News for 'Harare'

Rahul-Parthiv script opening partnership record vs England

Rahul-Parthiv script opening partnership record vs England

Rediff.com18 Dec 2016

Here are the statistical highlights from the third day's play of the fifth and final cricket Test between India and England in Chennai.

PHOTOS: Herath hat-trick wrecks Australia; Lanka sense victory

PHOTOS: Herath hat-trick wrecks Australia; Lanka sense victory

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

Rangana Herath claimed his maiden Test hat-trick as 21 wickets tumbled on a frantic second day with hosts Sri Lanka closing in on a series-clinching victory against Australia in the second Test in Galle on Friday.

Number crunching: India set new highs vs UAE

Number crunching: India set new highs vs UAE

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

Statistician Rajneesh Gupta has interesting numbers from India's Asia Cup match against the UAE. Check them out.

Hafeez century powers Pakistan to crushing win

Hafeez century powers Pakistan to crushing win

Rediff.com29 Aug 2013

An unbeaten 136 from Mohammad Hafeez laid the platform for Pakistan as they beat Zimbabwe by 90 runs in the second one-day international in Harare on Thursday.

Kohli hundred as India cruise past Zimbabwe in first ODI

Kohli hundred as India cruise past Zimbabwe in first ODI

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

Chasing a modest target of 228, which was possible thanks to Pakistan-born batsman Sikandar Raza, who top-scored with a patient 82, and Elton Chigumbura's 34-ball 43, the World champions had things their way while winning with 31 balls to spare at the Harare Sports Club.

We got more out of T20s than ODIs: Dhoni

We got more out of T20s than ODIs: Dhoni

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

On the captain himself not getting to bat much during the series, Dhoni said, "Difficult one, we did what was right to put in the opposition (in the ODIs). We decided to do what was the right way to play cricket." Dhoni said that this series helped the team develop a pool of 10-12 fast bowlers.

Cremer rises to the top to rally Zimbabwe against Lanka

Cremer rises to the top to rally Zimbabwe against Lanka

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

Captain Graeme Cremer scored his maiden Test century on Monday to help Zimbabwe avoid the follow-on as they scored 373 in reply to Sri Lanka's 537 in the first Test.

Captain Rahane slams batsmen after T20 loss to Zimbabwe

Captain Rahane slams batsmen after T20 loss to Zimbabwe

Rediff.com19 Jul 2015

Captain Ajinkya Rahane on Sunday blamed his batsmen after India went down to Zimbabwe by 10 runs despite chasing a modest total, in the second T20 International against Zimbabwe, in Harare.

Formidable India hope to continue domination against Zimbabwe in T20Is

Formidable India hope to continue domination against Zimbabwe in T20Is

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

With the One-Day International series proving to be a stroll in the park, Mahendra Singh Dhoni would look to finish the tour of Zimbabwe with another dominant performance when he leads India in the three-match Twenty20 series against the hosts, starting in Harare, on Saturday.

India complete 3-0 sweep over Zimbabwe after 10-wkt win

India complete 3-0 sweep over Zimbabwe after 10-wkt win

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

In what turned out to be one of the most one-sided matches in recent times, Mahendra Singh Dhoni's young side outclassed the hosts in all departments, first bowling them out for 123, their lowest total in the series, and then romping home in 21.5 overs.

Wasim puts Zimbabwe in a spin to claim first T20 for Pakistan

Wasim puts Zimbabwe in a spin to claim first T20 for Pakistan

Rediff.com27 Sep 2015

Left-arm spinner Imad Wasim took four wickets to spin Pakistan to a 13-run victory over Zimbabwe in the first of two Twenty20 Internationals at Harare Sports Club on Sunday.

Sran, Bumrah help India ease past Zimbabwe

Sran, Bumrah help India ease past Zimbabwe

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

Seamer Barinder Sran made his first outing in a Twenty20 International memorable, returning the best figures by an Indian debutant in the format as the visitors beat Zimbabwe by 10 wickets, in Harare, on Monday.

Master huntsman 'Kohli is from another planet'

Master huntsman 'Kohli is from another planet'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

Virat Kohli appears able to produce miracles with his bat and the India captain masterminded yet another successful chase in Sunday's run-feast against England to enhance his reputation as the second innings king of one-day cricket.

I was looking to stay calm but inside I was nervous: Rahane

I was looking to stay calm but inside I was nervous: Rahane

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

India skipper Ajinkya Rahane said it was difficult to hold nerves when Zimbabwe looked like pulling away when home skipper Elton Chigumbura was batting solid from one end in the first ODI of the three-match series in Harare.

Rahane to lead India for Zimbabwe ODIs, T20s; Dhoni, Kohli rested

Rahane to lead India for Zimbabwe ODIs, T20s; Dhoni, Kohli rested

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Ajinkya Rahane was chosen as captain of the depleted Indian team for the limited overs tour to Zimbabwe next month as the selectors decided to rest several seniors including Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Virat Kohli.

Our bowlers did a great job to restrict them: Dhoni

Our bowlers did a great job to restrict them: Dhoni

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

India are on course for an effortless ODI series whitewash over Zimbabwe but skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni said he is concerned about the lack of opportunities for most of his batsmen in the tour so far. India posted an eight-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the second One-day International to claim an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series here. "So far, only three of our top batsmen have got the chance to play. In the batting department we would like to make changes," Dhoni said at the post-match presentation ceremony.

Amazing PHOTOS of the month: September

Amazing PHOTOS of the month: September

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last month.

World Cup: Williams guides Zimbabwe to nervous win over UAE

World Cup: Williams guides Zimbabwe to nervous win over UAE

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

Sean Williams ensured Zimbabwe would not become the first top tier side to lose to United Arab Emirates when his counter-attacking half century secured a four-wicket victory in their World Cup clash in Nelson on Thursday.

Debutant Worker powers New Zealand to T20 triumph

Debutant Worker powers New Zealand to T20 triumph

Rediff.com9 Aug 2015

George Worker compiled a brisk 62 off just 38 balls on his international debut to enable New Zealand to complete their brief limited overs tour of Zimbabwe with an easy 80-run win in their only Twenty20 international on Sunday.

Team India eye T20 domination after ODI clean sweep

Team India eye T20 domination after ODI clean sweep

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

After an emphatic ODI clean-sweep, India would be looking to continue their dominance when they square off against Zimbabwe in a couple of Twenty20 Internationals starting in Harare on Friday.

Zimbabwe take nine Pakistan wickets on opening day

Zimbabwe take nine Pakistan wickets on opening day

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

Zimbabwe captured nine Pakistan wickets for 249 runs on the opening day of the first Test in Harare on Tuesday after a frustrating ninth-wicket partnership between Saeed Ajmal and Junaid Khan.

India consolidates No 1 ranking in ICC ODI list

India consolidates No 1 ranking in ICC ODI list

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

World champions India have consolidated their top rank on the ICC ODI Team Rankings after sweeping the series against Sri Lanka, which concluded in Ranchi on Sunday.

10 countries that are poorer than WhatsApp

10 countries that are poorer than WhatsApp

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

Let's look at 10 well-known nations that have GDP less than the price Facebook paid for the chat service.

Super-chaser Virat Kohli matches Tendulkar!

Super-chaser Virat Kohli matches Tendulkar!

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

Since Virat Kohli's ODI debut, India have successfully chased a total of 300-plus eight times, with Kohli scoring hundreds in six matches. This and many more interesting facts are recorded in the statistical highlights from the first of the 3-match ODI series played between India and England at Pune Sunday.

When Dhoni 'the finisher' failed to finish!

When Dhoni 'the finisher' failed to finish!

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, rated as one of the best finishers in limited overs cricket, hailed Zimbabwe pacer Neville Madziva, who bowled a superb final over to give the hosts a thrilling two-run victory in the first T20 International in Harare, on Saturday.

Charges framed against Chhota Rajan, 3 others in fake passport case

Charges framed against Chhota Rajan, 3 others in fake passport case

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Special CBI Judge Vinod Kumar passed the order after Rajan, produced before the court via video conferencing, pleaded not guilty and claimed trial.

Will Dhoni lead young Zimbabwe-bound Indian squad?

Will Dhoni lead young Zimbabwe-bound Indian squad?

Rediff.com19 May 2016

The national selection committee, under Sandeep Patil, is likely to leave it to limited-overs' captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni to decide on his availability for the short tour of Zimbabwe, from June 11-20.

The killing of Cecil, the beloved lion, has outraged the world

The killing of Cecil, the beloved lion, has outraged the world

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

An American dentist is identified to be the hunter of Zimbabwe's most famous lion, and he's now receiving death threats on the Internet

ICC ODI Rankings: India grab No 1 spot

ICC ODI Rankings: India grab No 1 spot

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Good times are here for the Men in Blue! Their dominating performance against England coupled with Australia's shock loss to Zimbabwe made India the sole No 1 team in the latest ICC ODI rankings issued in Dubai.

De Villiers, Du Plessis tons seal SA win over Australia

De Villiers, Du Plessis tons seal SA win over Australia

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

AB de Villiers and Faf du Plessis struck sublime centuries as South Africa chased down a massive score to beat Australia by seven wickets in the second One-Day International of the triangular series on Wednesday.

Piedt's record haul leads South Africa to big win

Piedt's record haul leads South Africa to big win

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

Dane Piedt produced the best performance by a debutant South African spinner as the Proteas thumped Zimbabwe by nine wickets to retain their number one status following the one-off conTest at the Harare Sports Club on Tuesday.

Chhota Rajan's sisters want to meet him on 'Bhai Dooj'; court tells CBI to consider

Chhota Rajan's sisters want to meet him on 'Bhai Dooj'; court tells CBI to consider

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

A Delhi court on Friday directed the Central Bureau of Investigation to consider the plea of underworld don Chhota Rajan's sisters, who sought its permission to meet their brother currently in the probe agency's custody, on the occasion of 'Bhai Dooj', saying they have not met him for the past 27 years and wanted to bless him.

Zimbabwe face uphill task after Younus double ton hoists Pakistan

Zimbabwe face uphill task after Younus double ton hoists Pakistan

Rediff.com7 Sep 2013

Pakistan's most accomplished batsman Younus Khan completed an unbeaten double century on Friday to turn the course of the first Test against Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club. At the close Zimbabwe, set 342 for victory when Pakistan declared their second innings closed at 419 for nine, were 13 for one after Tino Mawoyo was dismissed lbw for two by off-spinner Saeed Ajmal.

Younis digs Pakistan out of trouble against Zimbabwe

Younis digs Pakistan out of trouble against Zimbabwe

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

Batsman Youni s Khan struck an unbeaten half-century to help Pakistan out of early trouble in their second innings on day three of the first Test against Zimbabwe at Harare Sports Club on Thursday.

Shehzad heroics seal series win for Pakistan

Shehzad heroics seal series win for Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Aug 2013

Ahmed Shehzad's impressive form continued as he struck an unbeaten 98 to help Pakistan beat Zimbabwe by 19 runs and wrap up the Twenty20 series in the second match at Harare Sports Club on Saturday.

India crush Zimbabwe by 62 runs to seal ODI series 2-0

India crush Zimbabwe by 62 runs to seal ODI series 2-0

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

India rode on a solid all-round performance to comfortably crush Zimbabwe by 62 runs in the second One-day International, thereby taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series in Harare on Sunday.

Last thing I am thinking about is retiring, says injured Clarke

Last thing I am thinking about is retiring, says injured Clarke

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Australia captain Michael Clarke has dismissed any suggestions he might quit One-day cricket after returning home from Zimbabwe tour with a hamstring injury.

Batting a worry for India ahead of second Zimbabwe ODI

Batting a worry for India ahead of second Zimbabwe ODI

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

Pushed to the brink before managing a narrow win in the opening One-Day International, India will have to quickly sort out its middle-order batting woes when it takes on a spirited Zimbabwe in the second match in Harare, on Sunday.

Utseya hat-trick in vain as South Africa beat Zimbabwe

Utseya hat-trick in vain as South Africa beat Zimbabwe

Rediff.com29 Aug 2014

South Africa survived a batting collapse precipitated by a hat-trick from spinner Prosper Utseya to beat Zimbabwe by 61 runs in the third match of the triangular series on Friday.

Of Raina's impressive batting average and Dhon's cool captaincy

Of Raina's impressive batting average and Dhon's cool captaincy

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

India finished at the heap of Pool B after beating Zimbabwe by six wickets in their final league match in Auckland on Saturday after Suresh Raina and captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni combined well to take the team across the finish line. Here are the statistical highlights of the ICC Cricket World Cup match between India and Zimbabwe.