Vaishnavi Sharma claims maiden ODI five-wicket haul as India seal 3-0 sweep
Vaishnavi Sharma's five-wicket haul set up India's 3-0 series sweep against Zimbabwe.
Vaishnavi Sharma took five wickets for 39 runs on her way to a maiden five-wicket haul in ODIs. The 20-year-old became the second-youngest Indian woman to achieve the feat during the third ODI against Zimbabwe at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara.
Zimbabwe were dismissed for 131 after batting first. Vaishnavi removed Beloved Biza, Modester Mupachikwa, Chiedza Dhururu, Michelle Mavunga and Nyasha Gwanzura. Sayali Satghare and Kranti Gaud each claimed two wickets.
India reached the revised target of 132 for the loss of no wickets in 17 overs. Pratika Rawal finished unbeaten on 59 and Shafali Verma remained not out on 51 off 26 balls. The result completed a 3-0 series victory.
CricHubb Take
India's decision to blood Vaishnavi Sharma in the ODI side now carries a clear statistical return after just one series.