looks to flick but misses. He gets hit on the pads.An appeal but turned down. Kishan is off for a run but is sent back from halfway down. The fielder at point, picks the ball up and hits the stumps at the bowler's end. Kishan starts walking back but Zimbabwe have reviewed for an LBW. Replays show there is an inside edge.
Zimbabwe have taken a review for the LBW for Shubman Gill. The UltraEdge shows that there is some bat involved and the on field decision of Not out remains.
42
over
42 | 6 Runs |
HH: 224/2
41.6
1
Victor Nyauchi to Shubman Gill, On middle, this is worked through mid-wicket for one.
41.5
2
Victor Nyauchi to Shubman Gill, Two! He moves onto 96! On the pads, this is worked past short fine leg. The deep square leg fielder runs to his right, slides and keeps it down to two.
41.4
1
Victor Nyauchi to Ishan Kishan, On off, Kishan pushes it through covers for one. Fifty for him. Solid knock. Took his time at the start but now has hit top gear.
41.3
0
Victor Nyauchi to Ishan Kishan, Slower one and on off, this is pushed to cover.
41.2
1
Victor Nyauchi to Shubman Gill, Another single as Gill plays this through covers.
41.1
1
Victor Nyauchi to Ishan Kishan, On off, this is pushed through covers for one.
41
over
41 | 8 Runs |
HH: 218/2
40.6
1
Brad Evans to Ishan Kishan, On middle, this is played through mid-wicket for one more.
40.5
1
Brad Evans to Shubman Gill, Shorter and on middle, this is pulled through square leg for one.
40.4
1
Brad Evans to Ishan Kishan, On off, this is pushed through covers for one.
40.3
1
Brad Evans to Shubman Gill, Shorter and outside off, this is guided through point for one.
40.2
4
Brad Evans to Shubman Gill, FOUR! On the pads, this is worked fine on the leg side and it races away to the fence. Gill into the 90s.
40.1
0
Brad Evans to Shubman Gill, Fuller and on off, this is pushed to mid off.
40
over
40 | 11 Runs |
HH: 210/2
39.6
1
Luke Jongwe to Shubman Gill, This on a good length, on middle, slower too, Shubman Gill pushes it with soft hands towards mid off for a quick single.
39.5
2
Luke Jongwe to Shubman Gill, Shorish again, on middle, Shubman Gill pulls it wide of the deep mid-wicket fielder for a brace.
39.4
1
Luke Jongwe to Ishan Kishan, Short and on middle, Ishan Kishan pulls it towards deep square leg for a run.
39.3
4
Luke Jongwe to Ishan Kishan, MISFIELD AND FOUR! This is full and on off, Ishan Kishan leans on and just pushes it towards mid off and sets off for a run, the fielder there tries to charge towards the ball but lets it go through his leg and the ball races away to the long on fence. Poor from Zimbabwe in the field yet again.
39.2
1
Luke Jongwe to Shubman Gill, On a length and on middle, Shubman Gill tucks it away through square leg for a single.
39.1
2
Luke Jongwe to Shubman Gill, Starts with a short delivery and outside off, Shubman Gill slaps it past the covers fielder for a comfortable brace.
39
over
39 | 10 Runs |
HH: 199/2
38.6
1
Richard Ngarava to Shubman Gill, Short and on middle, Shubman Gill pulls it through square leg for one.
38.5
4
Richard Ngarava to Shubman Gill, FOUR! Nice placement! This is short again and with width on offer, Shubman Gill stays there and cuts it past the point fielder for a boundary. That was not from the middle of the bat but he finds the gap with ease.
38.4
1
Richard Ngarava to Ishan Kishan, Richard Ngarava continues bowling short here, on midle, Ishan Kishan works it of his back foot through sqaure leg for a single.
38.3
1
Richard Ngarava to Shubman Gill, Another short ball, on middle, Shubman Gill again pulls it well but this time straight towards the deep square leg fielder. A single taken.
38.2
2
Richard Ngarava to Shubman Gill, Short again and on middle, Shubman Gill goes back in his crease and pulls it hard wide of the deep square leg fielder for a brace.
38.2
1
Richard Ngarava to Shubman Gill, WIDE! Bangs in bouncer but down the leg, Shubman Gill ducks under it. Wided.
38.1
0
Richard Ngarava to Shubman Gill, Richard Ngarava comes 'round the wicket and serves a length ball, on off, angling away, Shubman Gill cuts it of the toe end towards point.
38
over
38 | 7 Runs |
HH: 189/2
37.6
1
Luke Jongwe to Shubman Gill, Slower one, short and outside off, Shubman Gill cuts it to deep point for a single.
37.5
3
Luke Jongwe to Ishan Kishan, This is short of a length, on middle, Ishan Kishan stays there and flicks it towards the vacant fine leg region, the fielder from short fine leg gives a chase and dives to keep the ball in. The batters run three.
37.4
0
Luke Jongwe to Ishan Kishan, On a length and on the fifth stump line, Ishan Kishan looks to push it to the off side but gets an bottom edge onto the ground and towards the keeper.
37.3
2
Luke Jongwe to Ishan Kishan, Short and outside off, Ishan Kishan cuts it of his back foot towards sweeper cover where a fumble allows the batters to come back for the second. WIth that, the 100 partnership comes up between these two.
37.2
0
Luke Jongwe to Ishan Kishan, A slower length ball, on middle, angling in, Ishan Kishan is early into his pull shot and misses to get hit on his body.
37.1
1
Luke Jongwe to Shubman Gill, Back of a length and around off, Shubman Gill hops up and punches it through covers for a single.
Drinks! This partnership has turned the tide of the game towards the Indians and they are well on path to get to over 275 now. Both are set and now have also stepped on the gas. Zimbabwe need wickets or they'll be chasing what we feel will be an above par total on this wicket. An interesting passage follows.
37
over
37 | 11 Runs |
HH: 182/2
36.6
4
Richard Ngarava to Ishan Kishan, FOUR! Lucky boundary but they all count! This is again on a hard length and outside off, Ishan Kishan slashes hard at it but gets an outside edge and it has enough legs to beat the third man fielder to go into the fence.
36.5
0
Richard Ngarava to Ishan Kishan, Short of a length, on off, angling in, Ishan Kishan gets hurried and gets hit high on his body while trying to block it.
36.4
1
Richard Ngarava to Shubman Gill, This is on a good length, on middle, Shubman Gill stays there and knocks it towards mid on for a quick single.
36.3
4
Richard Ngarava to Shubman Gill, FOUR! Fabulous shot! This is just short of a length and outside off, Shubman Gill stays in his crease and smashes it through covers for a boundary. Not a bad delivery but Gill shows his class.
36.2
1
Richard Ngarava to Ishan Kishan, On a hard length, on middle, Ishan Kishan tucks it away through square leg for one.
36.1
1
Richard Ngarava to Shubman Gill, This is on a good length and outside off, Shubman Gill tries to cut it but gets a thick outside edge towards third man for a single.
36
over
36 | 10 Runs |
HH: 171/2
35.6
1
Tony Munyonga to Shubman Gill, A single now as this is pushed down to long on.
35.5
4
Tony Munyonga to Shubman Gill, FOUR! Lovely shot again. India upping the ante now! The slog sweep comes out, it is hit over mid-wicket for another boundary.
35.4
1
Tony Munyonga to Ishan Kishan, A single as this is pushed down to long off.
35.3
0
Tony Munyonga to Ishan Kishan, On middle, kept out.
35.2
4
Tony Munyonga to Ishan Kishan, FOUR! Out comes the slog sweep and it is nailed, over the mid-wicket fielder and into the fence.
35.1
0
Tony Munyonga to Ishan Kishan, On off, this is pushed to cover.
35
over
35 | 12 Runs |
HH: 161/2
34.6
1
Sean Williams to Ishan Kishan, Flighted delivery, on off, Ishan Kishan forces it towards long off using his feet for a run.
34.5
1
Sean Williams to Shubman Gill, Full and on off, Shubman Gill pushes it wide of covers for one.
34.4
4
Sean Williams to Shubman Gill, FOUR! Another fine shot from Gill! This is short again, on off, Shubman Gill leans on but then goes back in his crease to punch this through covers for a boundary.
34.3
1
Sean Williams to Ishan Kishan, Again shorter in length, on middle, Ishan Kishan stays back and nudges it through square leg for one.
34.2
1
Sean Williams to Shubman Gill, Shorish in length, on middle, skids through, Shubman Gill dabs it towards long off for a run.
34.1
4
Sean Williams to Shubman Gill, FOUR! Nice shot! This is tossed up, full and on leg, Shubman Gill goes down and sweeps it fine towards the deep backward sqaure leg fence for a boundary. He is looking in fine touch here.
34
over
34 | 5 Runs |
HH: 149/2
33.6
1
Sikandar Raza to Shubman Gill, FIFTY up for Shubman Gill! This is short and on middle, Shubman Gill pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for a single. This has been an excellent knock by him. Can he get to the century now?
33.5
0
Sikandar Raza to Shubman Gill, On off kept out.
33.4
2
Sikandar Raza to Shubman Gill, Short and outside off, Shubman Gill goes on his back foot and punches it towards sweeper cover for a brace.
33.3
0
Sikandar Raza to Shubman Gill, Full and on middle, Shubman Gill works it towards short mid-wicket.
33.2
1
Sikandar Raza to Ishan Kishan, Goes short and around off, Ishan Kishan cuts it towards sweeper cover for one.
33.1
1
Sikandar Raza to Shubman Gill, Raza bowls this short, on middle, Shubman Gill eases it towards long on for an easy single.
33
over
33 | 3 Runs |
HH: 144/2
32.6
0
Sean Williams to Ishan Kishan, A bit short and outside off, Ishan Kishan cuts it but straight to point.
32.5
1
Sean Williams to Shubman Gill, Floats this one up, full and on middle, Shubman Gill drives it towards long on for one more.
32.4
0
Sean Williams to Shubman Gill, Short again, on middle, Shubman Gill blocks it out.
32.3
1
Sean Williams to Ishan Kishan, Goes short and on middle, Ishan Kishan tucks it away through sqaure leg for one.
32.2
0
Sean Williams to Ishan Kishan, Tossed up, full and on off, Ishan Kishan uses his feet and knocks it towards covers.
32.1
1
Sean Williams to Shubman Gill, Short and on off, Shubman Gill slaps it towards long off for one.
32
over
32 | 9 Runs |
HH: 141/2
31.6
4
Sikandar Raza to Ishan Kishan, FOUR! Kishan has decided to take Raza on here. This is flighted, full and on middle, Ishan Kishan slams it wide of the long on fielder for another boundary.
31.5
0
Sikandar Raza to Ishan Kishan, On middle, blocked out.
31.4
0
Sikandar Raza to Ishan Kishan, Full and on on, Ishan Kishan knocks it towards mid off.
31.3
0
Sikandar Raza to Ishan Kishan, Short and on off, quciker too, Ishan Kishan gets cramped and cuts it towards point.
31.2
4
Sikandar Raza to Ishan Kishan, FOUR! Fine shot! This is again tossed up, full and on middle, Ishan Kishan goes down and slog-sweeps it towards the deep mid-wicket fence for a boundary. The 50 runs partnership between these two comes up with that.
31.1
1
Sikandar Raza to Shubman Gill, Tossed up, full and on off, Shubman Gill pushes it towards long off for a single. Raza is not happy with himself as he could not cut it out.
31
over
31 | 2 Runs |
HH: 132/2
30.6
1
Sean Williams to Shubman Gill, Fuller one, on middle, Shubman Gill works it towards long on for a single. Only 2 runs from the over.
30.5
1
Sean Williams to Ishan Kishan, Goes short and on middle, Ishan Kishan goes back and pulls it towards deep square leg for a single.
30.4
0
Sean Williams to Ishan Kishan, Flatter and full, on middle, Ishan Kishan hits it back to the bowler.
30.3
0
Sean Williams to Ishan Kishan, Another dot! This is tossed up, full and on off, Ishan Kishan pushes it towards covers.
30.2
0
Sean Williams to Ishan Kishan, On middle again, blocked out.
30.1
0
Sean Williams to Ishan Kishan, Floated and around middle, Ishan Kishan uses his feet and blocks it out.
30
over
30 | 4 Runs |
HH: 130/2
29.6
0
Sikandar Raza to Shubman Gill, Tossed up around middle, Shubman Gill knocks it back to the bowler.
29.5
1
Sikandar Raza to Ishan Kishan, Flights this one up, lands short and on middle, turning in, Ishan Kishan makes room and tucks it through mid-wicket for just one.
29.4
1
Sikandar Raza to Shubman Gill, Floated, full and on leg, Shubman Gill drives it towards long on for another single.
29.3
1
Sikandar Raza to Ishan Kishan, A bit short and on middle, Ishan Kishan stays back and forces it towards long on for one more.
29.2
1
Sikandar Raza to Shubman Gill, Full agian but this time on middle, Shubman Gill eases it towards long on for one.
29.1
0
Sikandar Raza to Shubman Gill, Tossed up, full and on off, Shubman Gill knocks it towards covers.
29
over
29 | 6 Runs |
HH: 126/2
28.6
1
Sean Williams to Shubman Gill, Short and outside off, Shubman Gill cuts it to deep point for one.
28.5
0
Sean Williams to Shubman Gill, On middle, blocked out.
28.4
4
Sean Williams to Shubman Gill, FOUR! Beautiful shot! This is tossed up and around middle, Shubman Gill moves across and scoops it fine towards the vacant fine leg fence for a boundary.
28.3
1
Sean Williams to Ishan Kishan, Looped up, lands full and on off, Ishan Kishan drives it firmly through covers for a single.
28.2
0
Sean Williams to Ishan Kishan, Floated, full and on leg, Ishan Kishan pushes it to the left of the bowler.
28.1
0
Sean Williams to Ishan Kishan, Tossed up, full and on middle, Ishan Kishan blocks it out.
28
over
28 | 4 Runs |
HH: 120/2
27.6
1
Sikandar Raza to Ishan Kishan, A single to end as this is pushed down to long on.
27.5
0
Sikandar Raza to Ishan Kishan, On off, this is guided to point.
27.4
1
Sikandar Raza to Shubman Gill, Fuller and on middle, it is clipped through mid-wicket for one.
27.3
0
Sikandar Raza to Shubman Gill, On off, this is pushed to cover.
27.2
1
Sikandar Raza to Ishan Kishan, On middle, Kishan plays it to mid-wicket.
27.1
1
Sikandar Raza to Shubman Gill, Shorter and on middle, this is pushed down to long on for one.
27
over
27 | 7 Runs |
HH: 116/2
26.6
1
Sean Williams to Shubman Gill, A run to end! On middle, this is worked through mid-wicket for one.
26.5
1
Sean Williams to Ishan Kishan, DROPPED! That should have been taken! An easy caught and bowled chance! Floats it up, lands it on off, this one holds in the surface. Kishan plays a check-drive, it goes back uppishly towards the bowler who spills it. He should have taken that. A single in the end.
26.4
0
Sean Williams to Ishan Kishan, On middle, kept out.
26.3
0
Sean Williams to Ishan Kishan, Flatter and on middle, defended.
26.2
4
Sean Williams to Ishan Kishan, FOUR! Up and over! Kishan steps out, he gets to the pitch of it and hits it down the ground for a boundary.
26.1
1
Sean Williams to Shubman Gill, On middle, this is pushed down to long on for one.
We will see spin from both ends as Sean Williams has been brought into the attack now.
26
over
26 | 3 Runs |
HH: 109/2
25.6
0
Sikandar Raza to Ishan Kishan, Flatter and on the stumps, blocked.
25.5
0
Sikandar Raza to Ishan Kishan, On middle, defended.
25.4
1
Sikandar Raza to Shubman Gill, Another single as it s Gill this time who flicks it on the leg side.
25.3
1
Sikandar Raza to Ishan Kishan, A single now as this is worked through mid-wicket.
25.2
1
Sikandar Raza to Shubman Gill, Another short one, this is pulled through mid-wicket for one more.
25.1
0
Sikandar Raza to Shubman Gill, On off, this is pushed to cover.
25
over
25 | 10 Runs |
HH: 106/2
24.6
1
Luke Jongwe to Shubman Gill, Shorter and on middle, this is pulled through square leg for one.
24.5
0
Luke Jongwe to Shubman Gill, On middle, defended.
24.4
4
Luke Jongwe to Shubman Gill, FOUR! Another wonderful stroke! Fuller and on middle, this is driven wonderfully past the mid on fielder for another boundary.
24.3
0
Luke Jongwe to Shubman Gill, Outside off, on a length. Left alone.
24.2
0
Luke Jongwe to Shubman Gill, Angled into middle, Gill works it to mid-wicket.
24.2
1
Luke Jongwe to Shubman Gill, Another extra! Down the leg side. Wided.
24.1
4
Luke Jongwe to Shubman Gill, FOUR! That is crisp! Gill has timed that brilliantly! What a shot! Fuller and on off, Gill leans into it and creams it through covers for a boundary. He seems to be batting on a different wicket, he is scoring quite freely.
24
over
24 | 0 Runs |
HH: 96/2
23.6
0
Sikandar Raza to Ishan Kishan, Flatter and on middle, this one stays low. Kishan manages to get his bat down in time and block it. Maiden from Raza.
23.5
0
Sikandar Raza to Ishan Kishan, Attacks the stumps again, Kishan pushes it to covers.
23.4
0
Sikandar Raza to Ishan Kishan, On middle, blocked.
23.3
0
Sikandar Raza to Ishan Kishan, Shorter and on off, this is pushed to cover.
23.2
0
Sikandar Raza to Ishan Kishan, On the stumps, defended again.
23.1
0
Sikandar Raza to Ishan Kishan, On middle, defended.
23
over
23 | 7 Runs |
HH: 96/2
22.6
1
Luke Jongwe to Ishan Kishan, Shorter and on off, Kishan slaps it through covers for one.
22.5
0
Luke Jongwe to Ishan Kishan, Another one on the stumps, Kishan is solid in defense.
22.4
0
Luke Jongwe to Ishan Kishan, On off, kept out.
22.3
1
Luke Jongwe to Shubman Gill, Angled into the pads, this is worked through square leg for one.
22.3
1
Luke Jongwe to Shubman Gill, WIDE! Down the leg side this time, not played at. Wided.
22.2
4
Luke Jongwe to Shubman Gill, FOUR! Nice and fine! Poor ball and put away! On the pads, Gill works it fine on the leg side and the ball races away to the fence.
22.1
0
Luke Jongwe to Shubman Gill, On off, this is pushed to cover.
Luke Jongwe comes into the attack now.
22
over
22 | 5 Runs |
HH: 89/2
21.6
0
Sikandar Raza to Ishan Kishan, Another one on the stumps, kept out.
21.5
0
Sikandar Raza to Ishan Kishan, On middle, defended.
21.4
1
Sikandar Raza to Shubman Gill, Shorter and outside off, this is guided past point for one.
21.3
0
Sikandar Raza to Shubman Gill, On the stumps, defended solidly.
21.2
0
Sikandar Raza to Shubman Gill, On middle, defended.
21.1
4
Sikandar Raza to Shubman Gill, FOUR! That is glorious! We saw an on-drive from him earlier on but this is better! Flatter and on off, Gill yet again shows the maker's name and caresses it through covers for a boundary.
Ishan Kishan walks out to bat now.
21
over
21 | 7 Runs |
HH: 84/2
20.6
W
Brad Evans to Shikhar Dhawan, OUT! TAKEN! That is a team dismissal! Dhawan falls after getting off to a start! He just never looked settle, not sure if that is because of the wicket or what but his run finally runs out! Evans does the job yet again for his side. On middle, Dhawan looks to work it on the leg side but the ball comes slow off the surface. It goes off the leading edge and it is an easy catch to the fielder at covers. Sean Williams makes no mistake. Good from Zimbabwe so far.
20.5
1
Brad Evans to Shubman Gill, A single to follow the boundary! Shorter and outside off, this is cut hard but towards point. The fielder makes a half stop. A single taken.
20.4
4
Brad Evans to Shubman Gill, FOUR! That is wonderful! Sheer timing! On middle, Gill shows the full face of the bat and creams it past the mid on fielder for a boundary. He just timed it, did not look to hit it hard.
20.3
0
Brad Evans to Shubman Gill, Back of a length and on off, this is pushed to cover.
20.2
1
Brad Evans to Shikhar Dhawan, Shorter and on the body, this is pulled through square leg for one.
20.1
1
Brad Evans to Shubman Gill, On middle, this is worked through mid-wicket for one.
20
over
20 | 7 Runs |
HH: 77/1
19.6
0
Sikandar Raza to Shikhar Dhawan, Flights this one up, short and on middle, turning away, Shikhar Dhawan guides it towards point where the fielder fumbles and the batters calls for the single, but decides against it in the end.
19.5
1
Sikandar Raza to Shubman Gill, Short and on middle, Shubman Gill works it through square leg for another run.
19.4
1
Sikandar Raza to Shikhar Dhawan, Full again, on middle, Shikhar Dhawan sweeps it through square leg for one.
19.3
4
Sikandar Raza to Shikhar Dhawan, FOUR! Dhawan finally finds the fence. This is tossed up, full and on middle, Shikhar Dhawan dances down the track and heaves it over mid-wicket for a boundary.
19.2
1
Sikandar Raza to Shubman Gill, Quicker one, full and on middle, keeps low, Shubman Gill looks to block it but gets it of the bottom edge towards short third man for a run.
19.1
0
Sikandar Raza to Shubman Gill, Flatter, short and on middle, Shubman Gill pushes it to the right of the bowler where Raza cuts it out.
19
over
19 | 2 Runs |
HH: 70/1
18.6
0
Brad Evans to Shikhar Dhawan, Short of a length, on middle, angling in, Shikhar Dhawan stays there and blocks it to the off side.
18.5
1
Brad Evans to Shubman Gill, Full again and down the leg, Shubman Gill flicks it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
18.4
0
Brad Evans to Shubman Gill, Goes fuller, on middle, Shubman Gill tucks it towards mid-wicket.
18.3
0
Brad Evans to Shubman Gill, Evans bowls this on a good length, on off, nips back in, Shubman Gill watches it all the way through and leaves it. Good cricket all around!
18.2
1
Brad Evans to Shikhar Dhawan, Length agian, on off, Shikhar Dhawan punches of his back foot through covers for one.
18.1
0
Brad Evans to Shikhar Dhawan, This is on hard length and outside off, Shikhar Dhawan stays there and slashes at it but cannot connect.
18
over
18 | 1 Runs |
HH: 68/1
17.6
1
Sikandar Raza to Shikhar Dhawan, Tossed up, full and on off, Shikhar Dhawan drives and finds the gap through covers for a single. Another good over from Raza.
17.5
0
Sikandar Raza to Shikhar Dhawan, Darts this one, on leg, Shikhar Dhawan misses his flick and gets hit on the pads and the ball goes nowhere.
17.4
0
Sikandar Raza to Shikhar Dhawan, Short and on off, Shikhar Dhawan cuts it but finds the fielder at point. Another dot!
17.3
0
Sikandar Raza to Shikhar Dhawan, Three dots on the trot! This is full, on middle, Shikhar Dhawan uses his feet and works it straight to short mid-wicket.
17.2
0
Sikandar Raza to Shikhar Dhawan, A bit short, on middle, Shikhar Dhawan pushes it towards extra covers.
17.1
0
Sikandar Raza to Shikhar Dhawan, Floated, full and on off, Shikhar Dhawan knocks it back to the bowler.
17
over
17 | 3 Runs |
HH: 67/1
16.6
0
Brad Evans to Shubman Gill, This is on a good length, on middle, Shubman Gill nudges it towards mid-wicket.
16.5
1
Brad Evans to Shikhar Dhawan, Another full delivery, on the pads, Shikhar Dhawan tucks it away towards deep square leg for one more.
16.4
0
Brad Evans to Shikhar Dhawan, Full again, on off, angling in, Shikhar Dhawan pushes it towards point.
16.3
1
Brad Evans to Shubman Gill, Goes fuller this time, on middle, Shubman Gill moves across and flicks it thorugh sqaure leg for one and gets off the mark.
16.2
1
Brad Evans to Shikhar Dhawan, This is on a hard length and outside off, Shikhar Dhawan guides it past point for a single.
16.1
0
Brad Evans to Shikhar Dhawan, On a good length and on middle, Shikhar Dhawan works it towards mid-wicket and calls for the run but Gill denies and rightly so.
16
over
16 | 1 Runs |
HH: 64/1
15.6
0
Sikandar Raza to Shubman Gill, Tossed up, full and on middle, Shubman Gill blocks it towards point.
15.5
1
Sikandar Raza to Shikhar Dhawan, A bit short, on middle, Shikhar Dhawan goes back and slaps it towards long on for a single.
15.4
0
Sikandar Raza to Shikhar Dhawan, Floated, full and on middle, Shikhar Dhawan flicks it towards mid-wicket.
15.3
0
Sikandar Raza to Shikhar Dhawan, Darts this one, on a yorker length, on middle, Shikhar Dhawan digs it out towards the bowler.
15.2
0
Sikandar Raza to Shikhar Dhawan, Goes a bit fuller, on middle, Shikhar Dhawan pushes it towards short mid-wicket.
15.1
0
Sikandar Raza to Shikhar Dhawan, Starts with a short delivery, on off, Shikhar Dhawan knocks it towards covers.
DRINKS! Zimbabwe have done well so far! They have kept it nice and tight and now have got the wicket of Rahul. They will hope they can continue the good work from the break. India on the other hand, will now have to re-build again. They would hope these two can lay a platform for a big score.
15
over
15 | 8 Runs |
HH: 63/1
14.6
W
Brad Evans to KL Rahul, OUT! CHOPPED ON! Brad Evans provides the breakthrough and Rahul has to go back to the hut. Evans bowls this a bit short and outside off, KL Rahul tries to cut it close from his body but only manages to get an inside edge and the ball crashes into the stumps. KL Rahul did not look comfortable in the middle and his stay has come to an end. Zimbabwe are delighted.
14.5
0
Brad Evans to KL Rahul, On a length, on middle, KL Rahul looks to push it away but gets an inside edge onto his pads.
14.4
6
Brad Evans to KL Rahul, SIX! BANG! That is the first maximum of the innings. Brad Evans bangs a short ball, on middle, KL Rahul gets into position quickly and hooks it over the diving deep backward sqaure leg fielder for a biggie.
14.3
0
Brad Evans to KL Rahul, Back of a length, on off, KL Rahul stands tall and blocks it towards covers.
14.2
1
Brad Evans to Shikhar Dhawan, On a length and around off, Shikhar Dhawan takes a couple step forward and pushes it of the inner half through sqaure leg foe one.
14.1
1
Brad Evans to KL Rahul, Short and on middle, keeps a bit low, KL Rahul adjusts and pulls it towards deep sqaure leg for a single.
14
over
14 | 3 Runs |
HH: 55/0
13.6
0
Victor Nyauchi to Shikhar Dhawan, Bangs in a bouncer, on middle, Shikhar Dhawan again skips down the track but ducks under it.
13.5
0
Victor Nyauchi to Shikhar Dhawan, Dhawan comes down the track again, Victor Nyauchi sees this and serves a short of length ball, angling in, Shikhar Dhawan only manages to knock this one to the leg side.
13.4
1
Victor Nyauchi to KL Rahul, Fuller one, on middle, KL Rahul nudges it towards short mid-wicket for a quick single.
13.3
0
Victor Nyauchi to KL Rahul, This is on a good length, on off, KL Rahul stays there and guides it towards short third man.
13.2
2
Victor Nyauchi to KL Rahul, Full again but this time on the pads, KL Rahul flicks it through square leg for a couple of runs.
13.1
0
Victor Nyauchi to KL Rahul, Full and on middle, KL Rahul works it towards mid-wicket.
13
over
13 | 3 Runs |
HH: 52/0
12.6
0
Brad Evans to Shikhar Dhawan, Pulls his length back, on middle, Shikhar Dhawan bunts it onto the ground to the leg side and sets off for the run but Rahul gives a loud shout of 'No run'.
12.5
0
Brad Evans to Shikhar Dhawan, Goes a bit fuller, on middle and leg, Shikhar Dhawan tucks it towards square leg.
12.4
2
Brad Evans to Shikhar Dhawan, This is on a good length and outside off, Shikhar Dhawan cuts it wide of the third man fielder for a brace. The fielder there does well to make the ground and dives to his left to cut it out with his shoulder as his knee got stuck in the ground.
12.3
0
Brad Evans to Shikhar Dhawan, Evans goes over the wicket and serves a full delivery, on middle, angling in, Shikhar Dhawan blocks it back to the bowler.
12.2
1
Brad Evans to KL Rahul, On a length and around off, KL Rahul stays back and knocks it towards cover-point for a single.
12.1
0
Brad Evans to KL Rahul, Full delivery and on middle, hint of swing, KL Rahul pushes it towards mid off.
12
over
12 | 3 Runs |
HH: 49/0
11.6
1
Victor Nyauchi to KL Rahul, A single to end the over as this is pushed through covers.
11.5
0
Victor Nyauchi to KL Rahul, Half an appeal! This is on a length and outside off, it jags back in. Rahul looks to defend but planting his front foot outside the line of off. It hits the front pad. An appeal but turned down.
11.4
1
Victor Nyauchi to Shikhar Dhawan, Dhawan now waits and then plays it down to third man for one.
11.3
1
Victor Nyauchi to KL Rahul, Around off, this is guided down to third man for one.
11.2
0
Victor Nyauchi to KL Rahul, On off, this is pushed to cover.
11.1
0
Victor Nyauchi to KL Rahul, Another delivery outside off, easy leave.Rahul continues to be watchful.
11
over
11 | 5 Runs |
HH: 46/0
10.6
0
Brad Evans to Shikhar Dhawan, Back of a length and on off, defended.
10.5
1
Brad Evans to KL Rahul, On off, Rahul guides it down to third man for one.
10.4
0
Brad Evans to KL Rahul, On the stumps, kept out.
10.3
0
Brad Evans to KL Rahul, Around off, Rahul looks to play at it but then pulls his bat back.
10.2
4
Brad Evans to KL Rahul, FOUR! Nicely timed! Shorter and on off, Rahul waits and then pushes it through covers for a boundary.
10.1
0
Brad Evans to KL Rahul, On the off pole, kept out.
Powerplay 2! The fielding side can now have up to 4 players outside the 30-yard circle till the 40th over. Also, Brad Evans is into the attack for Zimbabwe.
10
over
10 | 4 Runs |
HH: 41/0
9.6
0
Victor Nyauchi to Shikhar Dhawan, On off, Dhawan steps out and defends. End of Powerplay 1 and it has been a sedate start from India.
9.5
0
Victor Nyauchi to Shikhar Dhawan, Good length and on off, defended.
9.4
3
Victor Nyauchi to KL Rahul, Another mere push! Fuller and on off, Rahul leans into the stroke and pushes it through covers. Three taken.
9.4
1
Victor Nyauchi to KL Rahul, Slips this one down the leg side, wided.
9.3
0
Victor Nyauchi to KL Rahul, Outside off yet again, left alone.
9.2
0
Victor Nyauchi to KL Rahul, Pokes at one which is just outside off, he gets beaten as the ball lands and moves away.
9.1
0
Victor Nyauchi to KL Rahul, Outside off, left alone.
9
over
9 | 5 Runs |
HH: 37/0
8.6
0
Richard Ngarava to Shikhar Dhawan, A dot to end! A little too full, Dhawan looks to drive but it goes off the inner half to mid on.
8.5
4
Richard Ngarava to Shikhar Dhawan, FOUR! That is a lovely shot from Dhawan! He did not look to hit it hard, just used the pace! Shorter and on middle, Dhawan plays the upper cut over the slip fielder and down to the third man fence. Welcome boundary and this should make Dhawan feel good.
8.4
1
Richard Ngarava to KL Rahul, On the pads, Rahul works it through square leg for one. Slow going from India so far.
8.3
0
Richard Ngarava to KL Rahul, Well bowled and good field placement! Length and on off, this lands and moves away. Rahul looks to guide it down to third man but there is a gully in place which fields this.
8.2
0
Richard Ngarava to KL Rahul, Good length and on middle, Rahul plays it on the off side.
8.1
0
Richard Ngarava to KL Rahul, Rahul was late on that one! Length and around off, this lands and moves away. Rahul is beaten as he tries to defend.
8
over
8 | 5 Runs |
HH: 32/0
7.6
1
Victor Nyauchi to KL Rahul, Angled into the pads, this is worked through mid-wicket for one.
7.5
0
Victor Nyauchi to KL Rahul, On the stumps, Rahul is solid in defense.
7.4
0
Victor Nyauchi to KL Rahul, Good length again and on off, defended.
7.3
0
Victor Nyauchi to KL Rahul, Really good line! Just outside off, length delivery. Rahul watches it go through to the keeper.
7.2
1
Victor Nyauchi to Shikhar Dhawan, Fuller and on middle, this is worked down to fine leg for one.
7.1
2
Victor Nyauchi to Shikhar Dhawan, Just the two! Dhawan will feel he missed out there! It is short and on the body, Dhawan looks to hit it hard but it goes more off the glove towards fine leg for two.
7.1
1
Victor Nyauchi to Shikhar Dhawan, Leading edge but safe! Dhawan looks to defend, this is on a length and around off, it lands and straightens. It goes off the leading edge but lands short of the fielder at cover. It is a no ball as Victor Nyauchi has overstepped. A chance for Dhawan to get himself going.
7
over
7 | 5 Runs |
HH: 27/0
6.6
0
Richard Ngarava to KL Rahul, On off, defended. The good work from Zimbabwe's opening bowlers continues.
6.6
1
Richard Ngarava to KL Rahul, WIDE! Shorter and on middle, Rahul initially looks to pull but then ducks under it. Wided.
6.5
1
Richard Ngarava to Shikhar Dhawan, DROPPED! That went quickly to him but should have been taken! Dhawan continues to live a charmed life! He has been quite fidgety and has tried to hit the ball really hard! This was short and outside off, Dhawan looks to cut it powerfully, it goes straight to Tony Munyonga at point who spills it. That could prove costly.
6.4
0
Richard Ngarava to Shikhar Dhawan, Outside off, left alone.
6.3
2
Richard Ngarava to Shikhar Dhawan, Angled into the pads, Dhawan works it through square leg and takes two.
6.2
0
Richard Ngarava to Shikhar Dhawan, Edged but short! Dhawan seems to be getting frustrated. He is playing a few shots but not getting a lot of runs off it. Shorter and outside off, Dhawan steps out and slashes at it, it goes off the inside edge and on the bounce to the keeper.
6.1
1
Richard Ngarava to KL Rahul, Outside off, Rahul is happy just by guiding it down to third man and taking one.
6
over
6 | 0 Runs |
HH: 22/0
5.6
0
Victor Nyauchi to Shikhar Dhawan, A maiden and this is the first maiden for Zimbabwe in this series. On off, kept out.
5.5
0
Victor Nyauchi to Shikhar Dhawan, Five dots in a row now! On off, blocked.
5.4
0
Victor Nyauchi to Shikhar Dhawan, Dhawan steps out again but the length is dragged back by Victor Nyauchi! Defended.
5.3
0
Victor Nyauchi to Shikhar Dhawan, Yet another dot! Just outside off, Dhawan watches it go to the keeper.
5.2
0
Victor Nyauchi to Shikhar Dhawan, Angled into the middle pole, Dhawan plays it back to the bowler. Really good stuff, giving nothing away at the moment are the Zimbabwe bowlers.
5.1
0
Victor Nyauchi to Shikhar Dhawan, Outside off, on a length, left alone.
5
over
5 | 2 Runs |
HH: 22/0
4.6
1
Richard Ngarava to Shikhar Dhawan, Just the one! Fuller and on middle, Dhawan pushes it down the ground towards long on and gets to the other end. Runs have dried up after the first two overs. Good from Zimbabwe.
4.5
0
Richard Ngarava to Shikhar Dhawan, Slightly fuller and on off, Dhawan pushes it but to covers.
4.4
0
Richard Ngarava to Shikhar Dhawan, Dhawan shuffles across this time, Richard Ngarava attacks the stumps but it is worked to mid-wicket.
4.3
0
Richard Ngarava to Shikhar Dhawan, BEATEN! Extra bounce there! Shorter and outside off, Dhawan slashes at it but is beaten by the extra bounce.
4.2
1
Richard Ngarava to KL Rahul, On the pads, this is worked on the leg side for one.
4.1
0
Richard Ngarava to KL Rahul, Good length and on off, defended well.
4
over
4 | 4 Runs |
HH: 20/0
3.6
0
Victor Nyauchi to Shikhar Dhawan, A swing and a miss! Dhawan steps out, he makes room and looks to go over the off side but misses. Back-to-back good overs for the hosts.
3.5
1
Victor Nyauchi to KL Rahul, Length and on off, Rahul waits and then guides it down to third man for one.
3.5
1
Victor Nyauchi to KL Rahul, WIDE! This one is slipped down the leg side. Left alone by Rahul. Wided.
3.4
0
Victor Nyauchi to KL Rahul, Outside off, Rahul leaves it alone.
3.3
0
Victor Nyauchi to KL Rahul, On off, defended.
3.2
0
Victor Nyauchi to KL Rahul, That was a good delivery! Length and on middle, this lands and moves away. Rahul looks to defend, it goes off the outer half to point.
3.1
2
Victor Nyauchi to KL Rahul, More runs for Rahul! On the pads, he works it past square leg and takes two.
3
over
3 | 2 Runs |
HH: 16/0
2.6
1
Richard Ngarava to KL Rahul, A single to end a tidy over from Richard Ngarava! On the pads, this is tucked around the corner on the leg side for one.
2.5
0
Richard Ngarava to KL Rahul, Slightly fuller and on off, Rahul lunges and pushes it to covers.
2.4
0
Richard Ngarava to KL Rahul, Another one on a length and around off, Rahul plays it to point.
2.3
1
Richard Ngarava to Shikhar Dhawan, Angled into the pads, Dhawan works it through mid-wicket and gets to the other end.
2.2
0
Richard Ngarava to Shikhar Dhawan, Just outside off, it is an easy leave for the batter.
2.1
0
Richard Ngarava to Shikhar Dhawan, Back of a length and on off, Dhawan blocks.
2
over
2 | 6 Runs |
HH: 14/0
1.6
1
Victor Nyauchi to Shikhar Dhawan, Full and on the leg stump, Shikhar Dhawan flicks it towards backward square leg for a run.
1.5
0
Victor Nyauchi to Shikhar Dhawan, Pulls his length back a bit, around off, Shikhar Dhawan lets it go to the keeper.
1.4
4
Victor Nyauchi to Shikhar Dhawan, FOUR! Nicely timed! This is full and on the pads, Shikhar Dhawan flicks it towards the vacant deep sqaure leg region for a boundary. He is scoring runs all around the park.
1.3
0
Victor Nyauchi to Shikhar Dhawan, This is on a good length and outside off, angling away, Shikhar Dhawan leaves it alone.
1.2
0
Victor Nyauchi to Shikhar Dhawan, Fuller this time, on middle, Shardul Thakur tucks it away towards mid-wicket.
1.1
1
Victor Nyauchi to KL Rahul, KL Rahul gets off the mark straightaway. Victor Nyauchi starts with a length delivery, angling down the leg, KL Rahul helps it towards fine leg for a single.
Who will bowl from the other end? Victor Nyauchi it is!
1
over
1 | 8 Runs |
HH: 8/0
0.6
0
Richard Ngarava to Shikhar Dhawan, Full again and on off, Shikhar Dhawan drives it towards covers and calls for the run but Rahul sends him back. 8 runs from the first over then.
0.5
4
Richard Ngarava to Shikhar Dhawan, FOUR! Bread and butter for Dhawan! This is slightly overpitched and around off, Shikhar Dhawan leans on and drives it handsomely through covers for his second boundary.
0.4
0
Richard Ngarava to Shikhar Dhawan, Goes fuller this time, on middle, Shikhar Dhawan pushes it of his inner half towards mid-wicket.
0.3
0
Richard Ngarava to Shikhar Dhawan, On a good length, on middle, angling in, Shikhar Dhawan blocks it to the off side.
0.2
4
Richard Ngarava to Shikhar Dhawan, FOUR! India and Shikhar Dhawan are underway in style! This is short and outside off, Shikhar Dhawan cuts it past point for a beautiful boundary.
0.1
0
Richard Ngarava to Shikhar Dhawan, Richard Ngarava starts with a good-length delivery, on off, Shikhar Dhawan stays there and knocks it towards point.
Time for the action to begin! The Indian openers, KL Rahul and Shikhar Dhawan walk out to the centre. Richard Ngarava has the new ball in hand and he will begin for the hosts. Here we go...
Regis Chakabva, the captain of Zimbabwe says they wanted to bowl first. Mentions they need to take early wickets first up and then try and do well with the bat. Informs they have a couple of changes - Tony Munyonga and Richard Ngarava replaces Wesley Madhevere and Tanaka Chivanga.
KL Rahul, the skipper of India, says they will have a bat first. He says they want to challenge themselves, it is difficult to bat in the first hour or so. Adds Mohammed Siraj has been really good in the last few seasons and has been doing really well lately and is dangerous where the ball is moving. Informs they have two changes, Deepak Chahar and Avesh Khan come in for Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj.
Zimbabwe (Playing XI) - Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Innocent Kaia, Tony Munyonga (In for Wesley Madhevere), Regis Chakabva (C) (WK), Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams, Ryan Burl, Luke Jongwe, Brad Evans, Victor Nyauchi, Richard Ngarava (In for Tanaka Chivanga).
India (Playing XI) - Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul (C), Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan, Deepak Hooda, Sanju Samson (WK), Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Deepak Chahar (In for Prasidh Krishna), Avesh Khan (In for Mohammed Siraj).
TOSS - KL Rahul calls correctly for the third time in a row and India have elected to BAT first.
It will be interesting to see if India do give chances to players who are yet to play a game in this series. We might just see Rahul Tripathi make his debut but the question is, where will he bat? In the bowling, Avesh Khan might just get a game. Zimbabwe on the other hand, might just strengthen their batting as that is the department where they have been poor.
Zimbabwe
Takudzwanashe Kaitano
Bat/Bow
Innocent Kaia
Bat/Bow
Regis Chakabva
CAP/KEEPER/Bat/Bow
Sikandar Raza
Bat/Bow
Sean Williams
Bat/Bow
Ryan Burl
Bat/Bow
Tony Munyonga
Bat/Bow
Luke Jongwe
Bat/Bow
Brad Evans
Bat/Bow
Victor Nyauchi
Bat/Bow
Richard Ngarava
Bat/Bow
India
Shikhar Dhawan
Bat/Bow
KL Rahul
CAP/Bat/Bow
Shubman Gill
Bat/Bow
Ishan Kishan
Bat/Bow
Deepak Hooda
Bat/Bow
Sanju Samson
KEEPER/Bat/Bow
Axar Patel
Bat/Bow
Shardul Thakur
Bat/Bow
Kuldeep Yadav
Bat/Bow
Deepak Chahar
Bat/Bow
Avesh Khan
Bat/Bow