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Saturday, March 05, 2011

Zimbabwe 162 all out against New Zealand

Updated at: 1313 PST,  Friday, March 04, 2011
AHMEDABAD: Zimbabwe were all out for 162 in 46.2 overs against New Zealand in their Group A match here at the Sardar Patel Stadium, Motera on Friday.Opener Brendan Taylor (44) and all-rounder Prosper Utseya (36) were the main scorers for Zimbabwe after their captain Elton Chigumbura won the toss and elected to bat.For New Zealand, seamer Tim Southee was the most successful bowler taking three wickets for 29 runs while captain Daniel Vettori and Kyle Mills claimed two wickets each.New Zealand now require to make 163 runs to beat Zimbabwe for their second win from three matches in Group A.Zimbabwe made two changes from the side which defeated Canada. Regis Chakabva Tinashe Panyangara have been brought in for the injured Sean Williams and Christopher Mpofu.New Zealand, defeated by Australia in their last game, left out Jamie How in favour of seamer Kyle Mills.Each of the two teams has played two games, winning and losing apiece so far in the tournament.