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ZIMBABWE’S stunning seven-wicket win over 2015 World Cup finalists New Zealand in a One Day International at Harare Sports Club yesterday vibrated across the world as the Chevrons were hailed for their heroic efforts.

This is how the world reacted to that sensational victory.

ALJAZEERA — Zimbabwe stun World Cup finalists New Zealand

Craig Ervine struck a powerful maiden century to lead Zimbabwe to a seven-wicket victory over 2015 World Cup finalists New Zealand in the first ODI at the Harare Sports Club.

Ervine scored an unbeaten 130 off 108 balls as Zimbabwe reached the 304-run target with six balls to spare.

Radio France International — Heroic Zimbabwe stun New Zealand in first ODI

Zimbabwe defeated World Cup finalists New Zealand in the first one day international at Harare on Sunday thanks to a brilliant unbeaten century by Craig Irvine. Chasing a daunting target of 303 runs in 50 overs, the Zimbabwean batsmen showed excellent skill and temperament to reach the target with one over and seven wickets to spare. Irvine was unbeaten on 130 runs while Hamilton Masakadza scored 84 crucial runs at the top. BBC — Zimbabwe beat New Zealand to end losing ODI run

Zimbabwe beat New Zealand by seven wickets in Harare to claim their first one-day international win over a Test-playing team in almost a year.

Daily Mail (England) — Ervine’s maiden ton leads Zimbabwe to rare win

New Zealand Herald — Ervine blasts Zimbabwe to 7-wicket win over NZ in 1st ODI Craig Ervine blasted Zimbabwe to a seven-wicket win over New Zealand in the first one-day international yesterday.

His 130 not out took the host to its target of 304 with an over to spare for an early lead in the three-match series, a rare second straight win for Zimbabwe after it beat India in a Twenty20 game recently.

Left-hander Ervine’s match-winning innings against New Zealand was his first ODI century. His 130 came off just 108 balls and was punctuated by 11 fours and five sixes. Hindustan Times (India) — Ervine’s maiden ton helps Zimbabwe beat New Zealand in 1st ODI

Zimbabwe’s Craig Ervine struck a powerful maiden century to lead his country to a seven-wicket victory over New Zealand in the first one-day international at the Harare Sports Club on Sunday.

MSN Sport — Ervine guides Zimbabwe to superb win over New Zealand

Craig Ervine’s maiden century upstaged Ross Taylor and Kane Williamson’s record-breaking exploits as Zimbabwe stunned New Zealand by seven wickets in the first one-day international at Harare Sports Club.

The National (United Arab Emirates) — Craig Ervine, Hamilton Masakadza chase down New Zealand target as Zimbabwe win first ODI. Craig Ervine’s maiden century upstaged Ross Taylor and Kane Williamson’s record-breaking exploits as Zimbabwe stunned New Zealand by seven wickets in the first one-day international at Harare Sports Club yesterday.

SkySports — Zimbabwe v New Zealand: Craig Ervine blasts hosts to thrilling win

Craig Ervine smashed a maiden international century as Zimbabwe stunned New Zealand to win the opening ODI by seven wickets. Ervine crunched 130 not out from 108 balls in Harare — an innings that featured 11 fours and five maximums — as the hosts chased down New Zealand’s 303-4 with six balls to spare, Nathan McCullum’s wide at the start of the 50th over handing Zimbabwe a memorable triumph.

SuperSport — Ervine leads Zim to stunning win Wisden India — Ervine ton guides Zimbabwe to brilliant win

In a thrilling ODI game, Zimbabwe created havoc as they defeated the Kiwis in style. New Zealand, batting first got to a respectable total of 303 in the allocated 50 overs. For the visitors, it was Ross Taylor who performed brilliantly, as he made a ton. Kane Williamson too assisted well as he was dismissed for 97.

However, the hero of the day was none other than Craig Ervine. Ervine played a knock of high caliber as he ensured that the hosts scaled down the target. Zimbabwe truly is a side, which is on the rise.

Below, are some of the tweets after the first ODI between Zimbabwe and New Zealand — ABHISHEK BIWAS

@IM_AB7

Craig Ervine 130*(108) probably played the innings of his life. And bossed all the Kiwi bowlers. Well bated fella. #ZIMvsNZ

Amey Joshi

@AmeyYummar

Zimbabwe chasing 300+ score against New Zealand shows that Indian team led by Rahane played really well

Sean

@Sean_Zim

WHOA!!!! WE BEAT NEW ZEALAND BY 7 WICKETS!! AND I WAS THERE!!! AWSOME!!! #ZIMvsNZ

Ramiz Raja

@RamizRaja42

Outstanding run chase by Zimbabwe. What a win! #NZvZim#ZimvNz#ZimVsNZ