ZIM vs NED 1st ODI Results

3:04 PM IST Right then, that's all from this game. Netherlands have bounced back in a fighting manner and have taken the lead in the series 1-0. On the other hand, it was a learning curve for Zimbabwe and they need to start afresh in the second game and rectify the mistakes they did in this game. The second ODI of the series will be played on Thursday, 23rd of March. The first ball will be bowled at 1.00 pm IST (7.30 am GMT). As always, you can join us in advance for the build-up. Until then, take care and goodbye!

3:03 PM IST Teja Nidamanuru is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his match-winning century. He says that the team combination is such that he bats at number 7 which gives a nice balance. Adds that you dream about these moments and he is excited and proud of this effort. Mentions that the plan was to build partnership and take the game deep which they were able to do. Tells that Wellington Masakadza bowled well and Zimbabwe were good, but is happy that they got the better of them.

3:01 PM IST Scott Edwards, the victorious skipper of Netherlands says it hasn't sunk in yet as a victory after this long feels really good. He adds that we were holding on to a little bit of faith after the dismissal of Colin Ackermann but Teja Nidamanuru and all did sensationally and helped the team over the line. Tells that victory in the first game feels so good that too after being way ahead in the start and getting to chase down such a total it feels good. Closes by saying that it feels amazing to break the jinx of defeats on a trot and is delighted at the moment.

2:59 PM IST Craig Ervine, the captain of Zimbabwe says that Netherlands quicks used the conditions really well, but it was a great innings from Clive Madande. Adds that there was extra bounce, but it got better slightly. Tells that they could have bowled a bit better a tighten up things, but dropping catches always hurts you. Praise Teja Nidamanuru for his excellent innings and hopes that they put on a better performance in the field in the next game. Informs Sean Williams will be fit for the second ODI.

2:54 PM IST Presentation Time...

2:46 PM IST After being asked to bat first Zimbabwe started off poorly and were 7 down on a score of 98 but the tail wagged and wagged in some style as they built partnerships and helped the team to score 249 before getting bundled out. Wicket-keeper Clive Madande was outstanding for the hosts as he was the last to depart on a score of 74. For the visitors it was Fred Klaassen that stood out on top as he took 3 wickets and was very well supported by Paul van Meekeren as he grabbed a couple too. Brandon Glover, Vikramjit Singh and Shariz Ahmad took a wicket each as well.