Rayudu's unbeaten century lifts India to 255 vs Zim
July 10, 2015  16:17
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India 255-6 (50 ovs) vs Zim | Scorecard

Rayudu plays a powerful shot straight back past the bowler Panyangara for another four as India continue their assault.

Just two balls into the over before Panyangara walks off the field with some discomfort, perhaps some side strain on the left side.

Tiripano called in to finish the over. He starts with a wide delivery before Binny hits the next ball to sweeper cover for two runs.

The pacer bowls another full toss which Binny mishits down the ground for two more runs.

However, he falls off the next delivery. The right-hander throws his bat at a wide delivery which is a bit slower and gets an edge to be caught behind after a fine innings of 77 from 76 balls, after having added 160 runs for the sixth wicket with Rayudu to guide India to a competitive total.

Axar Patel gets off the mark with a single in the final over off Vitori, handing the strike back to Rayudu.

Rayudu hammers a short wide delivery through the off-side for a four to take his score to 123, his highest score in ODIs.

Vitori bowls a good yorker which Rayudu taps on the off-side for one. Axar is beaten by a full delivery but Rayudu calls him for a quick run.

Rayudu attempts a fancy shot off the last ball but fails to make connection as India finish on a healthy 255 for six in their 50 overs.

Rayudu played a superb innings of 124 not out from 133 balls, hitting 12 fours and a six and is congratulated by the Zimbabwean players on his way back to the pavilion.

India were struggling at 87 for five at one stage before Rayudu led the recovery with a superb century, putting on 160 runs from 149 balls for the sixth wicket with Binny, who hit a quickfire 77 from 76 balls.

India cut loose at the end, hitting 90 runs from the last 10 overs.

They will be feeling confident of defending this total with the pitch offering a little bit of assistance to the pacers, while the spinners are also getting some turn.
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