India romped to a 3-0 series win over Zimbabwe with a hugely inexperienced side, justifying their decision to rest a number of key players.
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KL RAHUL’S GOT ‘IT’
Lokesh Rahul already has two Test tons under his belt, with one in Australia. It was clear that he has the technique. And against Zimbabwe, he proved that he can turn up the heat in ODIs as well. Rahul has shown that if you have a strong base, no format is too difficult.
It's @klrahul11 who takes the Player of the Series award for his 196 runs at an average of 196.00 #ZIMvIND pic.twitter.com/vMEwvUF3Qt
— ICC (@ICC) June 15, 2016
ZIMBABWE HAVE FALLEN WAY BEHIND
Zimbabwe made wholesale changes to their team and support staff before the series but things have only gone from bad to worse. So much so, their own supporters booed them and staged a protest at the ground in the second match. It’s not looking good.
#ZIMvIND STATBYTE!
— Alt Cricket (@AltCricket) June 15, 2016
In the ODI series:
- India averaged 142 runs per wicket
- Zimbabwe averaged 13.9 runs per wicket pic.twitter.com/iBDIrjNgBy
INDIA’S MIDDLE-ORDER IS STILL UNTESTED
It was thought the series would give the Indians a fair idea about the next line of middle order batsmen, in case they need to find replacements for Suresh Raina or even captain MS Dhoni. But with nine, eight and 10 wicket wins for the visitors, their middle order saw little time at the crease.
Dhoni (r) will need to be replaced soon.
BUMRAH IS ON TOP OF HIS GAME
He is just 22 but Jasprit Bumrah exhibits temperament of a much older cricketer. His control and pace have been spot on and Zimbabwe’s batsmen found him difficult to handle. A couple of four-wicket hauls were just rewards for Bumrah. He has a bright future ahead of him.
WATCH Jasprit Bumrah talk about his 2nd four-for of the ODI series, wicket-taking secrets and keeping his cool https://t.co/7HuL5VjuQZ
— BCCI (@BCCI) June 16, 2016
DHONI IS AT HIS BEST WITH YOUNGSTERS
MS Dhoni could have rested for the low profile series but given that India will play hardly any limited overs cricket this year, decided to travel with a second-string team. The wicket-keeper batsman is known to be an excellent guide of young players and showcased his skills once again.
