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Watch: Shubman Gill's Epic Reaction After Reaching First International Ton In 3rd India vs Zimbabwe ODI

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.

Watch: Sanju Samson's Acrobatic One-Handed Catch Gets India First Wicket vs Zimbabwe In Second ODI

After winning the first ODI against Zimbabwe by 10 wickets, the KL Rahul-led Indian cricket team started the second ODI on a strong footing too. After opting to bowl first, India restricted Zimbabwe's run-scoring pace in the initial overs. Zimbabwe reached 20/0 in just over eight overs when Mohammed Siraj gave India the first breakthrough by dismissing Takudzwanashe Kaitano. However, wicketkeeper Sanju Samson played a big role in the dismissal and he took a diving catch to dismiss the Zimbabwe batter.

India vs Zimbabwe, 2nd ODI, India Predicted XI: Should India Tinker With Winning Combination?

The first ODI between India and Zimbabwe saw the former making it a one-sided affair on Thursday. After India's stand-in skipper KL Rahul won the toss, he opted to bowl first against Zimbabwe at Harare Sports Club. India bundled out Zimbabwe for 189 runs, thanks to Axar Patel (3 for 24), Deepak Chahar (3 for 27), Prasidh Krishna (3 for 50) and Mohammed Siraj (1 for 36). In reply, Indian openers Shikhar Dhawan and Shubman Gill made mockery of Zimbabwe's total as they stitched an unbeaten 192-run stand for the first wicket to help India win the game with 115 balls to spare.

Deepak Chahar makes winning comeback as India overpower Zimbabwe in first ODI

Seamer Deepak Chahar returned to the Indian team with a bang as he picked up three early wickets to help set up victory over Zimbabwe in the first ODI in Harare on Thursday.

Happy To Be On Field: KL Rahul After Win Over Zimbabwe In 1st ODI

KL Rahul was very impressed with his bowling unit which fashioned a 10-wicket victory over Zimbabwe by restricting the hosts to under 200 in the first ODI here on Thursday. Rahul, himself was making a comeback to international cricket after more than two months but decided to continue with the crack opening pair of Shubman Gill and Shikhar Dhawan, who added 192 runs for an unbroken opening stand.

Enjoying Batting With Shubman Gill, Feel Like Youngster Too: Dhawan After Win Over Zimbabwe

Chasing a paltry score of 190 runs, Indian openers Shikhar Dhawan and Shubman Gill hardly broke a sweat as they chased down the target in 30.5 overs at the Harare Sports Club here on Thursday. The Dhawan-Gill duo are carrying on from their performance during India's tour to West Indies where they played a pivotal role in giving India a flying start. India beat West Indies in both T20I and ODIs in the series that ended earlier this month.

Good to see bowlers putting balls in right areas: KL Rahul

Zimbabwe by restricting the hosts to under 200 in the first ODI here on Thursday. Rahul, himself was making a comeback to international cricket after more than two months but decided to continue with the crack opening pair of Shubman Gill and Shikhar Dhawan, who added 192 runs for an unbroken opening stand. "Picking up wickets was crucial. There was swing and seam movement as well. But it was good to see them (bowlers) put the ball in the right areas and be disciplined," the skipper said at the post-match presentation ceremony.

Deepak Chahar Shines On Return As India Thump Zimbabwe By 10 Wickets

Pacer Deepak Chahar made an impressive comeback to international cricket with an incisive spell and openers maintained their consistency as India outclassed Zimbabwe by 10 wickets in the opening One Day International, here on Thursday. Donning the blue jersey for the first time in six months after a long injury lay-off, Chahar hit the straps right away with figures of 3/27, which was instrumental in India restricting Zimbabwe to a sub-par 189 in just 40.3 overs. With very little scoreboard pressure, it was a walk in the park for the Indians as the in-form opening pair of Shikhar Dhawan (81 not out) and Shubman Gill (82 not out) knocked off the target in just 30.5 overs.

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Watch: Shubman Gill's Epic Reaction After Reaching First International Ton In 3rd India vs Zimbabwe ODI

Watch: Sanju Samson's Acrobatic One-Handed Catch Gets India First Wicket vs Zimbabwe In Second ODI

India vs Zimbabwe, 2nd ODI, India Predicted XI: Should India Tinker With Winning Combination?

Deepak Chahar makes winning comeback as India overpower Zimbabwe in first ODI

Happy To Be On Field: KL Rahul After Win Over Zimbabwe In 1st ODI

Enjoying Batting With Shubman Gill, Feel Like Youngster Too: Dhawan After Win Over Zimbabwe

Good to see bowlers putting balls in right areas: KL Rahul

Deepak Chahar Shines On Return As India Thump Zimbabwe By 10 Wickets