Player of the Match
Player of the Match

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Zimbabwe have bagged the second biggest win by runs in men's ODIs. They scored their highest total in ODIs surpassing 351 against Kenya and it was also the highest-ever total at Harare Sports Club. They were clinical in all departments of the game and completely outgunned USA in this lop-sided affair, winning by a whopping 304 run-margin as we saw a massive gulf between the two sides. Zimbabwe are on top of their group with eight points and will be riding super high on confidence before entering the all-important Super Six stage.

Monank Patel, USA Captain: We haven't played our best cricket and I feel like mentally we need to be strong and come back stronger in the next game. Our batting department has been struggling and we got a few chances dropped otherwise it would have been less than 400 but still I would say lots of learnings from this game. One by one everyone started to get the flu in the last two days. Our main bowlers Ali Khan and Saurabh got the (flu) I think they will recover in a couple of days and I am looking forward to the next game. I think we should be able to play with our best 11

Sean Williams, Zimbabwe Captain: Having the greats of the game around today, Andy and all of you there inspires us. It's very pleasing and obviously having four new players in our team I think it was really good the intensity that they showed from the ball up front was also bang on. I think we have been trying against Pakistan to play with this pattern. All of the guys are starting to slowly fit in and understand the pattern. I think multiple contributions from each and every individual really pleased me. All those small contributions played a massive part. Even in the fielding as well I thought picking up three run-outs in a game is work in the right direction I think we don't have to change much in our game. We have found our momentum and we are looking forward to carrying it. Obviously, it's a different venue, and everything about it is different but still having that crowd behind us is always like having a 12th man.

Jaison: "Sean William's won by 70 runs"

ZCFOutkast: "Sri Lanka should be fearful of Zimbabwe. As should some of the other sides in the CWC in near similar conditions. Zimbabwe will arguably have one of the most experienced batting orders."

Bill: "Spare a thought for Jessy Singh and Paradkar who batted extremely well for lower-order batsmen"

25.1
W
Burl to Kenjige, OUT, Tossed up right up to the toes, plants his front leg and executes the sweep well but finds the fielder at square leg who makes no mistake, shows great presence of mind, sharp throw to Evans at non-striker's end and he quickly whips off the bails to seal the deal for Zimbabwe. They have completely dominated the proceedings and won by the second biggest margin ever in ODIs! Old hand Sean Williams took the game away with a mammoth 174 which was laced with 21 fours and five sixes

Usman Rafiq run out 0 (8m 3b 0x4 0x6) SR: 0.00

END OF OVER:
25 | 5 Runs | USA: 104/9 (305 runs required from 25 overs, RR: 4.16, RRR: 12.20)

  • Nosthush Kenjige6 (18b)
  • Usman Rafiq0 (3b)
  • Richard Ngarava8-2-25-2
  • Ryan Burl3-0-18-1
24.6
1
Ngarava to Kenjige, 1 run, Rams the yorker on sixth stump line, manages to get some bat on it and it goes fluttering away to third man
24.5
0
Ngarava to Kenjige, no run, Fraction short and wide, patted into the covers
24.4
0
Ngarava to Kenjige, no run, Banged in short and follows him up as he was shimming down leg, blocks the rising delivery to the off side
24.3
4
Ngarava to Kenjige, FOUR, Booming square cut past point, right under the stroke, just picks it up off his toes and sends it soaring away. A magnificent shot
24.2
0
Ngarava to Kenjige, no run, Darts in a thunderbolt at a hard length and it goes dancing away outside off as he throws the kitchen sink at it and gets beaten
24.1
0
Ngarava to Kenjige, no run, Darting in from round the wicket on a shortish length, zinging it back at Kenjige who gets right behind the line and defends it under his eyes

Floy G, UK: "Just been watching some of the live coverage on TV and it looks like the fans singing and dancing in the stands will be more tired at the end of this than the players themselves!" haha! Zimbabwe will use the energy reserves in the Super Six to give other sides a run for their money

Esh: "Woah, this tournament is getting heated everyday. The Super 6 round is going to be a treat to watch. Underrated tournament.

END OF OVER:
24 | 6 Runs 1 Wkt | USA: 99/9 (310 runs required from 26 overs, RR: 4.12, RRR: 11.92)

  • Usman Rafiq0 (3b)
  • Nosthush Kenjige1 (12b)
  • Ryan Burl3-0-18-1
  • Richard Ngarava7-2-20-2
23.6
0
Burl to Usman Rafiq, no run, Shapes it back in from off, he plants forward and punches this down the pitch
23.5
0
Burl to Usman Rafiq, no run, Finally gets it right, floats it up on a length, outside off, beaten on the cut
23.5
1w
Burl to Usman Rafiq, 1 wide, Dishes out another wide this time outside off
23.5
1w
Burl to Usman Rafiq, 1 wide, Shorter delivery, straightens too much down the leg side, wide signaled

U.S.A. 2nd innings Partnerships

WktRunsPlayers
1st1SR TaylorSJ Modani
2nd11MD PatelSJ Modani
3rd4Aaron JonesMD Patel
4th28G SinghAaron Jones
5th0G SinghShayan Jahangir
6th1G SinghAA Paradkar
7th16NK PatelAA Paradkar
8th14Jasdeep SinghAA Paradkar
9th22Jasdeep SinghNP Kenjige
10th7Usman RafiqNP Kenjige

ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier

Super Six
TeamMWLPTNRR
SL33060.91
NED32140.662
SCOT32140.215
WI3122-0.091
ZIM3122-0.748
OMA3030-1.087
Group A
TeamMWLPTNRR
ZIM44082.241
NED43160.669
WI42240.525
NEP4132-1.171
USA4040-2.164
Group B
TeamMWLPTNRR
SL44083.047
SCOT43160.54
OMA4224-1.221
IRE4132-0.061
UAE4040-2.249