ZIMBABWE STUN PAKISTAN IN RAIN-AFFLICTED FIRST ODI, WHILE IPL 2025 AUCTION BYTES SHOCKINGLY DOLLARS-DRAWN FROM INDIA'S OWN CRICKET STARS

In a dramatic turn of events, the Harare Sports Club witnessed an astonishing upset as Zimbabwe secured a hard-fought 80-run victory over Pakistan in the rain-hit first One-Day International (ODI). The decisive DLS method win has given Zimbabwe a 1-0 lead in the series, leaving Pakistan reeling on the outskirts of despair.

Meanwhile, the excitement turned even more thrilling across town as Indian cricket stars Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer raked in substantial sums at the IPL 2025 mega auction. The marquee players were handed hefty paychecks, hinting at a significant rise in their market value in the highly-anticipated tournament.

Catch all these developments and more in our exclusive Sports Wrap today.

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