Zimbabwe produced a spirited efficiency with the ball to stun India and register a 13-run win within the first T20I of the five-match T20I collection in Harare on Saturday (July 6). Sikandar Raza and his bowlers managed to defend 115 runs as India have been bundled out for simply 102 runs in 19.5 overs, marking India’s first T20I lack of the yr. Raza and Tendai Chatara picked up three wickets every and Clive Madande‘s late blitz helped safe the victory, leaving India to rue their poor bowling within the demise overs and rash batting.
Ravi Bishnoi’s exceptional bowling towards Zimbabwe
India gained the toss and opted to subject first. The choice appeared justified initially as Mukesh Kumar cleaned up Harmless Kaia for a duck within the second over. Wesley Madhevere and Brian Bennett then put collectively a gentle partnership for Zimbabwe. Nevertheless, Ravi Bishnoi turned the sport in India’s favor by dismissing Bennett and Madhevere in his first two overs. Regardless of a steadying effort from Raza and Dion Myers, Avesh Khan‘s dismissal of Raza triggered a collapse, decreasing Zimbabwe to 90/9. Nonetheless, Madande had different plans, scoring 29 runs off 25 balls because the Indian pacers struggled with their yorkers. Bishnoi was the standout bowler for India, taking 4 wickets for 13 runs in his 4 overs.
India’s battle within the chase
India’s chase began poorly with Abhishek Sharma being dismissed for a duck. Ruturaj Gaikwad additionally didn’t make an influence, giving Zimbabwe hope. Riyan Parag‘s debut with the bat become a disappointment as he was dismissed for two runs, adopted by Rinku Singh‘s dismissal for a duck. Shubman Gill saved India within the hunt, however Dhruv Jurel couldn’t present a lot assist and was dismissed for simply 6 runs.
Raza dismissed Shubman Gill, leaving India at 47/6. Raza continued to shine by ending Bishnoi’s resistance. Though Avesh offered some hope with a rating of 16 and a partnership with Washington Sundar, Raza’s catch put Zimbabwe again in management. Raza then cleaned up Mukesh Kumar, bringing his aspect near win. Chatara bowled a superb final over to safe the victory for Zimbabwe.
Right here’s how Followers reacted:
Massive large outcome for 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe.
The cricket group there should be elated. #INDvZIM
— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) July 6, 2024
THE MAN, THE MYTH, THE LEGEND OF ZIMBABWE
– SIKANDER RAZA 🌟
— Sahil (@cover_pointt) July 6, 2024
The staff who didn’t even certified for the T20 World Cup has conquered India
– Not a Proud Second for South Asia 🇮🇳#INDvsZIM #INDvZIM #ZIMvsIND pic.twitter.com/4oKKsHUhUU
— Ehtisham Siddique (@iMShami_) July 6, 2024
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