NEW DELHI: Gary Ballance struck a high quality unbeaten half-century after Wessly Madhevere and Craig Ervine’s strong opening stand as Zimbabwe registered a snug seven-wicket win over Netherlands in Harare on Saturday.
With the victory, the hosts clinched the three-match sequence 2-1.
Ballance struck a accountable 72-ball 64 not out alongside Madhevere and Ervine’s 96-run opening stand as Zimbabwe chased down a par 232 goal with 50 balls to spare.
After two midweek thrillers that had been gained within the remaining over, the house facet had been at all times forward on run charge after limiting the vacationers to 231 for 9.
Sikandar Raza hit the match-winning 4, taking Zimbabwe throughout the end line on the Harare Sports Club.
Zimbabwe have usually battled in all three codecs as a consequence of poor top-order batting, however openers Madhevere and captain Craig Ervine excelled this time by placing on 96 for the primary wicket.
After their departures, former England batter Ballance and Sean Williams maintained the dominance of the Dutch assault to ship a 96-run third-wicket partnership.
While Ballance prime scored with 64, together with eight fours, Madhevere (50), Ervine (44) and Williams (43) performed vital roles.
Teenage Dutch leg-spinner Shariz Ahmad, who took 5 wickets on Thursday in a one-run second match loss, captured one other two, however they got here at a excessive value as he conceded 71 runs.
Opener Max O’Dowd prime scored with 38 for the Netherlands after captain Scott Edwards gained the toss for the primary time within the sequence.
Colin Ackerman (37) and Edwards (34) additionally made worthwhile knocks. However, not one of the trio may handle a six, with O’Dowd hitting six fours, Ackermann two and Edwards 4.
The vacationers’ lone six got here from Aryan Dutt, who batted at quantity 9 and scored 15 off 14 deliveries.
Williams was essentially the most spectacular Zimbabwe bowler, capturing three wickets for 41 runs, together with these of Ackermann and Edwards.
With the victory, the hosts clinched the three-match sequence 2-1.
Ballance struck a accountable 72-ball 64 not out alongside Madhevere and Ervine’s 96-run opening stand as Zimbabwe chased down a par 232 goal with 50 balls to spare.
After two midweek thrillers that had been gained within the remaining over, the house facet had been at all times forward on run charge after limiting the vacationers to 231 for 9.
Sikandar Raza hit the match-winning 4, taking Zimbabwe throughout the end line on the Harare Sports Club.
Zimbabwe have usually battled in all three codecs as a consequence of poor top-order batting, however openers Madhevere and captain Craig Ervine excelled this time by placing on 96 for the primary wicket.
After their departures, former England batter Ballance and Sean Williams maintained the dominance of the Dutch assault to ship a 96-run third-wicket partnership.
While Ballance prime scored with 64, together with eight fours, Madhevere (50), Ervine (44) and Williams (43) performed vital roles.
Teenage Dutch leg-spinner Shariz Ahmad, who took 5 wickets on Thursday in a one-run second match loss, captured one other two, however they got here at a excessive value as he conceded 71 runs.
Opener Max O’Dowd prime scored with 38 for the Netherlands after captain Scott Edwards gained the toss for the primary time within the sequence.
Colin Ackerman (37) and Edwards (34) additionally made worthwhile knocks. However, not one of the trio may handle a six, with O’Dowd hitting six fours, Ackermann two and Edwards 4.
The vacationers’ lone six got here from Aryan Dutt, who batted at quantity 9 and scored 15 off 14 deliveries.
Williams was essentially the most spectacular Zimbabwe bowler, capturing three wickets for 41 runs, together with these of Ackermann and Edwards.
With each international locations out of rivalry for direct entry to the 2023 World Cup in India, they used the sequence to arrange for a qualifying event Zimbabwe will host in June and July.
(With inputs from AFP)
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com