World Cup 2023, ZIM vs USA: In the qualifier round of the ICC World Cup 2023, Zimbabwe defeated America by a huge margin of 304 runs. This is the second biggest win in ODI cricket history. Batting first, Zimbabwe made a mammoth score of 408 runs. In response to which the American team was reduced to just 104 runs. In this way, Zimbabwe won the match by 304 runs.
Stormy innings of Zimbabwe captain Sean Williams
Earlier, the US team decided to bowl after winning the toss. After losing the toss, the Zimbabwe team came out to bat first and scored 408 runs for 6 wickets in 50 overs. Zimbabwe captain Shaun Williams played a brilliant inning of 174 runs in 101 balls. At the same time, Zimbabwe crossed the 400-run mark in ODI cricket for the first time. Both the teams were face to face at Harare’s Sports Club ground.
Zimbabwe’s biggest win in ODI cricket history
In response to Zimbabwe’s 408 for 6 in 50 overs, the American team was bundled out for just 104 runs. In this way, Zimbabwe recorded the biggest victory in its ODI cricket history. While overall recorded the second biggest win in cricket history. Earlier in the year 1999, Zimbabwe had defeated Kenya by 202 runs in Dhaka ground. On the other hand, talking about the bowlers of Zimbabwe, Richard Ngarwa and Sikandar Raza took 2-2 wickets. While Brad Evans, Luke Jongwe and Ryan Burl got 1-1 success.
Biggest win by runs in ODIs
317 runs – India v Sri Lanka, Thiruvananthapuram, 2023
304 runs – Zimbabwe v USA, Harare, 2023
290 runs – New Zealand v Ireland, Aberdeen, 2008
Biggest win by runs in ODIs for Zimbabwe
304 runs vs USA, Harare, 2023
202 runs vs Kenya, Dhaka, 1999
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