So here we are, with the first major shock of the World Cup. In one of my previous posts, I had mentioned that this is the tournament where minor teams can be on par with the big powerhouses of international cricket. Zimbabwe just proved me right by smashing Australia’s complacency in a thrilling 5 wicket [...]
Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to bat, which looked to be going horribly wrong when they were 72/7 in the 24th over. Elton Chigumbura and Gary Brent came to the wicket and fell 2 runs short of setting a record 8th wicket partnership for Zimbabwe. However their 115 run stand ensured it was the [...]
Young Piyush Chawla orchestrated a convincing win by India A over Zimbabwe Select in the recently conluded four-day match at Harare Sports Club. After winning the toss, Mohammad Kaif had no hesitation in electing to bat first. Six batsmen got a fifty-plus total, however, not a single one went on to get three figures.
Uthappa, Parthiv [...]
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