Rahul ton lifts India to Zimbabwe victory

Harare : Seamer Jasprit Bumrah led the way with four wickets before KL Rahul marked his one-day international debut with an unbeaten century to take India to a nine-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the first ODI at Harare Sports Club on Saturday.

Playing just his second ODI, Bumrah recorded figures of 4 for 28 as the Zimbabweans were bowled out for 168 after India had won the toss and asked the home side to bat.

Although debutant Karun Nair fell early in the Indian chase, KL Rahul and Ambati Rayudu made light work of the target as they forged an unbroken stand of 162.

Rahul finished the game off in style as he launched into the stands to end on 100 not out, while Rayudu was unbeaten on 62.

The second game in the three-match series takes place at the same venue on Monday.