India celebrate after pulling off yet another close win against Zimbabwe
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A flag flutters at half mast above the Bradman stands as the sun finally set on Zimbabwe
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VVS Laxman took a blinder to get rid of Andy Blignaut and the wheels came off for Zimbabwe
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Sean Ervine was tragically run out and India were back in the hunt
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Sourav Ganguly was desperate as Zimbabwe threatened to run away with the game
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Sean Ervine and Stuart Carlisle had piled on a record 202 runs
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Stuart Carlisle's magnificent century took Zimbabwe to the brink
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Sean Ervine's maiden century was his most important innings for Zimbabwe
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Sean Ervine could innovate when Zimbabwe needed to up the rate of scoring
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Stuart Carlisle made sure he took no risks and yet scored briskly
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Sean Ervine was the perfect partner for Stuart Carlisle
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Stuart Carlisle had to put his head down as three wickets had fallen quickly
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India began well as Lakshmipathy Balaji took a fine catch to dismiss Vusi Sibanda
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It was VVS Laxman who saved the day for India with a magnificent century
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Rohan Gavaskar celebrated his maiden ODI half-century
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VVS Laxman unfurled a wide array of strokes and sent the Zimbabweans scurrying for cover
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Rohan Gavaskar proved an able ally for VVS Laxman
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VVS Laxman put the pressure back on Zimbabwe with some dismissive flicks
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Even with India in trouble VVS Laxman batted fluently
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VVS Laxman continued his charge against the bowlers
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India are 4 for 3 and Zimbabwe are over the moon
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Celebrations all around as Parthiv Patel is sent back for a duck
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Heath Streak struck instantly, removing Sanjay Bangar without a run on the board
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Heath Streak was on the ball from the word go
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The picturesque Adelaide Oval set the scene for a thriller
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