2nd August , Harare (CRICKETNMORE) – Zimbabwe registered a memorable victory as they beat New Zealand by 7 wickets in the first ODI at Harare Sports Club, here.
Toss - Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to field first
Venue - Harare Sports Club
New Zealand Innings: K Williamson (97) and R Taylor (112*) helped Kiwis to post 303/4 runs in 50 overs. For Zimbabwe, T Panyangara was the most successful bowler with 2 wickets.
Zimbabwe Innings: Zimbabwe registered a comfortable victory against the tourist by chasing down the target in 49 overs with 7 wickets in hand. For the home team, Craig Ervine scored a career-best 130* and opener H Masakadza played a vital knock of 84. N McCullum took 3 wickets for New Zealand.
Man of the Match: Craig Ervine
Series Result: Zimbabwe leads the 3 match series by 1-0
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Zimbabwe Squad for the 1st ODI (Probable) : Elton Chigumbura (Captain),Chamunorwa Chibhabha, Hamilton Masakadza ,Craig Ervine, Sikandar Raza Butt, Sean Williams, Regis Chakabva (Wicket Keeper),Graeme Cremer, Prosper Utseya, Tinashe Panyangara, Christopher Mpofu
New Zealand Squad for the 1st ODI
Guptill,Latham, Kane Williamson (Capt), RossTaylor,Elliot,Neesham,Luke Ronchi, McCullum, Henry,McClenaghan, Tim Sohdi