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Watch - "Back With A Bang": Watch Shardul Thakur's Sizzling Spell Against Zimbabwe In 2nd ODI

After sitting out of the first ODI, India all-rounder Shardul Thakur bowled an excellent spell on his return to the playing XI for the second ODI against Zimbabwe. Shardul bowled a match-winning spell, taking three for 38 in seven overs as India bowled out Zimbabwe for a paltry total of 161 after electing to bowl. In the 12th over, Shardul dismissed opener Innocent Kaia off the first ball, before also getting the better of Zimbabwe captain Regis Chakabva on the final ball. He then added a third after castling Luke Jongwe in the 33rd over.

India Beat Zimbabwe By 5 Wickets In 2nd ODI, Take Unassailable 2-0 Lead In 3-Match Series

Sanju Samson produced a responsible unbeaten 43 after a clinical bowling display, led by pacer Shardul Thakur, as India sailed to a five-wicket win over Zimbabwe in the second ODI to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series at Harare Sports Club on Saturday. It was not quite a domination unlike the first ODI but the paltry 162-run target meant that the KL Rahul-led side did not have to sweat much despite a mid-innings jolt. Sent into bowl, comeback man Thakur (3/38 in seven overs) brilliantly set it up and became the wrecker-in-chief as the Indian bowlers once again came out on top to skittle out Zimbabwe for 161.

India vs Zimbabwe, 2nd ODI Highlights: Sanju Samson, Shardul Thakur fashion India's five-wicket win over Zimbabwe

Sanju Samson produced a responsible unbeaten 43 after a clinical bowling display, led by pacer Shardul Thakur, as India sailed to a five-wicket win over Zimbabwe in the second ODI to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series here on Saturday. It was not quite a domination unlike the first ODI but the paltry 162-run target meant that the KL Rahul-led side did not have to sweat much despite a mid-innings jolt. Sent into bowl, comeback man Thakur (3/38 in seven overs) brilliantly set it up and became the wrecker-in-chief as the Indian bowlers once again came out on top to skittle out Zimbabwe for 161. As It HappenedIn the absence of Deepak Chahar who missed out after his exploits in the last ODI, Thakur made his presence felt and rocked the Zimbabwe top-order with his double blow in the 12th over.

Ian Chappell is the best captain I played under or saw, his commentary retirement is the end of an era: Greg Chappell

cricket followers that former Australian captain Ian Chappell knows everything about cricket and what he doesn't know is probably not worth knowing. And when he recently announced retirement from cricket commentary after 45 years behind the microphone (began doing commentary in 1977), it was widely felt that the game and its fans would be deprived of a vocal, sagacious expert. Despite it being 42 years since he played the last of his 75 Tests (February 1980), the eldest of the three Chappell brothers, known to be an intellectual of the game, did not lose his sharpness in reading the game. Along with the likes of Tony Greig, Richie Benaud and Bill Lawry, Chappell was one of the most distinctive voices on Channel Nine and highly regarded as one of the best in the cricket commentary business. Greg Chappell, Ian's brother, said Ian was not only entertaining with his commentary but also superlatively informative and brought the same elements of attraction and aggression that he showed on the field as a player and captain, to the commentary box.

Thakur in the wickets as India cruise to ODI series win v Zimbabwe

HARARE : Seamer Shardul Thakur took 3-38 as India completed a five-wicket win over Zimbabwe to claim victory in their three-match One-Day International series with a game to spare at the Harare Sports Club on Saturday.

Recovering Afridi to miss Asia Cup, England series

LAHORE, Pakistan : Pakistan pace spearhead Shaheen Afridi will miss the Asia Cup in the United Arab Emirates and the home series against England as he continues to recover from a knee injury, the country's cricket board said on Saturday.

Watch: Ishan Kishan's Throw Hits Axar Patel. Here's What Happened After That

India so far have completely outplayed Zimbabwe in the first two ODIs of the three-match series in Harare. After registering a 10-wicket in the first ODI, India bowled out Zimbabwe for a paltry total of 161 in the second ODI. During Zimbabwe's innings in the second ODI, a funny incident happened. In the 28th over, Ishan Kishan stunned Axar Patel with a throw in the field, which hit the latter on his body. Deepak Hooda came into the attack and off his second delivery of his second over, the ball went into the deep square leg area, where Kishan was deployed.

Watch: Deepak Chahar, Not Included In 2nd India vs Zimbabwe ODI, Entertains Fans On Sidelines

Deepak Chahar, who took three wickets in the first ODI against Zimbabwe, was not named in the Indian cricket team playing XI for the second ODI. With the T20 World Cup in two months' time, Chahar is one of the players whose performance is expected to be closely watched because of his ability to swing the ball. He has just recovered from injury and is hoping for a good show in the comng times. "Every time you make a comeback, it is important for any player to score runs, and take wickets. I was out with an injury for almost six months so I was looking for an opportunity to come and perform," Chahar said after the first ODI

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Watch - "Back With A Bang": Watch Shardul Thakur's Sizzling Spell Against Zimbabwe In 2nd ODI

India Beat Zimbabwe By 5 Wickets In 2nd ODI, Take Unassailable 2-0 Lead In 3-Match Series

India vs Zimbabwe, 2nd ODI Highlights: Sanju Samson, Shardul Thakur fashion India's five-wicket win over Zimbabwe

Ian Chappell is the best captain I played under or saw, his commentary retirement is the end of an era: Greg Chappell

Thakur in the wickets as India cruise to ODI series win v Zimbabwe

Recovering Afridi to miss Asia Cup, England series

Watch: Ishan Kishan's Throw Hits Axar Patel. Here's What Happened After That

Watch: Deepak Chahar, Not Included In 2nd India vs Zimbabwe ODI, Entertains Fans On Sidelines