India vs Zimbabwe 2013: Third ODI - Heroes of the Day

Clinical – that’s how India went about their task of annihilating Zimbabwe in the third game of the five-match bilateral ODI series. An improved bowling performance saw them bundle out the hosts for a paltry 183, before coasting to victory in 35.3 overs, losing just three wickets in the process.

With today’s win, India wrapped up the series 3-0, exacting some measure of revenge for the previous tour of the African nation.

Here are the Heroes of the Day:

Amit MIshra

Amit Mishra (4/47 in 10 overs)

The wily leg-spinner once again underlined his worth to this relatively inexperienced Indian side as he picked up four wickets to derail Zimbabwe’s momentum. He broke through in his first over by sending back the dangerous Hamilton Masakadza with a short and slow delivery outside off, inducing a catch to Dinesh Karthik. The very next ball, Mishra removed Malcolm Waller with a flipper, before cleaning up the tail to finish with a flourish.

Having an experienced leg-spinner helps keep the balance of the side, and Mishra’s inclusion for this series has been more than justified.