VB Series
Australia, India, Zimbabwe,2003-04 VB Series
Soumya Bhattacharya
15-Apr-2005
At Perth, February 3, 2004 (day/night). India won by four wickets. India 6 pts. Toss: Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe finished the tournament with another heavy defeat - and without a win in seven
completed games. Even so, in a low-voltage match, India's stumbling efforts inspired little
confidence ahead of the finals. Pathan, at least, bowled beautifully, grabbing four wickets and
confirming that he was India's find of the tour. Zimbabwe found his pace and bounce as testing
as India had found Brett Lee's, and could put up only a modest target. However, India lost half
the side for 105, and it was left to Badani, playing a sensible, unhurried innings, to see them
home.
Man of the Match: I. K. Pathan. Attendance: 4,053.