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Deepak Chahar ended up with figures of 1-43 in his first outing for team India

Replacing the injured Jasprit Bumrah in the squad, Deepak Chahar had big shoes to fill in when he took the field in the third T20I.Debuting in a series decider against a strong batting unit, the right-arm pacer had his task cut out right from the first over.
With small boundaries and lack of swing making his life worse, Chahar could not quite deliver a debut performance that he would have wanted.However, the young pacer took the big wicket of Jason Roy who was going all guns blazing and threatened India of a massive score.

Deepak Chahar (Mat: 1 Wkt: 1)

Siddarth Kaul showed what promise he holds for Indian cricket

After an impressive debut against Ireland, Siddarth Kaul faced his first major test against England's strong batting lineup on a belter of a wicket in the third game of the series.With Bhuvi and Kuldeep not present in the bowling unit, Kaul was expected to carry forth his
IPL heroics in the series decider.In spite of going for a few runs in his quota of four overs, the man from Punjab accounted for two wickets, including the prized scalp of Jos Buttler. The fast bowler was also good at the death with his yorkers and pace variations.

Siddarth Kaul (Mat: 1 Wkt: 2)

Kuldeep Yadav proved to be India's X-factor in the first game

Bamboozling the English batsmen left, right, and centre, Kuldeep Yadav made the opposition look like a bunch of inexpert cricketers who had no clue of how to play left-arm
wrist spin.Coming into bowl at a stage when England was cruising ahead, Yadav blew away the batsmen with his wily spin bowling and accounted for match-winning figures of 5-24.The youngster, however, couldn't quite weave his magic in the second game as England managed to keep him at bay.

Kuldeep Yadav (Mat: 2 Wkt: 5)

Yuzvendra Chahal failed to make inroads into England's middle order

With just one wicket in three games, Yuzvendra Chahal had to conclude the T20 series on a disappointing note.Coming into the series as one of the major threats, given the English batsmen's
vulnerability to wrist spin, Chahal couldn't quite manage to replicate his heroics from the South African tour.However, the leggie didn't give away too many runs either in any of the games and kept the run flow in check when the batsmen were going hammer and tongs.

Yuzvendra Chahal (Mat: 3 Wkt: 1)

Umesh Yadav caused a problem or two to the English batsmen with his raw pace

Making a comeback into the Indian team after a long gap, Umesh Yadav ended up with satisfactory returns in the T20 series.Barring the last
game, where he was handed over a beating by the opposition's batsmen, Yadav chipped in with timely wickets and impressed one and all with his raw pace.Coming into the team in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah, the paceman's performance has certainly done him no harm going into the ODI series.

Umesh Yadav (Mat: 3 Wkt: 5)

Bhuvneshwar Kumar wasn't quite at his best in the two games he played

With the series played in seam-friendly conditions of England, Bhuvneshwar Kumar was expected to make the ball talk with his skillful swing bowling.However, with conditions turning out to be batsmen-friendly, Kumar had tough outings in both the games he played.While
he was pummeled for 45 runs off his four overs in the first game, he accounted for better figures in the second match in a losing cause.The man from Uttar Pradesh was ruled out of the third game with a stiff back and will be itching to get back into form in the ODI series.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar (Mat: 2 Wkt:1)

Hardik Pandya broke the back of England's batting lineup in the third T20I

Not having to do much of a job with the bat, Hardik Pandya shone brightly with the ball in hand. Delivering his full quota of four overs in all the three games, the younger Pandya proved to be more than a handful for India's captain Kohli.While the first two games saw him chip in with
one wicket in each game, the third encounter witnessed the lanky all-rounder register his career-best figures of 4-38, which helped put brakes on England's barrage.To add further to the glory, Pandya also scored a blistering 33 off 14 balls towards the end to help India score a comfortable victory.

Hardik Pandya (Inn: 2 Runs: 45 | Mat: 3 Wkt: 6)

MS Dhoni too didn't get too many opportunities with the bat in the series

MS Dhoni got a chance to bat only once in the entire series. Pummeling a few lusty blows towards the end of the innings, Dhoni ended up making a handy contribution of 32 runs in a low-scoring second game.However, it was his brilliant glove work behind
the stumps that made a more telling contribution to India's cause in the series.While Dhoni's lightning quick stumpings left the English batsmen clueless, his safe catching helped him register a record five catches in a single innings.

MS Dhoni (Inn: 1 Runs: 32 | Mat: 3 Ct: 5 St: 2)

Suresh Raina got just one opportunity to bat in the entire series

A jam-packed top order meant that Suresh Raina had to be slotted in the middle order of the batting line-up in the series. Also, with the top order batsmen doing the majority of the scoring, Raina was presented with only one opportunity to bat.Coming in at a precarious 22-3
in the second game, the southpaw joined Kohli to steady a sinking Indian ship and lay a platform for putting a respectable total together.Scoring 27 off 20 balls, Raina got off to a decent start but failed to kick on and play a match-winning knock for the team.

Suresh Raina (Inn: 1 Runs: 27)

Virat Kohli made vital contributions to the team's score in the final two games of the series

Having been restricted to play an anchor's role towards the finishing stages of the first game, Virat Kohli was entrusted to play much bigger roles in the other two games.While the Indian skipper stood as the top scorer in a rather paltry total in the second game,
he complemented Rohit perfectly in the final match and weaved together a match-winning partnership.Leaving apart a few "tactical" blemishes spotted by the critics in the second game, Kohli was also hailed for his captaincy, especially for sending in Rahul ahead of himself in the batting order.

Virat Kohli (Inn: 3 Runs: 110)

KL Rahul left the spectators spellbound with his innings in the first T20I

Creaming the ball to all parts of the ground at will, KL Rahul dispatched the English bowlers in the opening game of the series.Coming at No. 3 while chasing eight runs in over, Rahul took off right from the word go as he put the bowling attack under the pump.
With an exquisite strokeplay, which proved the batsman's worth at the top of the order, he registered his second T20I hundred as India cruised home to victory.Rahul, however, couldn't quite repeat his heroics in the succeeding two matches of the series.

KL Rahul (Inn: 3 Runs: 126)

Shikhar Dhawan had a dismal series with the bat

Contrary to the expectations, Shikhar Dhawan failed to impress with the bat in the series. With a good run of form in England in the past, much was expected of the southpaw at the top of the order.However,
Dhawan found the going tough and fell early prey to the English bowlers in all the three games. The man from Delhi will be looking forward to forgetting his form in the T20 series and make an impression in the upcoming ODI games.

Shikhar Dhawan (Mat: 3 Runs: 19)

Rohit Sharma was in scintillating touch in the third T20I

Rohit Sharma emerged to be India's superhero in the series decider played at Bristol on Sunday. The 'Hitman', as he's popularly known, went on to score his 3rd T20I hundred and played a crucial role in helping India chase down a challenging target of 198.
Sharma also lent a helping hand to KL Rahul in the first game when the latter was busy blowing away the England bowlers. With 137 runs in 3 games, at an impressive strike rate of 144.21, the Mumbaikar stood as India's top run-getter in the series and was, justifyingly, adjourned the Man of the Series.

Rohit Sharma (Mat: 3 Runs: 137)

Dhoni turns to physio for Faf du Plessis

South Africa toured India in 2015 and many SA cricketers couldn't bear the humidity and heat in October and were tired. Though Quinton de Kock managed to attain the three-digit score, he lost all his energy to the humidity in the fifth ODI. Faf du Plessis went through the same phase as he approached his hundred. When he attempted to hit a six, unfortunately,
he lost his balance and fell over.The South African star seemed to struggle a lot with his cramps. We could literally see the pain in his eyes. Dhoni then turned his role to that of a physio. He held the legs of du Plessis in the air and allowed his muscles relax till the medical staff arrived in the middle. MS and Faf played together for CSK and the incident showed the good rapport they share. Cricket is a gentleman's game after all.

Dhoni handing over the trophy to youngsters

Cricket is a team game. Each and every individual has a role to play if a team is to win. Generally, the captain collects the trophy, and Dhoni has done it many times. After collecting the trophy, Dhoni always handed over the trophy to youngsters. It is a great gesture because youngsters could enjoy the moment more.
In 2013, India toured West Indies for a tri-series, and Sri Lanka was the third team. Dhoni was injured and Kohli led the side during the league stage. He came back to the team in the final and finished the game in a last-over thriller. When Dhoni received the trophy, he shared it with Kohli as the latter led the team well in the group stages.

Dhoni lets Kohli score winning runs

We have often seen MS Dhoni in the role of a finisher. Gone are those days where he used to handle pressure situations and finishing off the matches in his own style. Nevertheless, he is still one of the best in the business.In the fifth ODI against Sri Lanka in 2017 at Columbo, Dhoni let Virat Kohli play the role of a finisher. In that match,
Kohli played a match-winning knock of 110 from 116 balls. When Kohli was batting on 109, Dhoni came to the crease and took a single in the first ball he faced as he could bring Kohli on strike to score the winning runs. The current captain was all smiles and he scored the winning runs.Dhoni did the same in 2014 ICC World T20 semi-final as well. Dhoni defended a ball so that Kohli could finish the match. "You have batted really well. What else can I gift you?" the then captain quipped.

Dhoni sportsmanship in Ian Bell's controversial run out

India and England locked horns at Trent Bridge in 2011 and in England's second innings. Ian Bell was given run out when he was batting on 137 in a controversial way. Eoin Morgan flicked the last ball of the 66th over to deep square leg where Praveen Kumar was positioned. They ran three and Bell walked half-way down the pitch, then moved to towards dressing room for the tea break,

thinking bowl raced away for four.In the meantime, Abhinav Mukund took the bails off and appealed for a runout. Umpires checked the replays and declared Bell as out. During the break, England captain Andrew Strauss and coach Andy Flower requested Dhoni to withdraw the appeal. The Indian captain withdrew his team's appeal and decided to call back Bell. This gesture made the touring team receive the standing ovation. Dhoni was hailed for upholding the spirit of the game and he won the ICC Spirit of Cricket award for that year.

Dhoni offering captaincy to Saurav Ganguly for one last time

Sourav Ganguly changed the complexion of Indian cricket. He took over when the team was badly affected by the match-fixing scandal. However, with his aggressive captaincy, he led India to many memorable wins.Ganguly played his farewell Test against Australia in Nagpur in November 2008.
Dhoni, who was leading the side asked Ganguly to lead the side as a token of respect for the former captain. Dada never saw this coming and was surprised by this move.Even though he turned down the offer first, Dhoni asked again when the match came to a close, and this time Dada couldn't refuse the offer. Ganguly, one of India's most successful captains, led the side for one more time and one couldn't have asked for a better farewell.

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ICC Cricket World Cup 2015

Match 39, Pool B, India Vs Zimbabwe

Eden Park, Auckland, 14th March 2015

Toss - India, decided to field first

Match Officials

Umpires - C Gaffaney, B Oxenford

TV Umpire - R Tucker

Match Referee - R Mahanama

Scorecard

Zimbabwe Innings - 287

Batting		R	B	4s	6s	SR
Chamu Chibhabha	c Dhawan b Shami	7	16	1	0	43.8
Hamilton Masakadza	c Dhoni b Umesh	2	8	0	0	25.0
Solomon Mire	c Dhoni b Mohit Sharma	9	22	1	0	40.9
Brendan Taylor (c & wk)	c Dhawan b Mohit Sharma	138	110	15	5	125.5
Sean Williams	c & b Ashwin	50	57	3	3	87.7
Craig Ervine	c & b Mohit Sharma	27	41	1	1	65.9
Sikandar Raza	b Shami	28	15	1	3	186.7
Regis Chakabva	c Rohit b Umesh	10	13	0	0	76.9
Tinashe Panyangara	c Umesh b Shami	6	6	1	0	100.0
Tawanda Mupariwa	not out	1	2	0	0	50.0
Tendai Chatara	b Umesh	0	3	0	0	0.0
Extras		9	(b - 0 w - 7, nb - 0, lb - 2)
Total		287	(48.5 Overs, 10 Wickets)

Bowler	O	M	R	W	ER
Tinashe Panyangara	8.4	1	53	2	6.1
Tendai Chatara	10	1	59	0	5.9
Tawanda Mupariwa	10	0	61	0	6.1
Solomon Mire	5	0	29	0	5.8
Sean Williams	5	0	31	0	6.2
Sikandar Raza	8	0	37	1	4.6
Hamilton Masakadza	2	0	15	0	7.5

India Innings - 288/4 (48.4 overs)

Batting		R	B	4s	6s	SR
Rohit Sharma	c S Raza b Panyangara	16	21	2	0	76.2
Shikhar Dhawan	b Panyangara	4	20	1	0	20.0
Virat Kohli	b S Raza	38	48	4	0	79.2
Ajinkya Rahane	run out (S Raza/Brendan Taylor)	19	24	3	0	79.2
Suresh Raina	not out	110	104	9	4	105.8
MS Dhoni (c & wk)	not out	85	76	8	2	111.8
Extras		16	(b - 1 w - 12, nb - 1, lb - 2)
Total		288	(48.4 Overs, 4 Wickets)

Bowler	O	M	R	W	ER
Tinashe Panyangara	8.4	1	53	2	6.1
Tendai Chatara	10	1	59	0	5.9
Tawanda Mupariwa	10	0	61	0	6.1
Solomon Mire	5	0	29	0	5.8
Sean Williams	5	0	31	0	6.2
Sikandar Raza	8	0	37	1	4.6
Hamilton Masakadza	2	0	15	0	7.5

India won by six wickets with 8 ball left

Man of the Match - Suresh Raina