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An old line relayed to me, credited to a former Australian administrator – possibly apocryphal but perfectly apt – has rattled around my head over the past week as Zimbabwe played their first series in that country for nearly two decades.
Zimbabwe stunned a nearly full-strength Australia in the third and final ODI in Townsville on Saturday. After putting Australia in to bat, Zimbabwe made the most of the conditions to bowl Australia out for the first time in ODIs. This was also Zimbabwe's first win over Australia Down Under. The win boosted their chances to climb the ODI Super League ladder, which goes towards qualification for next year's 50-over World Cup in India. After the match, wild celebrations broke inside the Zimbabwe team bus.
As Brad Evans drove Mitchell Starc through covers for a single, he brought up a historic moment for Zimbabwe as they registered their first ever win against Australia in Australia in any format. After bowling Australia out for 141 in the 3rd ODI at the Riverway Stadium in Townsville, Zimbabwe chased down the total in the 39th over with three wickets to spare. As Evans hit the winning shot, he had his arms up in the air before he even completed the run, while there were hugs all around in the Zimbabwe dugout.
Ryan Burl and Regis Chakabva were the stars of the show as Zimbabwe defeated Australia by three wickets in the third and final ODI on Saturday at Tony Ireland Stadium in Townsville. Ryan Burl first scalped five wickets as Australia were bowled out for 141 inside 31 overs. Skipper Regis Chakabva then played a sensible innings with the bat to take Zimbabwe over the line by four wickets and 66 balls to spare.
Zimbabwe named a 15-member squad for the ODI series against Australia with Blessing Muzarabani returning from a muscle tear that kept him out of action for a while. The three-match ODI series, which starts on Sunday, is Zimbabwe's first tour Down Under since 2003-04.
Shubman Gill finally ended a long wait for his first international ton when he reached the triple figure mark off just 82 balls against Zimbabwe in the third ODI in Harare on Monday. The talented opener, who will turn 23 next week, had scored seven 50-plus scores in the 11 Tests and eight ODIs since making his international debut in January, 2019. However, despite reaching the 90s on a couple of occasions the century eluded Gill. But, on Monday, Gill ensured that he gets to raise his bat for the first international ton.
India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson said on Monday that he believes that one should take whatever is happening in his/her career in a positive manner. Samson steered Team India's ship in the second ODI when two quick strikes from pacer Luke Jongwe left India at 97/4 during their chase of 162 runs. It was Samson who scored an unbeaten 43* off 39 balls and took India to a win.
India vs Zimbabwe, 3rd ODI, Live Score Updates: KL Rahul and Shikhar Dhawan have started the Indian innings against Zimbabwe in the third and final ODI at the Harare Sports Club on Monday. Earlier, Rahul won the toss and opted to bat first. Deepak Chahar returned for the final game, while Avesh Khan also got included in the playing XI. Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna make way for the duo. Guests India would aim for a series sweep, while the hosts Zimbabwe will try to register a consolation win. In the first two ODIs, Team India bowled first and bundled out the hosts for below par totals of 189 and 161. In the second ODI, KL Rahul disappointed as he departed after scoring just one run, and now he would hope to register a big score ahead of the Asia Cup match against Pakistan on Sunday. (LIVE SCORECARD)