Welcome to the highlights of India vs Zimbabwe - The 8th match of the 1997 Standard Bank Series triangular One-Day International cricket tournament between India and Zimbabwe was played at Centurion Park, Centurion on February 07, 1997.
Match Overview:
Craig Evans and Paul Strang stars as Zimbabwe registered their historic first ODI win against India in a rain-truncated, nail-biting eighth match of a Standard Bank Series.
Match Stats:
- This is the Zimbabwe's first ODI win against India in the 14th ODI meeting between these sides.
In-Depth Match Highlights:
The dramatic improvement in Zimbabwe cricket that began against England two months ago continued with a stunning three-wicket win against India in the eighth match at Centurion Park.
Zimbabwe bowled out India for 216 in 48.4 overs and, after rain had reduced its target to 171 from 34 overs, it got home for the loss of seven wickets with two balls to spare. It was its first defeat of India in 14 attempts.
India bowled out for 216 in 48.4 overs with top scorer by Mohammad Azharuddin cracked a 44 off 67-balls including one-six & a four.
Sachin Tendulkar struck 41 off 56-balls including 1-six & 1-four, Ajay Jadeja hit 36 off 40-balls included 2-fours & a six and Sourav Ganguly cracked a 31 off 44-balls 3-fours.
Zimbabwe best bowler by Eddo Brandes captured two-wickets, Alistair Campbell, Guy Whittall, John Rennie, Heath Streak and Paul Strang each took one-wickets.
Zimbabwe chase down the target of 171 for 7 in 33.4 overs - due to rain revised target of 171 from 34-overs and match was extended by an hour - with top scorer by Craig Evans struck 43 off 47-balls including 3-sixes & a four.
Paul Strang hit a unbeaten 31 off 42-balls including a boundary and Grant Flower struck 28 off 32-balls included 4-fours.
India best bowler by Robin Singh captured two-wickets, Anil Kumble, Salil Ankola and Venkatesh Prasad each took one-wickets.
Craig Evans and Paul Strang shared Player of the match, Craig Evans contributed 43 off 47-balls and Paul Strang added 31 off 42-balls.
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