One-day international, Harare: New Zealand 238 beat Zimbabwe 211 by 27 runs
Nathan Astle's 61 came off 81 balls
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New Zealand made it three wins from three in the Videocon Triangular Series with a 27-run win over Zimbabwe.
The result, Zimbabwe's third defeat, means the final will now be contested between New Zealand and India.
Andy Blignaut gave a fine performance for the hosts in Harare on Wednesday with 4-46 and a dashing 50 in 47 balls.
But after allowing New Zealand to score 238, Zimbabwe were always struggling to chase down the target and Shane Bond (4-17) produced a fine display.
In the New Zealand innings, Nathan Astle and Scott Styris each hit half-centuries and Daniel Vettori added a vital 47 when the Kiwis were in some trouble at 149-7 in the 35th over.
Spinner Gavin Ewing had a good day for the hosts as he took three wickets.
Chamunorwa Chibhaba made a debut in one-day internationals and batted at number three for the hosts.
He was caught behind off Kyle Mills for a three ball-duck, however, as Zimbabwe lurched to 5-2.
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