1st ODI: India lose 5 Wickets against Zimbabwe, Rayudu hits 50

A second string Indian team started their Zimbabwe tour on a disastrous note, as they lost five wickets for just 87 runs on board in the first ODI at the Harare Sports Club, Harare. Rayudu has been the only saving grace, as he scored a fifty and batting on 65. India were 136/5 in 35 overs. Ajinkya Rahane scored 34. Vijay (1), Manoj Tiwary (2), Uthappa (0), Kedar Jadhav (5) failed to live up to the expectations. For Zimbabwe, Chamu Chibhabha took two wickets.