World Cup Qualifier: Zimbabwe rout USA to record second biggest win by runs in ODIs – Times of India
NEW DELHI: Zimbabwe delivered a crushing blow to the United States, securing a resounding victory by a staggering margin of 304 runs on Monday at the Cricket World Cup qualifiers.
Zimbabwe’s win is the second-largest winning margin in terms of runs in the history of the ODIs. The biggest margin of victory in the ODIs belongs to India when they thrashed Sri Lanka by 317 runs in Thiruvananthapuram earlier this year.
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Zimbabwe’s win is the second-largest winning margin in terms of runs in the history of the ODIs. The biggest margin of victory in the ODIs belongs to India when they thrashed Sri Lanka by 317 runs in Thiruvananthapuram earlier this year.
In front of their home crowd, Zimbabwe put together an exceptional batting display, amassing their highest ever one-day total of 408-6 in 50 overs. Leading the charge was Sean Williams, who blazed his way to a remarkable 174 runs off just 101 deliveries.
Zimbabwe’s bowlers then dismantled the USA’s batting lineup, dismissing them for a mere 104 runs. This comprehensive victory secured Zimbabwe’s fourth consecutive win in Group A of the tournament.
Wicketkeeper Joylord Gumbie struck a steady 78 at the top of the order but Williams played the starring role as Zimbabwe stepped on the accelerator once the stand-in captain arrived at the crease.
Williams hit 21 fours and five sixes before he was caught in the deep in the penultimate over, with Sikandar Raza scoring 48 off 27 balls and Ryan Burl hammering 47 off just 16 deliveries.
Only three USA batters reached double figures as Richard Ngarava and Raza both took two wickets while three run outs compounded a dismal performance from the Americans.
(With AFP Inputs)
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