104/10 (25.1)
CR : 4.13
408/6 (50.0)
CR : 8.16
Zimbabwe won by 304 runs 🏆
Player of the Match
Sean Williams
174(101)
Over 25
United States 104/9
Usman Rafiq0(3)
Nosthush Kenjige6(18)
Richard Ngarava2-25(8.0)
25.1
W
R Burl to N Kenjige
This looks OUT and yes, the batter is short of his crease. Kenjige plays a sweep shot to a length delivery on the off-stump, but unfortunately, he hits it directly to the fielder at short fine-leg. Rafiq starts running as soon as the shot is played, but Kenjige is focused on the ball and starts running late. The fielder quickly throws the ball to Burl, who completes the necessary action. This victory for Zimbabwe is their second-largest margin of victory in ODI's.
The third umpire is summoned for a run-out check!! The batter is inches away from the crease and OUT is the decision on the big screen.
U Rafiq 0(3)
Run Out (R Burl/Ngarava)
4s/6s
0/0
SR
0.00
ZIM won by 304 runs
6:45 PM IST, 3:15 PM Local Time: A comprehensive win for Zimbabwe as they have thrashed USA here by 304 runs to remain unbeaten in this competition. They have won 4 out of 4 games. They have outplayed their opposition in all departments of the game and thoroughly deserve to go through with no losses whatsoever. Sean Williams was the star with the bat.
Chasing a massive 409 for an impossible win, USA were always on the back foot losing wickets at regular intervals. 2 runs outs also did not help their cause as it happened inside the first powerplay. Gajanand Singh who ran two of his partners out scored 13. Abhishek Paradkar top scored with 24 off 31 balls while Jasdeep Singh scored 21 off 26 balls. 15 extras contributed to the score as USA were bowled out for 104 in 25.1 overs.
Richard Ngarava was the pick of the bowlers with a couple of wickets to his name. A couple of wickets for Sikandar Raza as well. A wicket for Brad Evans, Luke Jongwe, and Ryan Burl.
Earlier in the game, it was carnage that ensued the Harare Sports Club after Zimbabwe were put into bat by USA. The two openers started cautiously scoring at a slow rate in the first powerplay before they switched gears. Innocent Kaia scored 32 off 41 balls. Joylord Gumbie scored his first ODI fifty as he scored 78 off 103 balls. But the innings changed momentum when Sean Williams came out to bat at 3.
The captain for the day led from the front as he dazzled away in the Harare sunshine. He scored a majestic 174 off 101 balls and dominated from the word go. He was ably supported by cameos first from Sikandar Raza who scored 48 off 27 balls. Ryan Burl played a whirlwind cameo of 47 runs off 16 balls. Marumani's 18* off 6 balls powered Zimbabwe past the 400-run mark as Zimbabwe ended with 408/6 in 50 overs. 7 extras were given by the fielding side.
It was a hapless outing for the USA bowlers as they all went for runs. Abhishek Paradkar braved it out and got 3 wickets for 78 runs in 10 overs. Jasdeep Singh got a couple of wickets and went for 97 runs in 10 overs. Kenjige bowled a miserly spell under the circumstances as he gave away 62 runs in 10 overs and picked up one wicket. The rest came back wicketless and were taken to the cleaners one after another.
So, a win by 304 runs for Zimbabwe as they head into the Super 6 stage with loads of confidence. Stick around for the presentation ceremony.
Chasing a massive 409 for an impossible win, USA were always on the back foot losing wickets at regular intervals. 2 runs outs also did not help their cause as it happened inside the first powerplay. Gajanand Singh who ran two of his partners out scored 13. Abhishek Paradkar top scored with 24 off 31 balls while Jasdeep Singh scored 21 off 26 balls. 15 extras contributed to the score as USA were bowled out for 104 in 25.1 overs.
Richard Ngarava was the pick of the bowlers with a couple of wickets to his name. A couple of wickets for Sikandar Raza as well. A wicket for Brad Evans, Luke Jongwe, and Ryan Burl.
Earlier in the game, it was carnage that ensued the Harare Sports Club after Zimbabwe were put into bat by USA. The two openers started cautiously scoring at a slow rate in the first powerplay before they switched gears. Innocent Kaia scored 32 off 41 balls. Joylord Gumbie scored his first ODI fifty as he scored 78 off 103 balls. But the innings changed momentum when Sean Williams came out to bat at 3.
The captain for the day led from the front as he dazzled away in the Harare sunshine. He scored a majestic 174 off 101 balls and dominated from the word go. He was ably supported by cameos first from Sikandar Raza who scored 48 off 27 balls. Ryan Burl played a whirlwind cameo of 47 runs off 16 balls. Marumani's 18* off 6 balls powered Zimbabwe past the 400-run mark as Zimbabwe ended with 408/6 in 50 overs. 7 extras were given by the fielding side.
It was a hapless outing for the USA bowlers as they all went for runs. Abhishek Paradkar braved it out and got 3 wickets for 78 runs in 10 overs. Jasdeep Singh got a couple of wickets and went for 97 runs in 10 overs. Kenjige bowled a miserly spell under the circumstances as he gave away 62 runs in 10 overs and picked up one wicket. The rest came back wicketless and were taken to the cleaners one after another.
So, a win by 304 runs for Zimbabwe as they head into the Super 6 stage with loads of confidence. Stick around for the presentation ceremony.
Sean Williams (Player of the match): "Don't think would've played it better, all the players helped and you guys inspired us. To be honest, it isn't particularly significant at that point in the match, especially with Raza batting on the opposite side, which simplifies things, and prioritizing the exchange of strikes is crucial.
I thoroughly enjoy batting in the number 3 position; it's a major accomplishment for me. Previously, I would often get dismissed quickly, but I've gained knowledge from my errors, and today it yielded positive results. Ultimately, it was achievable, and although I made an effort, it wasn't an insurmountable task. There's no issue with the groin."
Monank Patel (USA Captain): "Not fit 100%. Still weak and never experienced this flu before. Hope to feel good soon. The group is struggling and we haven't played our best cricket. But we need to be mentally strong. Our batting department is struggling and fielding was bad. Bowling was decent. We had our chances and we need to improve on that one. Everyone is getting the flu. Main pacers will recover in a couple of days. Hope to play the next game with the best XI."
Sean Williams (Zimbabwe Captain): "Very pleasing to get the win. New group of people and happy to see the intensity with the ball as well. The same message go out there and win and ruthlessly. They are buying into it. Well, good to see good contributions from everyone and that allowed us to go big here. Yes, happy with the win. Bowling and fielding was great from us. Thank you to the Harare crowd for their support as always that they have given us. Now, we go to Bulawayo. We will get the crowd support and we are looking forward to it. We will have the 12th man with us and hope to do well in the Super 6 stage."
So, that's it from this Qualifier game as we saw dominance from Zimbabwe today. Do join us tomorrow for more action from the World Cup Qualifiers and stay tuned to our network for more cricketing actions across the globe. For now, this is Ayan Chatterjee signing off on behalf of my co-commentator Deepak Prakash alongside scorer/analyst Ghanendra Singh Thakur. Stay safe, happy, and cool. Goodnight and CHEERS!