India took a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe on Thursday. India beat Zimbabwe by 10 wickets in the first ODI. The Indian bowlers performed well and bundled out the hosts for 189. At the same time, India won the match in 30.5 overs thanks to the strong innings of openers Shikhar Dhawan (81 not out) and Shubman Gill (81 not out).

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Shikhar Dhawan is enjoying his great rhythm in ODI cricket these days

Shikhar Dhawan is enjoying his great rhythm in ODI cricket these days and he is very impressed with new partner Shubman Gill. He has praised Shubman Gill fiercely. Vice-captain Shikhar Dhawan said after India’s win in the first ODI, “I am enjoying batting with the young (Gill) player which makes me feel like a young man too.” I am enjoying the consistency from West Indies itself. I know once I get to the crease, I can tear down bowlers.

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I have a good rhythm with Shubman Gill

He said, ‘I wanted to rotate the strike and the plan was to get runs fast. I have a good rhythm with Shubman Gill. The way he bats and timings the ball is great to see. He has shown the consistency to convert fifties into big fifties. Let us inform that Gill has played only 7 ODIs so far and has scored 336 runs at an average of 67.2. He played three brilliant half-centuries during this period.

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At the same time, Shikhar Dhawan, apart from Shubman Gill, also praised the fast bowler Deeper Chahar, who returned after recovering from injury. Chahar took 3 wickets for 27 runs in the match against Zimbabwe. Shikhar Dhawan said, ‘Our bowlers did well and after injury it was good to see Chahar hunting three wickets in the comeback match. I am sure he must be feeling confident too.