5. Zimbabwe tour of India, 1st ODI: At Faridabad (Mar 7, 2002)
This match is still remembered for a masterclass innings; Dougie (Douglas) Marillier’s explosive half-century which gave a dramatic victory for Zimbabwe in the very last over and stunned the mighty Indians. Chasing a massive total of 277 that time, the touring Zimbabweans defeated India by 1 wicket with 2 balls to spare. Marillier’s 50 runs came off in just 21 balls which actually built the foundation for his side’s thrilling victory.
Brief Scores: India: 274/ (6 wickets in 50 overs); VVS Laxman: 75, Sourav Ganguly: 57, Heath Streak: 2/53 (10 overs) Zimbabwe: 277/9 in 49.4 overs; Alastair Campbell: 84, Andy Flower: 71, Zaheer Khan 4/47 (10 overs).
Zimbabwe defeated India by 1 wicket with 2 balls to spare.