game, set and match! Brings up the winning runs with an imperious pull in front of square as Fazal wraps up a memorable debut. Too short and angling away, Fazal rocks back and then fetches the pull from outside off. Also does well to roll his wrists over that to keep it down. Smiles all around.
Zimbabwe vs India, 3rd ODI at Harare, Jun 15 2016 - Ball by Ball Commentary
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Quite bizarre in the end with Chahal being named 'Player of the series' while Rahul was given the 'Man of the series' award. Ah, well. The demands of the sponsors, you see. Anyway, that's a wrap from us on that note. Hope you enjoyed the coverage. We certainly enjoyed bringing it to you. Do join us for the T20Is that start on June 18. Until then, it's goodbye from all of us here. Cheers!
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KL Rahul is the Player of the Match and the Man of the series "I always knew I had the game to do well in every format. It was just a matter of time. The last couple of months have been really good. To come out here and perform the way I have is really pleasing. Credit to our bowlers for make our job easy. I knew I could go out there, take my time and play proper cricketing shots. It was a challenge for me to remain calm and play my natural game. I'm not thinking about West Indies yet. What's on my mind right now is to switch to the T20 format."
MS Dhoni: I think the execution has been really good, and that's the key factor. The fast bowlers and the spinners took wickets and put pressure, so I'm happy with the bowling performance. I don't mind winning games easily, that's what you are supposed to do. Yes, it would have been nice if a few of the other batsmen would have had a break. I think after a long time, I will take some time off cricket after this series (T20Is). Don't think my daughter still recognises me.
Yuzvendra Chahal: "There was a bit of pressure initially, but things settled down after that. The wickets were a touch slow, and the outfield was big, so that helped."
Graeme Cremer: We didn't see through the new ball to put up 260-270 which we thought was par. We got stuck in middle period, and then lost grip. We just couldn't rotate strike, and that put pressure on our batsmen. We have a T20I squad, and we know we can challenge good teams on our day. We'll have to pick ourselves up to try and compete in that series.
Who's favourite to win a shooting medal for India at Rio? Vijay Kumar, silver medalist four years ago, makes his pick on our sister site ESPN.in.
James : "Be interesting to see who gets Man of the series. Rahul (196 runs for once out) and Bumrah (9 wickets at 8.55 each) would seem to be the main contenders." Without doubt. My pick is Bumrah. Let's see
Kiran: "This series is a let down for Indian selectors in terms of the utility of this series. Rahul who was already knock on the ODI door is a confirmation, but no opportunities for those in the middle order to distinguish themselves." Well yes, there's the argument that they could have batted first to test themselves. It's a fine line, sure.
2.20pm So, the series has been wrapped up 3-0 without India breaking into a sweat at any stage. What a lovely moment, that in the end - KL Rahul handed over a stump to Faiz Fazal soon after the winning runs were hit. This has been a cakewalk for India. Zimbabwe have a lot of soul-searching to do if they are to mount a challenge in the T20Is.
Vijay P: "Zimbabwe should have put India to bat and chased - at least to try something new. Inexperienced Indian batters might have struggled to put runs on board not knowing when to accelerate etc. Could have been worth a shot."
Rohan: "Series Summary: Zimbabwe: 417/30 in 126 overs. India: 428/3 in 90.3 overs" Thanks for the overs update, Amar.
pravsrinivasan: "Not to mention close to half of the 427 runs have come from Rahul's bat"
21.5
4
Chibhabha to Fazal, FOUR runs
21.4
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Chibhabha to Rahul, 1 run
works it wide of square leg for an easy single
21.3
6
Chibhabha to Rahul, SIX runs
he's picked the bones out of that one. That's massive! Length ball on middle, Rahul was winding up like he'd decided yesterday that he will hit this one out of the park, and swung through cleanly as the ball lands in the stands at long-on
21.2
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Chibhabha to Rahul, no run
confusion, confusion. Rahul wanted the run, but is sent back as he dabs it to point. Rahul had to dive full length, even as Madziva swooped in from cover to fire an under-arm throw
21.1
2
Chibhabha to Rahul, 2 runs
length ball angling away, runs it down to third man, who was caught napping
end of over 214 runs
IND: 113/0CRR: 5.38 • RRR: 0.37
Faiz Fazal51 (60b 6x4 1x6)
KL Rahul54 (66b 4x4 1x6)
Donald Tiripano 5-1-15-0
Chamu Chibhabha 1-0-2-0
"Chibhabha, who has easily been Zimbabwe's best bowler this series, has been introduced in the 20th over, when it's way too late to tie up their shoelaces. Tactically and performance-wise, Cremer has been found wanting. Experience alone doesn't make leaders. I would still vote for Chiggy to be skipper of this leaky Zimbabwean ship."
20.6
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Tiripano to Fazal, no run
full and angling away from off stump, he gets forward and blocks
20.5
1
Tiripano to Rahul, 1 run
sensibly done, gentle dab to the off side for a quick single
20.4
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Tiripano to Rahul, no run
back of length delivery on off stump, gets some lift off the deck to hit the top half of Rahul's bat as he plays it to mid-off
20.3
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Tiripano to Fazal, 1 run
uses the angle to run it down to third man to amble across for a single
Kiran: "Fazal, especially when driving, reminds me of Gambhir. Very similar styles. "
20.2
1
Tiripano to Rahul, 1 run
picks the length early and pulls it down to deep fine leg
20.1
1
Tiripano to Fazal, 1 run
controls the pull well to help it down to fine leg to bring up a maiden ODI fifty. Controlled knock studded with some elegant strokes
end of over 202 runs
IND: 109/0CRR: 5.45 • RRR: 0.50
KL Rahul52 (63b 4x4 1x6)
Faiz Fazal49 (57b 6x4 1x6)
Chamu Chibhabha 1-0-2-0
Tawanda Mupariwa 6-0-43-0
19.6
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Chibhabha to Rahul, no run
angles one full on middle from wide of the crease, defended to the on side
19.5
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Chibhabha to Rahul, no run
rolls his wrists over the ball to play it to midwicket
19.4
1
Chibhabha to Fazal, 1 run
eased to mid-off for a quick single
19.3
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Chibhabha to Fazal, no run
floats a full delivery across Fazal, who gets forward to pat it towards cover
19.2
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Chibhabha to Fazal, no run
presses forward to defend that full delivery tailing away from off stump
Right, here's a chance for Fazal to bring up his fifty in this over
19.1
1
Chibhabha to Rahul, 1 run
back of length delivery outside off, punched to deep point
end of over 1911 runs
IND: 107/0CRR: 5.63 • RRR: 0.54
Faiz Fazal48 (54b 6x4 1x6)
KL Rahul51 (60b 4x4 1x6)
Tawanda Mupariwa 6-0-43-0
Graeme Cremer 4-0-26-0
18.6
4
Mupariwa to Fazal, FOUR runs
takes on the short ball this time, ah, the thing confidence can do to a batsman. The ball got big on him or so it looked like, but Fazal ensured he adjusted to the bounce and ensured there were no half-measures as he went through with the hook, fine leg could have done better to get to the ball there
18.5
4
Mupariwa to Fazal, FOUR runs
wow, that is a scorcher late in the afternoon, sure to have lit up a few houses around Nagpur and elsewhere in Vidarbha and India. Length ball outside off, he leans forward and cracks that on the up between cover and mid-off. Stamp of authority written all over the stroke. Mid-off thought he was in with a chance, but gave up very soon
18.4
1
Mupariwa to Rahul, 1 run
works it with the angle to the man running in from short midwicket for a quick single
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