Virat Kohli slams 15th ODI ton as India cruise to 6 wicket victory versus Zimbabwe
Harare:
Virat Kohli had said he would lead India in Zimbabwe by setting examples. His 115 in the opening match at the Harare Sports Club on Wednesday helped India register a comprehensive 6-wicket win after the home team scored 228 for seven wicket in their 50 overs.
Scorecard | Match as it happened
Kohli came to the middle to replace Shikhar Dhawan (17) who was dismissed quite early into the chase. The young skipper lost Rohit Sharma (20) at the other end and it appeared as if the Zimbabwean bowlers might make the most of a track that offered considerable seam and bounce. A seasoned campaigner though, Kohli was quick to wrest the advantage as he slapped 13 boundaries and a six- partnering Ambati Rayudu (63*) in a decisive 159-run third-wicket stand.
Even though India won with 5 overs to spare, the hosts too had a couple of positives to take from the rather one-sided contest….