Zimbabwe have snatched victory from the jaws of defeat.

Zimbabwe beat West Indies by 2 runs in a pulse pounding finish which could have proven too much for the faint hearted. Zimbabwe have snatched victory from the jaws of defeat.

Utseya tossed the ball to debutant Shingirai Masakadza when 15 runs were needed off the last over. Miller got a six and a boundary off the first two balls. Utseya might have just thought he did a mistake giving the ball to the debutant. But Smith threw his wicket when it mattered the most.

Benn tried to hoick over mid-wicket but Cremer took a stunning catch running in from the deep. West Indies started the chase well with a opening stand of 99 runs between Gayle(57) and Barath(50). Later Chanderpaul(70) stood up battling but ran short of partners as the Zimbabwe bowlers tightened the screws.

Sibanda was named the Man of the Match for his innings of 95.

West Indies will have to come back fighting to level the series in the second match which starts in a day's time at the same venue.