
News Update
Tezzbuzz|07-07-2024
Zimbabwe pulled off a big upset in the first match of the 5-match T20 International series. They defeated India by 13 runs on the back of a brilliant performance by their bowlers. This is India's first defeat this year and with this, India's winning streak in T20 Internationals since 2023 has come to an end. India has become the first full member team to lose a T20 International match after the opposition lost its ninth wicket for less than 100 runs. In this match, some records were made by Zimbabwe and India, which we will tell you about.
Lowest total successfully defended by Zimbabwe in T20I
105 vs WI, Port of Spain 2010
115 vs India, Harare 2024
117 vs Ireland, Dublin 2021
118 vs Pakistan, Harare 2021
124 vs Ireland, Brady 2021
Lowest target successfully defended against India in T20I
116- Zimbabwe, Harare 2024
127- New Zealand, Nagpur 2016
131- South Africa, Nottingham 2009
146- Zimbabwe, Harare 2016
150- West Indies, Tarouba 2023
All out scores for India in T20Is
74 v Australia Melbourne 2008
79 vs New Zealand, Nagpur 2016
92 vs South Africa, Cuttack 2015
101 vs Sri Lanka, Pune 2016
102 vs Zimbabwe Harare 2024
Most consecutive wins in T20Is (including Super Over wins)
13 Malaysia (2022)
13 Bermuda (2021-23)
12 Afghanistan (2018-19)
12 Romania (2020-21)
12 India (2021-22)
12 India (2023-24) – Series ends today
Batting first, Zimbabwe could only make 115 runs in 20 overs losing 9 wickets. Batting first, Zimbabwe could only make 115 runs in 20 overs losing 9 wickets. Clive Madande scored the highest 29(25)* runs for the team. He hit 4 fours in this innings. Brian Bennett scored 23 runs in 15 balls with the help of 5 fours. Dion Myers contributed 23 runs in 22 balls with the help of 2 fours.
Chasing the target, the Indian team was all out for 102 in 19.5 overs. 102 is their lowest score in T20 International in the last eight years. Captain Gill scored the most runs from India's side. He scored 31 runs in 29 balls with the help of 5 fours. Sundar scored 24 runs in 34 balls with the help of 1 four and 1 six. Avesh Khan scored 16 runs in 12 balls with the help of 3 fours. Captain Raza and Tendai Chatara took the most 3-3 wickets from Zimbabwe's side. Luke Jongwe, Wellington Masakadza, Brian Bennett and Blessing Muzarabani took one wicket each.




