Zimbabwe vs India 2013: First ODI - Player ratings for Zimbabwe

Sikandar Raza Butt

India sealed a comprehensive six-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the first ODI of the 5-match series at Harare Sports Club. Here are the Zimbabwean players’ ratings from the match:

Vusi Sibanda: 6/10

He almost made the Indians regret the decision of bowling first; he negotiated the early swing of the Indian pacers well. But in his innings of 34, he consumed 72 deliveries – resulting in the run-rate dropping to 3 runs a over. He was trapped by a googly from Mishra.

Sikandar Raza Butt: 9/10

Sikandar Raza gave a slow but steady start to Zimbabwe as he put on a 72-run opening stand on a difficult track. Unlike Sibanda, he made the most of his start, going on to bring up his first ODI half-century. This Pakistan-born opener laid a good platform for Zimbabwe to post a decent total.

Sean Williams: 4/10

Williams came into bat when Zimbabwe were in a good position. He was unable to rotate the strike, resulting in the run rate dipping further. He got out to a regular off-break from part time bowler Suresh Raina after getting his eye in. His bowling was not effective either.

Hamilton Masakadza: 4/10

Coming in ahead of the in-form Taylor, Masakadza tried to increase the run rate. His brief stay at the crease was ended by another googly from Mishra, which the Zimbabwean batsmen failed to read in entire match.

Brendon Taylor: 3/10

The Zimbabwean captain failed to capitalise on a decent start and got out to a rather ordinary ball from Unadkat, thus becoming the latter’s first international victim. He failed to have an impact as captain too as he gave away easy runs to the Indians in the middle overs.