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India present huge ODI challenge for transformed Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe face their biggest challenge since Dave Houghton became coach two months ago when they host India in a series of three one-day internationals, starting on Thursday. Although several stars, including batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, are being rested ahead of the Asia Cup in the UAE this month, the tourists are expected to win all three matches in Harare. India are placed third behind leaders New Zealand and England in the ODI rankings, 10 places above Zimbabwe. Under the guidance of 64-year-old former batting star Houghton, the southern Africa nation have won nine of 11 ODI and Twenty20 internationals. With Houghton in charge, hosts Zimbabwe beat non-Test teams Jersey, Singapore, the United States, Papua New Guinea and the Netherlands to qualify for the 2022 T20 World Cup.

Watch: Pakistan Captain Babar Azam Dazzles With "Sublime Knock" Of 74 Against Netherlands In 1st ODI

Pakistan captain Babar Azam hit a sublime knock of 74 in the first ODI against the Netherlands in Rotterdam. Pakistan got off to a slow start before Babar and Fakhar Zaman stitched a 168-run partnership of 170 balls, and helped their team post a total of 314 for six in 50 overs. While Fakhar hit a run-a-ball 109, Babar carved out a 74-run knock, hitting six boundaries and a six. Babar was dismissed after mistiming a delivery from Dutch paceman Logan van Beek.

Fakhar Zaman ton helps Pakistan beat Netherlands by 16 runs in first ODI

Pakistan to a 16-run victory in the first of a three-match series Tuesday against the Netherlands in Rotterdam. Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat in warm and humid conditions on a day where big scores were expected on a sluggish pitch at the VOC Cricket Club outside the Dutch harbour city. The tourists, however, got off to a slow start before posting a commanding 314-6 after 50 overs. Despite a valiant run chase, the Dutch finished on 298-8 against a spirited Pakistani team, backed by a myriad of vocal supporters. Zaman carved out a run-a-ball 109 while captain Babar Azam hit 74 before being caught after mistiming a delivery from Dutch paceman Logan van Beek.

Netherlands vs Pakistan: Fakhar Zaman's Century Helps Pakistan Beat Netherlands By 16 runs In First ODI

Opener Fakhar Zaman hit his seventh one-day international century to steer Pakistan to a 16-run victory in the first of a three-match series Tuesday against the Netherlands in Rotterdam. Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat in warm and humid conditions on a day where big scores were expected on a sluggish pitch at the VOC Cricket Club outside the Dutch harbour city. The tourists however got off to a slow start before posting a commanding 314-6 after 50 overs.

Zaman ton helps Pakistan beat Netherlands in first ODI

Opener Fakhar Zaman hit his seventh one-day international century to steer Pakistan to a 16-run victory in the first of a three-match series Tuesday against the Netherlands in Rotterdam.

Muhammad Waseem’s struggles personify a team at odds with ODI cricket

There is more than one reason why the start of Asia Cup qualifying cannot come soon enough for the UAE national team.

Ireland all-rounder Kevin O'Brien retires from international cricket

Ireland all-rounder Kevin O'Brien on Tuesday announced his retirement from international cricket after falling out of contention for this year's T20 World Cup in Australia. O'Brien played three Tests, 153 one-day internationals and 110 T20 internationals during a 16-year international career and had spells with a number of English county clubs and T20 franchise sides around the world. The 38-year-old famously blasted the Irish to victory over England in a 2011 World Cup group match in India with a 50-ball century -- still the tournament's quickest. The Dubliner scored 9,048 runs in total for Ireland, including the country's first Test hundred, a second-innings knock of 118 against Pakistan in 2018, and took 276 wickets. In a statement on Twitter, O'Brien, who for many years played alongside older brother Niall, said: "Today I announce my retirement from international cricket after 16 years and 389 caps for my country.

Ireland's Future Tours Program fixtures confirmed

Ireland's fixtures have been confirmed up until April 2025, which will include meetings with eight of the world's top 10 countries in the women's game.

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India present huge ODI challenge for transformed Zimbabwe

Watch: Pakistan Captain Babar Azam Dazzles With "Sublime Knock" Of 74 Against Netherlands In 1st ODI

Fakhar Zaman ton helps Pakistan beat Netherlands by 16 runs in first ODI

Netherlands vs Pakistan: Fakhar Zaman's Century Helps Pakistan Beat Netherlands By 16 runs In First ODI

Zaman ton helps Pakistan beat Netherlands in first ODI

Muhammad Waseem’s struggles personify a team at odds with ODI cricket

Ireland all-rounder Kevin O'Brien retires from international cricket

Ireland's Future Tours Program fixtures confirmed