n the first ODI Cricket match between Indian and Zimbabwe at Harare today, the host won the toss and elected to bowl first. India were 81 for 4 in 22.2 overs, when the last report came in.India and Zimbabwe are to play three ODI matches and two T-20 matches. India are currently second only to world champions Australia in the ICC ODI rankings, while Zimbabwe lie at the bottom with just Afghanistan below them in the 12-team standings.India and Zimbabwe have met 57 times in ODIs, with India winning 45 and Zimbabwe 10. There have been two tied matches. This series will be competitive considering the fact that India have a new-look side and Zimbabwe having the experience of playing the shorter format. The new ODI rules will also make the teams thinking extra hard.