<strong>5 Talking Points of the Zimbabwe v India 2nd ODI:</strong> 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.

<strong>Here are the</strong> <strong>5 Talking Points of the Zimbabwe v India 2nd ODI:</strong>

<strong>1. Architectural opening partnership for India: </strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/07/Ajinkya-Rahane-Murali-Vijay-2-India-v-Zimbabwe-AP.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-24328" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Ajinkya-Rahane-Murali-Vijay-2-India-v-Zimbabwe-AP.jpg" alt="Improved India" width="362" height="234" sizes="(max-width: 362px) 100vw, 362px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-24328" class="wp-caption-text">Ajinkya Rahane Murali Vijay. (Photo Source: Associated Press)</figcaption>

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.

<strong>2. Glamorous performance by Indian pacers: </strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/07/Dhawal-Kulkarni-India-Latest.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-24335" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Dhawal-Kulkarni-India-Latest.jpg" alt="Dhawal Kulkarni" width="408" height="276" sizes="(max-width: 408px) 100vw, 408px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-24335" class="wp-caption-text">Dhawal Kulkarni. (Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption>

Defending a total of 271 runs on the board, the Indian pacers performed incredibly well and maintained a steady line and length. Sibanda, Masakadza and most importantly the skipper, Elton Chigumbura were dismissed in the first 10 overs of the innings. Bhuvaneshwar Kumar took two of the victims while Kulkarni started off the proceedings by dismissing Sibanda early on. In fact, Bhuvaneshwar was ecstatically economical in the game and maintained a steady line and length. The pacers did set up the much needed tone for the chase. As a matter of fact, Bhuvi was the leading wicket taker of the match with 4 wickets by conceding just 33 runs in his 10 overs.

<strong>3. The spinning duo came off well for India: </strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/07/Harbhajan-Singh-Ajinkya-Rahane-India-AP.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-24334" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Harbhajan-Singh-Ajinkya-Rahane-India-AP.jpg" alt="Harbhajan Singh ODI Latest" width="403" height="258" sizes="(max-width: 403px) 100vw, 403px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-24334" class="wp-caption-text">Harbhajan Singh. (Photo Source: Associated Press)</figcaption>

Indeed, Harbhajan Singh and Axar Patel maintained a decent line and length today and extracted the fullest from the track. The pitch assisted the spinners extremely well and Bhajji and Axar Patel made full utilization of the same. Also, both of them were decently economical. Axar bowled Sean Williams while Harbhajan took the wicket of Sikandar Raza. Bhajji conceded 29 runs in his 10 overs while Patel gave away 40 runs in his quota of 10.

<strong>4. Satisfactory performance from the Indian middle order: </strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/07/Ambati-Rayudu-India-v-Zimbabwe.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-24116" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Ambati-Rayudu-India-v-Zimbabwe.jpg" alt="Ambati Rayudu" width="397" height="279" sizes="(max-width: 397px) 100vw, 397px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-24116" class="wp-caption-text">Ambati Rayudu. (Photo Source: Associated Press)</figcaption>

After the opening partnership managed to set up the base for the team, the middle order somehow took India to a well poised score of 271 runs. The batsmen in the likes of Manoj Tiwary, Robin Uthappa and Stuart Binny managed to get starts but did not manage to convert them into big ones. However that might be the case as some risks had to be taken to ensure that India reaches a competitive total. Stuart Binny&#8217;s cameo of 25 runs was pretty much precious for the team&#8217;s perspective.

<strong>5. Top order instability of Zimbabwean batting got exposed again: </strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/07/Dhawal-Kulkarni-India-v-Zimbabwe.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-24319" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Dhawal-Kulkarni-India-v-Zimbabwe.jpg" alt="India defeats Zimbabwe" width="408" height="275" sizes="(max-width: 408px) 100vw, 408px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-24319" class="wp-caption-text">Dhawal Kulkarni. (Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption>

The top order and the higher middle order of Zimbabwe failed to score big for yet another time. However, Chamu Chibabha played a decent knock of 72 runs. But literally there were none to assist him. In fact, the skipper, Chigumbura was dismissed for a score of 5 runs which made situations worse for the team. A partnership lacked in the top order which made the chase distant for the Zimbabweans. For the second consecutive time, the top order failed to come in handy.

<p><strong>5 Talking Points of the Zimbabwe v India 2nd ODI:</strong> 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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<h3><strong>Here are the</strong>&nbsp;<strong>5 Talking Points of the Zimbabwe v India 2nd ODI:</strong></h3>
<h4><strong>1.&nbsp;Architectural opening partnership for India: </strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_24328" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-24328" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/07/Ajinkya-Rahane-Murali-Vijay-2-India-v-Zimbabwe-AP.jpg"><amp-img class=" wp-image-24328" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Ajinkya-Rahane-Murali-Vijay-2-India-v-Zimbabwe-AP.jpg" alt="Improved India" width="362" height="234" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-24328" class="wp-caption-text">Ajinkya Rahane Murali Vijay. (Photo Source: Associated Press)</figcaption></figure>
<p>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.</p>
<h4><strong>2. Glamorous performance by Indian pacers: </strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_24335" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-24335" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/07/Dhawal-Kulkarni-India-Latest.jpg"><amp-img class=" wp-image-24335" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Dhawal-Kulkarni-India-Latest.jpg" alt="Dhawal Kulkarni" width="408" height="276" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-24335" class="wp-caption-text">Dhawal Kulkarni. (Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Defending a total of 271 runs on the board, the Indian pacers performed incredibly well and maintained a steady line and length. Sibanda, Masakadza and most importantly the skipper, Elton Chigumbura were dismissed in the first 10 overs of the innings. Bhuvaneshwar Kumar took two of the victims while Kulkarni started off the proceedings by dismissing Sibanda early on. In fact, Bhuvaneshwar was ecstatically economical in the game and maintained a steady line and length. The pacers did set up the much needed tone for the chase. As a matter of fact, Bhuvi was the leading wicket taker of the match with 4 wickets by conceding just 33 runs in his 10 overs.</p>
<h4><strong>3. The spinning duo came off well for India: </strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_24334" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-24334" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/07/Harbhajan-Singh-Ajinkya-Rahane-India-AP.jpg"><amp-img class=" wp-image-24334" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Harbhajan-Singh-Ajinkya-Rahane-India-AP.jpg" alt="Harbhajan Singh ODI Latest" width="403" height="258" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-24334" class="wp-caption-text">Harbhajan Singh. (Photo Source: Associated Press)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Indeed, Harbhajan Singh and Axar Patel maintained a decent line and length today and extracted the fullest from the track. The pitch assisted the spinners extremely well and Bhajji and Axar Patel made full utilization of the same. Also, both of them were decently economical. Axar bowled Sean Williams while Harbhajan took the wicket of Sikandar Raza. Bhajji&nbsp;conceded 29 runs in his 10 overs while Patel gave away&nbsp;40 runs in his quota of 10.</p>
<h4><strong>4.&nbsp;Satisfactory performance from the Indian middle order: </strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_24116" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-24116" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/07/Ambati-Rayudu-India-v-Zimbabwe.jpg"><amp-img class=" wp-image-24116" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Ambati-Rayudu-India-v-Zimbabwe.jpg" alt="Ambati Rayudu" width="397" height="279" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-24116" class="wp-caption-text">Ambati Rayudu. (Photo Source: Associated Press)</figcaption></figure>
<p>After the opening partnership managed to set up the base for the team, the middle order somehow took India to a well poised score of 271 runs. The batsmen in the likes of Manoj Tiwary, Robin Uthappa and Stuart Binny managed to get starts but did not manage to convert them into big ones. However that might be the case as some risks had to be taken to ensure that India reaches a competitive total. Stuart Binny’s cameo of 25 runs was pretty much precious for the team’s perspective.</p>
<h4><strong>5.&nbsp;Top order instability of Zimbabwean batting got exposed again: </strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_24319" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-24319" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/07/Dhawal-Kulkarni-India-v-Zimbabwe.jpg"><amp-img class=" wp-image-24319" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Dhawal-Kulkarni-India-v-Zimbabwe.jpg" alt="India defeats Zimbabwe" width="408" height="275" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-24319" class="wp-caption-text">Dhawal Kulkarni. (Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The top order and the higher middle order of Zimbabwe failed to score big for yet another time. However, Chamu Chibabha played a decent knock of 72 runs. But literally there were none to assist him. In fact, the skipper, Chigumbura was dismissed for a score of 5 runs which made situations worse for the team. A partnership lacked in the top order which made the chase distant for the Zimbabweans. For the second consecutive time, the top order failed to come in handy.</p>

<p><strong>5 Talking Points of the Zimbabwe v India 2nd ODI:</strong> 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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<h3><strong>Here are the</strong> <strong>5 Talking Points of the Zimbabwe v India 2nd ODI:</strong></h3>
<h4><strong>1. Architectural opening partnership for India: </strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_24328" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-24328" style="width: 362px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/07/Ajinkya-Rahane-Murali-Vijay-2-India-v-Zimbabwe-AP.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-24328" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Ajinkya-Rahane-Murali-Vijay-2-India-v-Zimbabwe-AP.jpg" alt="Improved India" width="362" height="234" sizes="(max-width: 362px) 100vw, 362px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-24328" class="wp-caption-text">Ajinkya Rahane Murali Vijay. (Photo Source: Associated Press)</figcaption></figure>
<p>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.</p>
<h4><strong>2. Glamorous performance by Indian pacers: </strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_24335" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-24335" style="width: 408px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/07/Dhawal-Kulkarni-India-Latest.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-24335" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Dhawal-Kulkarni-India-Latest.jpg" alt="Dhawal Kulkarni" width="408" height="276" sizes="(max-width: 408px) 100vw, 408px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-24335" class="wp-caption-text">Dhawal Kulkarni. (Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Defending a total of 271 runs on the board, the Indian pacers performed incredibly well and maintained a steady line and length. Sibanda, Masakadza and most importantly the skipper, Elton Chigumbura were dismissed in the first 10 overs of the innings. Bhuvaneshwar Kumar took two of the victims while Kulkarni started off the proceedings by dismissing Sibanda early on. In fact, Bhuvaneshwar was ecstatically economical in the game and maintained a steady line and length. The pacers did set up the much needed tone for the chase. As a matter of fact, Bhuvi was the leading wicket taker of the match with 4 wickets by conceding just 33 runs in his 10 overs.</p>
<h4><strong>3. The spinning duo came off well for India: </strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_24334" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-24334" style="width: 403px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/07/Harbhajan-Singh-Ajinkya-Rahane-India-AP.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-24334" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Harbhajan-Singh-Ajinkya-Rahane-India-AP.jpg" alt="Harbhajan Singh ODI Latest" width="403" height="258" sizes="(max-width: 403px) 100vw, 403px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-24334" class="wp-caption-text">Harbhajan Singh. (Photo Source: Associated Press)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Indeed, Harbhajan Singh and Axar Patel maintained a decent line and length today and extracted the fullest from the track. The pitch assisted the spinners extremely well and Bhajji and Axar Patel made full utilization of the same. Also, both of them were decently economical. Axar bowled Sean Williams while Harbhajan took the wicket of Sikandar Raza. Bhajji conceded 29 runs in his 10 overs while Patel gave away 40 runs in his quota of 10.</p>
<h4><strong>4. Satisfactory performance from the Indian middle order: </strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_24116" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-24116" style="width: 397px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/07/Ambati-Rayudu-India-v-Zimbabwe.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-24116" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Ambati-Rayudu-India-v-Zimbabwe.jpg" alt="Ambati Rayudu" width="397" height="279" sizes="(max-width: 397px) 100vw, 397px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-24116" class="wp-caption-text">Ambati Rayudu. (Photo Source: Associated Press)</figcaption></figure>
<p>After the opening partnership managed to set up the base for the team, the middle order somehow took India to a well poised score of 271 runs. The batsmen in the likes of Manoj Tiwary, Robin Uthappa and Stuart Binny managed to get starts but did not manage to convert them into big ones. However that might be the case as some risks had to be taken to ensure that India reaches a competitive total. Stuart Binny&#8217;s cameo of 25 runs was pretty much precious for the team&#8217;s perspective.</p>
<h4><strong>5. Top order instability of Zimbabwean batting got exposed again: </strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_24319" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-24319" style="width: 408px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/07/Dhawal-Kulkarni-India-v-Zimbabwe.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-24319" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Dhawal-Kulkarni-India-v-Zimbabwe.jpg" alt="India defeats Zimbabwe" width="408" height="275" sizes="(max-width: 408px) 100vw, 408px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-24319" class="wp-caption-text">Dhawal Kulkarni. (Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The top order and the higher middle order of Zimbabwe failed to score big for yet another time. However, Chamu Chibabha played a decent knock of 72 runs. But literally there were none to assist him. In fact, the skipper, Chigumbura was dismissed for a score of 5 runs which made situations worse for the team. A partnership lacked in the top order which made the chase distant for the Zimbabweans. For the second consecutive time, the top order failed to come in handy.</p>

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 righ