Cricket became a joke, ODI match ended in 1 hour, this team made a shameful record in history

Rahul Tiwari

khelja|07-09-2024

ODI: Every day we get to see some record or the other in world cricket. Due to which the thrill of watching cricket increases even more. Till now many such unmatched records have been made in the world of cricket. It is not easy for any player to break them. But today we will not talk about the players but about such a team.

Who made a very shameful record in ODI cricket. Due to which this record is still remembered. Actually, in ODI cricket we get to see 7-8 hours of cricket. But today we will talk about such a one-day match. In which the match ended in just 1 hour.

The match was played between these two teams

Cricket became a joke, ODI match ended in 1 hour, this team made a shameful record in history 1

The match we are talking about today was played between Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka (ZIM vs SL). Actually, the Sri Lankan team toured Zimbabwe in 2004 where a series of 5 ODIs and 2 Test matches were played between the two teams.

Something happened in the third ODI match on this tour. Which no cricket fan had expected. Because, the third ODI match of the series ended in just 1 hour. After which this match was discussed a lot.

Zimbabwe was all out for just 35 runs

In the third ODI match played between Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka, the Zimbabwe team registered a very shameful record. Because, the host team, which came to bat first on the Harare ground, could bat only for 18 overs and was all out for just 35 runs.

No batsman from Zimbabwe could perform well in this match.

No batsman from Zimbabwe could reach double figures. Veteran fast bowler Chaminda Vaas took 4 wickets from Sri Lanka's side.

Sri Lanka won the match easily

Zimbabwe batted first and set a target of 36 runs in 50 overs for Sri Lanka. In response, Sri Lanka easily won the match by 9 wickets. Sri Lanka won this match 244 balls earlier. Due to which Sri Lanka also created history.

Sri Lankan fast bowler Chaminda Vaas was given the Man of the Match award for his excellent bowling. Sri Lanka was successful in winning the 5 match ODI series 5-0.

Zimbabwe had to face defeat 2-0 in the 2 test match series as well.

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