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2. India vs Zimbabwe – Standard Bank ODI series, 27th January 1997

One of the two tied games between the sides was played in Paarl in 1997

In a tri-series held in January 1997 featuring India, South Africa, and Zimbabwe, South Africa held the home advantage and emerged out to be the eventual winners. The third ODI of that series was held between India and Zimbabwe at Paarl and was one of the only two tied ODIs between the two nations.

Batting first after winning the toss, Zimbabwe posted a modest total of 236/8 in their 50 overs riding on Alistair Campbell’s half century and a couple of 40s by Paul Strang and Craig Evans. In reply, India also got to the Zimbabwean total of 236, although in the very last over and after having lost 9 wickets, but couldn’t overhaul it, as Robin Singh, the Indian batsman who was at the crease along with the No. 11, Venkatesh Prasad, was run-out off the penultimate ball of the innings.

Zimbabwe’s Eddo Brandes and India’s Robin Singh were jointly awarded the Man of the Match award.

Result: Match tied.