IND vs ZIM 1st ODI, Deepak Chahar: Deepak Chahar was a bit nervous while playing his first international match after almost seven months. However, he managed to wreak havoc on the Zimbabwe batsmen with his precise length. Chahar bowled brilliantly in the first ODI against Zimbabwe. He played an important role in India’s victory and took three wickets.
After the match, Deepak Chahar said, “It was a bit difficult while bowling because when you are playing an international match after six and a half months, you are always nervous. Before coming here I played four-five practice matches. Were.” Chahar got off to a strong start, bowling mainly in the good length area, as he quickly showed the way to the pavilion for the hosts’ openers.
Chahar’s impressive performance is good news for India ahead of the Asia Cup and T20 World Cup, where he is included in the team as a reserve player. “But playing for the country, you wanted to do well. You want to feel better physically and mentally,” he said.
Vice-captain Shikhar Dhawan and Shubman Gill hit unbeaten half-centuries to chase down 190 in 30.5 overs in India’s 10-wicket win to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
Dhawan 81 and Gill scored 82 runs and shared an unbeaten 190-run partnership. Dhawan said, “I am enjoying batting with the youngster (Gill) and I also feel like a youngster. I did well in West Indies too. I knew once I was set up , so I don’t give up on the bowlers. My rhythm is well settled with Gill. It’s nice to see the way he bats. He has shown consistency in converting fifties into big scores. Dhawan at the slip I also took two good catches and are happy with Chahar’s impressive comeback at the international level.