IND vs ZIM: India avenged the defeat in the first match against Zimbabwe, defeated the hosts by 100 runs in the second T20I

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Tezzbuzz|07-07-2024

Delhi: The five-match T20 International series between India and Zimbabwe is going on. India lost the first match of this series. After this, Team India made a tremendous comeback in the second match. Star opener Abhishek Sharma, dashing batsman Rituraj Gaikwad and explosive finisher Rinku Singh played tremendous innings and helped the guests to score a huge score. India scored 234 runs for the loss of 2 wickets in 20 overs and set a target of 235 runs for victory, but the Zimbabwe team could score only 134 runs. This match was played at the Sports Club of Harare.

The team in blue jersey won this match by 100 runs and leveled the series 1-1. Left-handed opener Abhishek Sharma became the hero of the victory in this match. After getting out on zero in the first match, he corrected his mistake and scored a strong century. Thanks to his century, Team India reached a good position. Abhishek scored 100 runs in 47 balls with the help of 8 sixes and 7 fours, while Rituraj Gaikwad and Rinku Singh also played strong innings. Gaikwad scored an unbeaten 77* off 47 balls, while Rinku Singh scored an unbeaten 48 off 22 balls.

In response, Zimbabwe's innings faltered when Innocent Kaia was out after scoring 4 runs, then Brian Bennett played aggressively and scored 26 runs in 9 balls, but was dismissed by Mukesh Kumar. At the same time, Dion Myers could not even open his account, while captain Sikandar Raza was dismissed by Avesh Khan for 4 runs. After this, Washington Sundar took the fifth wicket and pushed Zimbabwe on the backfoot. Mukesh Kumar and Avesh Khan took 3-3 wickets, while Ravi Bishnoi took 2 and Washington Sundar took one wicket. With this, Team India made a great comeback and achieved a wonderful victory.

Playing XI of both the teams-

India: Shubman Gill (captain), Abhishek Sharma, Rituraj Gaikwad, Sai Sudarshan, Riyan Parag, Rinku Singh, Dhruv Jurel (wicketkeeper), Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar.

Zimbabwe: Wesley Madhevere, Innocent Kaia, Brian Bennett, Sikandar Raza (captain), Dion Myers, Jonathan Campbell, Clive Madande (wicketkeeper), Wellington Masakadza, Luke Jongwe, Blessing Mujarabani, Tendai Chatara.

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