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England rout Zimbabwe

July 06, 2003 20:47 IST

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England eased to a six-wicket win over Zimbabwe on Sunday to book a place in the triangular one-day final against South Africa.

Paceman Darren Gough took four for 26 as Zimbabwe were routed for 92 in just 24.5 overs after being asked to bat first.

England initially made hard work of their reply after Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak matched Gough by taking four wickets to reduce the hosts to 25-4.

But Andrew Flintoff calmed frayed nerves with an undefeated 47, including 18 off one Andy Blignaut over, to guide England home in 17.5 overs, sharing a stand of 70 with captain Michael Vaughan in 59 balls.

Zimbabwe's total was their lowest in a one-day international against England, eclipsing their 114 at Old Trafford in 2000.

It was also their second lowest in all one-dayers, following their capitulation for 38 against Sri Lanka during the 2001-02 season.


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