5 Talking Points of the Zimbabwe v India 2nd ODI

5 Talking Points of the Zimbabwe v India 2nd ODI: After sealing a thin margined victory in the first ODI of the three match series, India looked steady right from the start in the second ODI. Put into bat first, the Indians made a solid start as the opening partnership contributed a century for the team. The effect was coupled by a triggering cameo from Stuart Binny at the death overs of the innings. With the ball too, the Indians maintained steady pressure over the Zimbabweans defending 271 runs on a rather slow track.

As it happened, Zimbabweans crumbled and lost wickets in constant intervals, thereby carving the path for a comprehensive victory for India. India thus won the series with the two straight wins. The visitors won the match by a margin of 62 runs. To recapitulate upon the match proceedings, here go the five talking points of the second ODI between Zimbabwe and India.

Here are the 5 Talking Points of the Zimbabwe v India 2nd ODI:

1. Architectural opening partnership for India:

After failing to perform in the first ODI, Murali Vijay steadied his innings swiftly alongside the skipper, Ajinkya Rahane. Rahane was also architectural today and did not take any extra amount of risks. Owing to the slowness of the track, the opening pair adjusted themselves well and took calculative amount of risks in the partnership. The partnership contributed a total of 112 runs for India and did set up a stern basement for the innings. Rahane was dismissed first in the 25th over at the score of 63 runs. Vijay ultimately managed to strike 72 runs off 95 deliveries when he was dismissed.