India vs Zimbabwe 1st ODI Highlights: India win by 10 wickets

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Team India is taking on Zimbabwe in the first ODI in Harare. (Source: Twitter)

India vs Zimbabwe 1st ODI: KL Rahul’s Team India will take on hosts Zimbabwe in first of the three-match ODI series in Harare on Thursday (August 18). After a 3-0 ODI series win over West Indies under Shikhar Dhawan, India will look to continue their winning run in the 50-over format ahead of the Asia Cup 2022, which gets underway later this month.

India’s stand-in captain KL Rahul on Wednesday credited the team management for creating an environment where players thrive on his return to the fold after injury rather than feeling insecure about their position as he returns to lead the side against Zimbabwe.

Hello and welcome to the Harare Sports Club for the 1st ODI against Zimbabwe.#ZIMvIND pic.twitter.com/8bkf7QiW4n — BCCI (@BCCI) August 18, 2022

After a near three-month layoff due to a sports hernia and COVID-19, Rahul is all set to lead India in three-match ODI series. When he takes the field on Thursday, it will be only his second full series as captain. “You might be out for two months but they haven`t forgotten what you have done for the team and the country in the last two-three years. Players actually thrive in such an environment,” the Indian captain said on the eve of the first ODI against Zimbabwe.

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18 August 2022

18:24 IST

India win by 10 wickets!

Dhawan smashes 81 off 113 balls and Gill scores 82 off 72 balls, both unbeaten, as India take the 1st ODI by 10 wickets. This is a great start from India in the 3-match series. Much to ponder for Zimbabwe who have outclassed and outplayed in all 3 departments. 

ZIM 189 (40.3)
IND 192/0 (30.5)

India won by 10 wkts

18:17 IST

Half-centuries for @SDhawan25 (62*) & @ShubmanGill (52*) as #TeamIndia openers are going strong with 137/0 on the board.

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— BCCI (@BCCI) August 18, 2022

17:59 IST

India nearing a big win!

Mere formalities left in the game as Dhawan and Gill take India closer to a possible 10-wicket win. Zimbabwe have now answers to the excellence of these two India batters. 

IND 169/0 (28.1)

India need 21 runs

17:59 IST

Fifty for Shubman Gill

A quickfire fifty for Gill at a strike rate of 116 With the help of seven boundaries and a six. India are cruising towards victory with 37 runs to win. 

17:58 IST

India going strong in chase!

Shikhar Dhawan has slammed a fifty and Gill is approaching one. India in total control and Zimbabwe have plenty of problems here.

IND 118/0 (22.1)

India need 72 runs

17:55 IST

Fifty for Shikhar Dhawan 

India vice-captain brings up his fifty. He is in the same league as Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma at least in 50 overs cricket. The southpaw completes fifty in 76 balls with the help of six boundaries

17:22 IST

Gill now coming into groove!

Three fours in the Brad Evans over and Gill who started off rather slowly, is now looking better. Some very good cut shots, which is among his favourite strokes. 

IND 76/0 (14)

India need 114 runs

17:12 IST

Dhawan, Gill look at ease!

Dhawan is going at a better speed than Gill here. But both of them look at ease in the middle. Sean Williams comes into the attack as Zimbabwe introduced spin at the end of mandatory powerplay. 

IND 45/0 (10.2)

India need 145 runs

16:44 IST

India begin chase!

No KL Rahul at the top for India as Shikhar Dhawan and Shubman Gill open the innings. And they are off to a good start. 

IND 25/0 (4)

India need 165 runs

15:59 IST

Zimbabwe are all out __

A brilliant bowling performance from the visitors _

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— ICC (@ICC) August 18, 2022

15:02 IST

Zimbabwe all-out for 189

Quick wickets for India as Axar Patel and Prasidh Krishna removes Victor Nyauchi and Richard Ngarava respectively to finish the host's innings on 189. The 9th wicket stand helped ZIM get to a decent score. 

14:57 IST

ZIM 7 down

Axar Patel takes his first wicket of the match as he removes ZIM captain and wicket-keeper batsman Regis Chakabva, who was batting on 35. The host have crossed the 100-run mark. 

14:56 IST

India are on at the halfway mark!

: @ZimCricketv

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— ICC (@ICC) August 18, 2022

14:45 IST

#1stODI | After 21 overs,  are 87-6

(Chakabva 30*, Jongwe 0*)#ZIMvIND | #KajariaODISeries | #VisitZimbabwe pic.twitter.com/6OZ3Mum4bu

— Zimbabwe Cricket (@ZimCricketv) August 18, 2022

14:25 IST

Dangerous Ryan Burl is gone

Prasidh Krishna gets his second wicket as he removed Ryan Burl for 11. Pull shot straight into the hands of Shubhman Gill at deep square leg. ZIM six down. 

14:23 IST

#1stODI | After 17 overs, __ are 71-5

(Chakabva 21*, Burl 4*)#ZIMvIND | #KajariaODISeries | #VisitZimbabwe pic.twitter.com/k4wGJlTBt8

— Zimbabwe Cricket (@ZimCricketv) August 18, 2022

14:08 IST

Big blow for ZIM, IND take 5th wicket

Sikandar Raza departs as Prasidh Krishan takes his first wicket. He scored 12 runs in 17 balls with the help of one boundary. Another simple catch for Dhawan in slips. 

14:07 IST

#1stODI | After 12 overs, are 46-4

(Chakabva 14*, Raza 1*)#ZIMvIND | #KajariaODISeries | #VisitZimbabwe pic.twitter.com/w0bMGyc932

— Zimbabwe Cricket (@ZimCricketv) August 18, 2022

13:51 IST

Fifty up for Zimbabwe

Regis Chakabva and Sikandar Raza are building a small partnership. India are still going with Deepak Chahar who is already in his 7th over and Kuldeep Yadav from the other end. 

13:48 IST

India have struck thrice in the first Powerplay 

: @ZimCricketv

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— ICC (@ICC) August 18, 2022

13:45 IST

Wesley Madhevere departs for 5, ZIM lose 4th wicket

Deepak Chahar is on fire in his comeback game as he has picked the third wicket in just the 6th over. He dismissed Wesley Madhevere on five with a beautiful in swing to trap the batsman right in front of the wickets. 

13:42 IST

Deepak Chahar picks up his second wicket as Marumani departs.

Zimbabwe 26/2 after 8.1 overs https://t.co/P3fZPWilGM #ZIMvIND pic.twitter.com/3KqU23y4qa

— BCCI (@BCCI) August 18, 2022

13:39 IST

ZIM 3 down 

M Siraj picks his first wicket of the game as he sends back Sean Williams on one. Thick edge by Sean and a simple catch to vice-captain Shikhar Dhawan. Indian bowlers are destroying the early start the host had. 

13:25 IST

Second wicket for Deepak Chahar

Deepak Chahar has his second wicket as opener Tadiwanashe Marumani edges a catch through to keeper Sanju Samson. Zimbabwe are 30/2 in 9 overs with Marumani out for 8.

13:15 IST

Deepak Chahar STRIKES!

Deepak Chahar has struck the first blow for India as Innocent Kaia edges a short ball to keeper Sanju Samson. Zimbabwe are 25/1 as in-form Kaia is dismissed for 4 in the 7th over.

13:06 IST

Tadiwanashe Marumani gets first four

Opener Tadiwanashe Marumani gets first boundary of the innings, driving Deepak Chahar down the ground for four. Zimbabwe are 22/0 in 5 overs.

12:58 IST

India lose first review

KL Rahul goes for the review after Deepak Chahar hits Tadiwanashe Marumani in front but DRS says it's missing. Zimbabwe are 17/0 in 3 overs.

12:54 IST

Mohd Siraj goes for 4 wides!

Mohd Siraj bowls the second over and goes for 4 wides off the final ball which he has to bowl again. Zimbabwe are 12/0 after 2 overs.

12:41 IST

Deepak Chahar bowls first over

Deepak Chahar gives away four leg-byes off the final ball. Zimbabwe are 6/0 after the first over.

12:40 IST

Sean Williams returns

Sean Williams is back in the Zimbabwe team after missing the Bangladesh series. Here is the Zimbabwe Playing XI...

Zimbabwe: Tadiwanashe Marumani, Innocent Kaia, Sean Williams, Wessly Madhevere, Sikandar Raza, Regis Chakabva (capt & wk), Ryan Burl, Luke Jongwe, Bradley Evans, Victor Nyauchi, Richard Ngarava

12:28 IST

Captain Speak

Here is what the two captains KL Rahul and Regis Chakabva had to say at the toss...

KL Rahul: We will bowl first. Looks like a good wicket, it's an early start, so could have a bit of moisture. Good opportunity to bowl first and exploit the first hour. A lot of guys have got opportunities, good chance to challenge yourself and your skills. Looking forward to a good show. He (Deepak Chahar) was unfortunate to miss out for a long time, excited for a few coming back after injuries.

Regis Chakabva: We would have bowled first as well, but this looks like a good wicket and will stay true for the rest of the day. It's something we've spoken about (about top-order collapses), looking to sort it out. We've got Ngarava and Marumani coming in.

pic.twitter.com/ErjaSGM6T8

— Zimbabwe Cricket (@ZimCricketv) August 18, 2022

12:19 IST

Deepak Chahar back in the Playing XI

Team India and Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Deepak Chahar is fit and back. Here is India's Playing XI...

India: Shikhar Dhawan, Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan, KL Rahul (c), Deepak Hooda, Sanju Samson (WK), Axar Patel, Deepak Chahar, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Mohd. Siraj

Captain KL Rahul calls it right at the toss and we will bowl first in the 1st ODI.

A look at our Playing XI for the game.

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— BCCI (@BCCI) August 18, 2022

12:10 IST

India win toss, bowl first

Stand-in India captain KL Rahul has won the toss and India will BOWL first.

12:03 IST

Lance Klusener: Zimbabwe series a missed opportunity for Virat Kohli

Zimbabwe batting coach and former South Africa all-rounder Lance Klusener speaks exclusively to Zee News English. Read all about it here. 

#EXCLUSIVE: Zimbabwe ODI series is a missed opportunity for #ViratKohli to regain form, says #LanceKlusener

By @DevadyutiDashttps://t.co/4PdIvDoJh2

— Zee News English (@ZeeNewsEnglish) August 18, 2022

12:00 IST

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11:59 IST

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