Watch the highlights of Zimbabwe vs New Zealand 1st ODI - 2015 New Zealand tour of Zimbabwe 3-match ODI series - The first One-Day International cricket match between Zimbabwe and New Zealand played at the Harare Sports Club, Harare on August 02, 2015.
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Craig Ervine's maiden century steered to Zimbabwe emphatic seven-wicket victory over New Zealand despite Ross Taylor's masterclass century and wrap up 1-0 lead in a high-scoring first ODI.
* Zimbabwe chased 304 was their second highest successful run-chase in One-day international and also their second highest chase against New Zealand in ODIs.
* Zimbabwe's 304 was their second highest total against New Zealand in ODIs.
* New Zealand's 303 was their fifth highest score against Zimbabwe in ODIs.
* Zimbabwe chased 304 was their second highest successful run-chase in One-day international and also their second highest chase against New Zealand in ODIs.
* Zimbabwe's 304 was their second highest total against New Zealand in ODIs.
* New Zealand's 303 was their fifth highest score against Zimbabwe in ODIs.
New Zealand scored 303-4 in 50 overs with top scorer by Ross Taylor cracked a unbeaten 112 off 122-balls - which was his 15th ODI hundred - including 6-fours & 3-sixes.
Kane Williamson 97 off 102-balls - who fell three-run short of his century - included 11-fours & a six and Grant Elliott struck 43 off 32-balls including 3-fours and a six with strike rate of 134.37.
Zimbabwe best bowler by Tinashe Panyangara took two-wickets and one for Chamu Chibhabha.
Zimbabwe chased 304-3 in 49 overs with top scorer by Craig Ervine 130 not out - which was his 1st ODI hundred, Hamilton Masakadza struck 84 off 99-balls including 10-fours, Chamu Chibhabha cracked a 42 off 48-balls included 5-fours and Elton Chigumbura 26.
New Zealand best bowler by Nathan McCullum picked up 3-wickets for 62-runs in 9-overs.
Craig Ervine named Player of the match for his sensational match-winning unbeaten 130-runs knocked off facing 108-balls including 11-fours and 5-sixes with strike rate of 120.37.
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