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The scene is set for the Indian assault on a first Test win outside the sub-continent in 15 years, at Bulawayo the second largest city in Zimbabwe. Bulawayo means the killing place, in reference, it is thought, to the site of Mzilikazi�s Hill of Chiefs, where executions of rival tribes were commonplace. India were not up against a strong opponent; Ganguly and his men knew this was their best chance to go for the kill. Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to bat first.