Published 20:05 IST, August 18th 2022
India vs Zimbabwe: Bee attacks Ishan Kishan during national anthem in IND vs ZIM 1st ODI
Indian wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan was attacked by a bee while he was religiously singing the national anthem prior to the start of play.
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Indian Men's Cricket Team locked horns against Zimbabwe in first One-Day International of ir three-match series on Thursday. India thrashed Zimbabwe by 10 wickets to win match and take a 1-0 le in series. Meanwhile, an incident occurred before start of match that is garnering a lot of traction on social media. Indian wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan was attacked by a bee while he was singing national anm prior to start of play.
India vs Zimbabwe 1st ODI
In a video that is going viral on various social media platforms, Ishan Kishan can be seen being attacked by a bee at Harare Sports Complex, where first ODI between India and Zimbabwe was held. video shows Ishan trying to get away from insect after it came close to his face during national anm.
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As far as Ishan's performance in first ODI is concerned, left-handed batter did not get an opportunity to bat in match, and neir did he keep wickets as Sanju Samson was doing job for team. Ishan was listed at number three position to bat in game but Indian openers Shikhar Dhawan and Shubman Gill forged an unbeaten partnership of 192 runs to secure a victory for Men in Blue.
India vs Zimbabwe, 1st ODI
Earlier in match, Indian skipper KL Rahul won toss and elected to field first. India bowled Zimbabwe out for 189 runs in 40.3 overs. Zimbabwe skipper Regis Chakabva top-scored for his team as he hit 35 off 51 balls before being dismissed by Axar Patel. Br Evans and Richard Ngarava forged a crucial partnership for home side to rescue ir innings. y scored 33 and 34 runs, respectively.
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Deepak Chahar picked three wickets for India in his first match back from injury. Prasidh Krishna and Axar Patel also picked three wickets each in game, while Mohammed Siraj scalped one wicket to his name.
India n chased down target in just 30.5 overs. Openers Shikhar Dhawan and Shubman Gill forged an unbeaten partnership of 192 runs to help India win by 10 wickets. Dhawan scored 81 off 113 balls, while Gill smashed 82 off just 72 balls. Chahar was named player of match for his outstanding performance with ball.
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20:05 IST, August 18th 2022