It is important to win the first game of the three-match series," said a satisfied Dhoni in the post-match presentation ceremony. "It was important to start well and the fast bowlers gave us a good start. (Match Report | Scorecard)VITAL STARTIn the last one year under Dhoni, India lost the first match and the series against Bangladesh (2-1), South Africa (3-2) and Australia (4-1). India's dominant performance over the minnows brought the smiles back on captain MS Dhoni's face under whose leadership the Men in Blue won the first match of an ODI series after more than a year. Briefcase 1 India take 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe2 India bowled Zimbabwe out for 1683 KL Rahul's debut ODI ton helped India to cross the finish lineIndia began their Zimbabwe tour on a high as they crushed Zimbabwe by nine wickets in the opening ODI of the three-match series in Harare on Saturday.

Source: India Today June 11, 2016 15:33 UTC