World Cup Qualifier: Zimbabwe rout USA to document second largest win by runs in ODIs – Instances of India

NEW DELHI: Zimbabwe delivered a crushing blow to the US, securing a convincing victory by a staggering margin of 304 runs on Monday on the Cricket World Cup qualifiers.
Zimbabwe’s win is the second-largest successful margin when it comes to runs within the historical past of the ODIs. The largest margin of victory within the ODIs belongs to India after they thrashed Sri Lanka by 317 runs in Thiruvananthapuram earlier this yr.

In entrance of their dwelling crowd, Zimbabwe put collectively an distinctive batting show, amassing their highest ever one-day whole of 408-6 in 50 overs. Main the cost was Sean Williams, who blazed his approach to a outstanding 174 runs off simply 101 deliveries.
Zimbabwe’s bowlers then dismantled the USA’s batting lineup, dismissing them for a mere 104 runs. This complete victory secured Zimbabwe’s fourth consecutive win in Group A of the match.
Wicketkeeper Joylord Gumbie struck a gradual 78 on the high of the order however Williams performed the starring position as Zimbabwe stepped on the accelerator as soon as the stand-in captain arrived on the crease.

Williams hit 21 fours and 5 sixes earlier than he was caught within the deep within the penultimate over, with Sikandar Raza scoring 48 off 27 balls and Ryan Burl hammering 47 off simply 16 deliveries.
Solely three USA batters reached double figures as Richard Ngarava and Raza each took two wickets whereas three run outs compounded a dismal efficiency from the Individuals.
(With AFP Inputs)