The final game of the series was also India’s lead until Raza (115 off 95 balls) brought Zimbabwe back into the competition backed by Brad Evans (28 off 36).
As it happened: India vs Zimbabwe, 3rd ODI
The duo raised hopes of a memorable result against their mighty opponents with a 104-run partnership of 77 balls for the eighth wicket. However, Raza took a brilliant catch. Shubman Gill In the final over, as India scrapped it.
It was Gill who set up the game for India as he scored his maiden international century, taking the visitors to 289 for eight. Zimbabwe’s innings ended for 276 in 49.3 overs.
Gill (130 off 97 balls), who achieved a major career milestone more than three years after making his India debut, shared a 140-run stand. Ishaan Kishan (50 out of 61) The spectators decided to bat for the first time in the series.
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Sean Williams (45 off 46) and Raza played some bold strokes while chasing Zimbabwe’s target.
Deepak Chahar once again impressed with the new ball while left-arm spinner Axar Patel got a welcome wicket in the middle overs.
Chahar got his first wicket with a flamboyant inswinger as Masoom Kaya (6) was caught while charging the wicket. The Indians were convinced that the entire ball hit the first pad and went for review which was successful.
His opening partner Takudzwanashe Kaitano (13 off 22), who went back to the dressing room with a leg pain, returned in the middle, but not for long. India spinner Kuldeep Yadav He was carried forward with a wrong un which had stumped Zimbabwe.
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Though Zimbabwe kept losing wickets regularly, the experienced Raza remained strong in the last six innings before completing his third century.
The crowd increased due to the smooching of Raza Shardul Thakur In the 39th over, 20 runs were scored after hitting three fours.
Raza and Evans wanted the Indian bowlers to collect boundaries on their own. In the end, the hosts fell short of torment.
Opting to bat for the first time in the series, India did not have the most fluent start as they scored 63 for one in 15 overs.
Both experienced openers – captain KL Rahul (30 off 46) and Shikhar Dhawan (40 out of 68) — You will be disappointed at not being able to make changes in your start.
Coming back from a long injury break, Rahul had an ideal opportunity to make a comeback ahead of the Asia Cup T20. He played a long delivery off medium pacer Brad Evans, who took five for the first time.
The first hour proved to be difficult for the batsmen here but with so much experience, both Dhawan and Rahul should have scored big.
Except for the stand between Gill and Kishan, nothing special happened in the Indian innings.
Gill, who made his ODI comeback with the series against West Indies, was hit by 15 fours and a six during his innings. The 22-year-old played all-around shots with his straight drives and cover drives.
Gill had a few nervous moments before reaching the milestone in the ’90s.
Evans appealed for a close leg before calling but DRS was turned down after UltraEdge showed that the ball had touched Gill’s bat before hitting the pads. However, Kishan was run out at the other end off the same ball when he left his crease for a quick single, but Gill was busy appealing.