IND vs ZIM: Twitter Reacts As Sikandar Raza Hits Sensational Century vs India In 3rd ODI
KL Rahul won his third toss in a row but chose to bat to expose his batters to the “challenging” conditions early on. While Shikhar Dhawan patiently saw off the new ball, Rahul looked out of sorts, crawling to 24 off 43 before chopping on for 30 off Brad Evans.
Dhawan launched India’s innings with three fours in his first ten balls, but Zimbabwe responded with tight bowling. When Richard Ngarava and Victor Nyauchi noticed Dhawan pounced on balls that were too short or too full, they stuck to tight lines and good lengths, which kept both India openers in check.
After that, it was all Shubman Gill. He walked in at a time when India was batting at just over four runs per over. He timed the ball perfectly, drove confidently whenever the ball was even slightly pitched up, swept the ball into gaps, and kept the score ticking even as Kishan eased himself in. Gill’s maiden ODI century scored at a much faster rate than any of his teammates propelled India to 289 in the third ODI in Harare.
Sikandar Raza Takes Zimbabwe Close To Victory
Gill survived a close lbw appeal in the 43rd over off Evans, and a review revealed he had a thick edge, but Zimbabwe still got a wicket off that ball, with Kishan run out while the fielders were still appealing for the lbw.
If It was Gill for India, it was Sikandar Raza for Zimbabwe who hit yet another century for his side to kept the team in the chase. It was his 6th ODI century and 3rd century in the last 6 innings. The home side looked out of the game for most part but Raza got an able partner in Brad Evans who both first saw off India spinners and then went after the Indian seamers.
Here is how twitter reacted after Sikandar Raza hit yet another century:
Really happy for Sikandar Raza here. His runs against Bangladesh would have been reduced to no or very little value had he not scored anything of note against India. This innings will really help Raza's reputation.
— Gurkirat Singh Gill (@gurkiratsgill) August 22, 2022
Winning hearts Sikandar Raza @SRazaB24 #INDvZIM
— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) August 22, 2022
3rd ? in 6 ODIs. Yaha ke hum 'Sikandar'#ZIMvIND
— Jigar Mehta (@jigsactin) August 22, 2022
I won't mind if Sikandar Raza wins it for Zimbabwe from here. Would be a crazy finish. #ZIMvIND
— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) August 22, 2022
Hundred by Sikandar Raza in just 87 balls – what an innings this has been by Raza, unbelievable year for him. One of the finest of Zimbabwe cricket! pic.twitter.com/cVKEynZygE
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) August 22, 2022
What a century for SIKANDAR RAZA , he is playing the innings of his life – can he do it for Zimbabwe ? pic.twitter.com/ze85uIKti9
— Asad Abdullah (@asad_qureshi257) August 22, 2022
Taking nothing away from Sikandar Raza….this is a brilliant innings.
— Srinivas R (@srini_r_twit) August 22, 2022
another brilliant hundred from Sikandar Raza.
He has scored 3 hundreds while chasing in the last 6 ODI's – What a player.#ZIMvIND pic.twitter.com/WIF85ndSE7— Muhammad Areeb Uddin Sheikh. #AreebCricketWorld (@areeb_7official) August 22, 2022
Played, Sikandar Raza ?
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) August 22, 2022
Century for Raza – Quality innings under pressure ??#OneFamily #ZIMvIND
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) August 22, 2022
What a remarkable hundred from the Zimbabwe legend, Sikandar Raza, you beauty. 100* from just 87 balls while chasing 290 runs. pic.twitter.com/RHAnjDYuqo
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) August 22, 2022
Sikandar Raza has scored 3 hundreds while chasing in the last 6 ODI's – What a player.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) August 22, 2022
Sikander Raza, you're playing an innings for the ages ??#ZIMvIND
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) August 22, 2022
Dream run continues for Sikandar Raza #ZIMvIND
— Rajesh Khilare (@Cricrajeshpk) August 22, 2022
Hundred for Sikandar Raza. He has been a chasing machine for Zimbabwe lately.
— Shivani Shukla (@iShivani_Shukla) August 22, 2022
Man has some special class, another brilliant knock. What a century sikandar Raza. What a player, brilliant talent in Zimbabwe Cricket. Hats off ? pic.twitter.com/KMSBsNhkLE
— Fatima Masroor (@beingfatyma_) August 22, 2022
