India vs Zimbabwe, 8th Match at Adelaide, , Jan 24 2004 - Cricket Photos

RESULT
8th Match (D/N), Adelaide, January 24, 2004, VB Series
280/7
(50 ov, T:281) 277/6

India won by 3 runs

Player Of The Match
131 (138) & 2 catches
vvs-laxman
India celebrate after pulling off yet another close win against Zimbabwe, India v Zimbabwe, VB Series, 8th ODI, Adelaide, January 24, 2004
India celebrate after pulling off yet another close win against ZimbabweDavid Hancock/AFP
VVS Laxman took a blinder to get rid of Andy Blignaut and the wheels came off for Zimbabwe, India v Zimbabwe, VB Series, 8th ODI, Adelaide, January 24, 2004
VVS Laxman took a blinder to get rid of Andy Blignaut and the wheels came off for ZimbabweHamish Blair/Getty Images
Sourav Ganguly was desperate as Zimbabwe threatened to run away with the game, India v Zimbabwe, VB Series, 8th ODI, Adelaide, January 24, 2004
Sourav Ganguly was desperate as Zimbabwe threatened to run away with the gameDavid Hancock/AFP
Stuart Carlisle's magnificent century took Zimbabwe to the brink, India v Zimbabwe, VB Series, 8th ODI, Adelaide, January 24, 2004
Stuart Carlisle's magnificent century took Zimbabwe to the brinkHamish Blair/Getty Images
Sean Ervine could innovate when Zimbabwe needed to up the rate of scoring, India v Zimbabwe, VB Series, 8th ODI, Adelaide, January 24, 2004
Sean Ervine could innovate when Zimbabwe needed to up the rate of scoringDavid Hancock/AFP
Sean Ervine was the perfect partner for Stuart Carlisle, India v Zimbabwe, VB Series, 8th ODI, Adelaide, January 24, 2004
Sean Ervine was the perfect partner for Stuart CarlisleDavid Hancock/AFP
India began well as Lakshmipathy Balaji took a fine catch to dismiss Vusi Sibanda, India v Zimbabwe, VB Series, 8th ODI, Adelaide, January 24, 2004
India began well as Lakshmipathy Balaji took a fine catch to dismiss Vusi SibandaDavid Hancock/AFP
Rohan Gavaskar celebrated his maiden ODI half-century, India v Zimbabwe, VB Series, 8th ODI, Adelaide, January 24, 2004
Rohan Gavaskar celebrated his maiden ODI half-centuryHamish Blair/Getty Images
Rohan Gavaskar proved an able ally for VVS Laxman, India v Zimbabwe, VB Series, 8th ODI, Adelaide, January 24, 2004
Rohan Gavaskar proved an able ally for VVS LaxmanHamish Blair/Getty Images
Even with India in trouble VVS Laxman batted fluently, India v Zimbabwe, VB Series, 8th ODI, Adelaide, January 24, 2004
Even with India in trouble VVS Laxman batted fluentlyHamish Blair/Getty Images
A flag flutters at half mast above the Bradman stands as the sun finally set on Zimbabwe, India v Zimbabwe, VB Series, 8th ODI, Adelaide, January 24, 2004
A flag flutters at half mast above the Bradman stands as the sun finally set on ZimbabweDavid Hancock/AFP
Sean Ervine was tragically run out and India were back in the hunt, India v Zimbabwe, VB Series, 8th ODI, Adelaide, January 24, 2004
Sean Ervine was tragically run out and India were back in the huntHamish Blair/Getty Images
Sean Ervine and Stuart Carlisle had piled on a record 202 runs, India v Zimbabwe, VB Series, 8th ODI, Adelaide, January 24, 2004
Sean Ervine and Stuart Carlisle had piled on a record 202 runsHamish Blair/Getty Images
Sean Ervine's maiden century was his most important innings for Zimbabwe, India v Zimbabwe, VB Series, 8th ODI, Adelaide, January 24, 2004
Sean Ervine's maiden century was his most important innings for ZimbabweHamish Blair/Getty Images
Stuart Carlisle made sure he took no risks and yet scored briskly, India v Zimbabwe, VB Series, 8th ODI, Adelaide, January 24, 2004
Stuart Carlisle made sure he took no risks and yet scored brisklyDavid Hancock/AFP
Stuart Carlisle had to put his head down as three wickets had fallen quickly, India v Zimbabwe, VB Series, 8th ODI, Adelaide, January 24, 2004
Stuart Carlisle had to put his head down as three wickets had fallen quicklyHamish Blair/Getty Images
It was VVS Laxman who saved the day for India with a magnificent century, India v Zimbabwe, VB Series, 8th ODI, Adelaide, January 24, 2004
It was VVS Laxman who saved the day for India with a magnificent centuryHamish Blair/Getty Images
VVS Laxman unfurled a wide array of strokes and sent the Zimbabweans scurrying for cover, India v Zimbabwe, VB Series, 8th ODI, Adelaide, January 24, 2004
VVS Laxman unfurled a wide array of strokes and sent the Zimbabweans scurrying for coverHamish Blair/Getty Images
VVS Laxman put the pressure back on Zimbabwe with some dismissive flicks, India v Zimbabwe, VB Series, 8th ODI, Adelaide, January 24, 2004
VVS Laxman put the pressure back on Zimbabwe with some dismissive flicksHamish Blair/Getty Images
VVS Laxman continued his charge against the bowlers, India v Zimbabwe, VB Series, 8th ODI, Adelaide, January 24, 2004
VVS Laxman continued his charge against the bowlersDavid Hancock/AFP
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