ZIM vs IND - After missing out on a ton 3 times in 8 matches, young Shubman Gill notched his maiden ODI ton in the 3rd ODI against Zimbabwe, powering India to a total of 289/8 in 50 overs in the 3rd ODI.
Batting first, Indian openers started off cautiously with a slower run rate, etching a partnership of 63 runs in 14.5 overs. KL Rahul was the first to be dismissed after scoring 30 runs in 46 balls.
His opening partner Shikhar Dhawan was dismissed six overs later after scoring 40 runs. After that, youngsters Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan added 140 runs in 127 balls for the third wicket, laying the base for a huge total.
Shubman Gill remained the top scorer for team India with 130 runs off 96 balls with 15 fours & a six. For Zimbabwe, Brad Evans was the most successful bowler with his maiden 5-fer in ODI cricket. Apart from his, Luke Jongwe & Victor Nyauchi managed a wicket each.
Earlier, India captain KL Rahul won the toss & opted to bat first against Zimbabwe in the 3rd ODI. This match is being played at Harare Sports Club, Harare.
India set a target of 290 for Zimbabwe!#ZIMvIND pic.twitter.com/qJvG03GGA5
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