Sanju Samson was the star of the match as India beat Zimbabwe by 42 runs to win the series 4-1 on Sunday, July 14.

Samson led India to a 42 run victory over Zimbabwe in Harare, ending the series with a 4-1 score. His impressive 58 runs and Mukesh Kumar’s great bowling secured the win. Zimbabwe struggled with their middle order and couldn’t chase 168 runs, getting bowled out for 125.

Zimbabwe won the toss and chose to bowl first. Raza bowled the first over with a no ball that Yashasvi Jaiswal hit for six. After another six on the free hit, Raza bowled Jaiswal out.

Sanju Samson Leads India to Victory

Zimbabwe’s bowlers were disciplined and took the wickets of Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill, reducing India to 40 for 3 in 5 overs. Samson quickly found form, stabilizing the innings with Riyan Parag, adding 65 runs together.

After Parag’s dismissal, Samson accelerated with help from Shivam Dube, who scored 26 off 12 balls. Samson’s 58 off 45 balls was crucial before Zimbabwe fought back by taking his wicket. Rinku Singh’s final hits pushed India’s total to 167 in 20 overs, setting a challenging target.

Zimbabwe Struggles with the Chase

Zimbabwe’s chase started badly, with Mukesh Kumar dismissing Wessley Madhevere for a duck in the first over. He took Brian Bennett’s wicket in his second over and nearly got Tadiwanashe Marumani out, but a no ball saved Marumani, who then attacked Ravi Bishnoi.

Marumani and Dion Myers added 44 runs before Washington Sundar dismissed Marumani. Myers and Raza built another partnership, but things fell apart after Myers was dismissed by Dube. Zimbabwe collapsed from 85 for 3 to 90 for 6 in two overs, including a mix up leading to Raza’s run-out. Abhishek Sharma took another wicket, leaving Zimbabwe struggling at 94 for 7.

Faraz Akram’s late hitting provided some excitement, but Mukesh Kumar finished the job, ending with 4-22 as India won the series 4-1.

Indian youngsters shine despite criticism

After losing the first T20I, India’s young players faced criticism, labeled as IPL stars. However, Abhishek Sharma, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Ravi Bishnoi stepped up, ensuring an easy series win.

The inclusion of World Cup squad members like Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Shivam Dube strengthened the team, proving too much for Zimbabwe. Shubman Gill’s effective captaincy also contributed to the success, leaving him pleased with his team’s performance.

With an upcoming tour in Sri Lanka, it’s uncertain who will join the T20I series as India begins a new chapter under Gautam Gambhir.

Gill though impressive as captain, faced mixed reviews for his batting. As the series top run scorer, his choice to open the innings over emerging players like Jaiswal and Abhishek Sharma sparked debate. Gill might consider batting at No. 3 to secure his place in the T20I team, taking inspiration from players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma on adapting and thriving in the format.

ZIM vs IND Match Preview

India won the T20 series over Zimbabwe in perhaps the most comprehensive way possible. They chased off a par total of 156 with 10 wickets in hand, thanks to some outstanding batting from Jaiswal and Gill. The final match is meaningless in the context of the series, but both Zimbabwe and India would like to use it to learn more about their future players.

ZIM vs IND Match Details

Zimbabwe vs India – 5th Match, T20I Match

Venue: Harare Sports Club – Harare

Date & Time: 14th July 2024 at 04:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

ZIM vs IND Venue Stats

ZIM vs IND Pitch Report

Despite the bowlers dominating on Saturday and the batters struggling, India demonstrated the quality of the batting surface at the Harare Sports Stadium in Sunday’s game. Whoever bats first in this T20I will aim for a score of 180 or higher.

ZIM vs IND Weather Report

The conditions are expected to be very similar to what we saw in the first two games, with sunshine throughout and temperatures in the mid-twenties from start to finish.

ZIM vs IND Last Five Matches

ZIM vs IND Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

Also Read: Trent Boult confirms retirement from T20 World Cup following New Zealand’s group stage exit

ZIM vs IND Probable Playing XIs:

India Probable Playing XIs

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill (c), Abhishek Sharma, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sanju Samson (wk), Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Mukesh Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed

Zimbabwe Probable Playing XIs

Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wesley Madhevere, Brian Bennett, Sikandar Raza (c), Dion Myers, Jonathan Campbell, Clive Madande (wk), Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Tendai Chatara

Topmost Picks for ZIM vs IND Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Zimbabwe

• Brian Bennett – Although the 20 year old batting all-rounder made only four from five balls in the last game. He hit another boundary and India’s bowlers will be wary of him being at the crease for any length of time.
• Sikandar Raza – The captain dismissed two of India’s top three in the last match and now has picked up five wickets across this series.

Top Picks – India

• Ruturaj Gaikwad – The right-handed top order batter captained Chennai Super Kings in the 2024 Indian Premier League and hit 11 fours along with one six in Sunday’s T20I.
• Mukesh Kumar – The opening pace bowler dismissed both of Zimbabwe’s openers in Sunday’s T20I and he has now got the wicket of Innocent Kaia in both matches in the series.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for ZIM vs IND Dream11 Team:

Clive Madande, Innocent Kaia, Wesley Madhevere, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shubman Gill(C), Brian Bennett, Sikandar Raza(VC), Abhishek Sharma, Mukesh Kumar, Ravi Bishnoi, Blessing Muzarabani

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for ZIM vs IND Dream11 Team:

Clive Madande, Innocent Kaia, Wesley Madhevere, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rinku Singh, Brian Bennett, Sikandar Raza, Abhishek Sharma(C), Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi(VC), Blessing Muzarabani

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill

Vice-captain – Ravi Bishnoi, Sikandar Raza

Wicketkeeper – Clive Madande

ZIM vs IND Probable Winners:

India has not looked like losing either of its last two matches, and they are expected to arrive at the Harare Sport Club full of confidence on Sunday. Zimbabwe should be better than they were on Wednesday, and if Richard Ngarava can return to his best form, they could be a real threat with the ball. Our prediction, based on India’s strong batters, is for another victory. Considering the team combination, India is expected to win this match.

Yashasvi Jaiswal scored an impressive 93 not out to help India secure a decisive lead in the series. The win in the 4th T20I also gave Shubman Gill his first T20I series victory as India’s captain.

Shubman Gill’s team defeated Zimbabwe by 10 wickets in the fourth T20I. India chased down the target of 153 runs in just 15.2 overs, Jaiswal’s outstanding 93 run performance. After returning from the T20 World Cup without playing a single game, Jaiswal showed why he is seen as the future of India in the T20I format.

This victory marked Shubman Gill’s first series win as captain, providing much needed relief after being left out of the T20 World Cup 2024 and losing the first match of the series. Gill contributed significantly alongside Jaiswal, scoring his second half century of the tour.

Jaiswal’s impact on the series

Jaiswal’s innings (93* off 53) set the tone for India’s game against Zimbabwe. Before this match, Indian batters struggled in the early overs, but Jaiswal changed that on Saturday, starting strong and hitting 13 fours and 2 sixes. This allowed Gill (58* off 39) to play a steady innings, supporting Jaiswal effectively.

Jaiswal’s performance was crucial for him personally, as he is competing with Abhishek Sharma, who scored a century in the 2nd T20I.

Gill and Jaiswal’s partnership

The openers quickly chased down the target on a good batting pitch in Harare. For the first time in the series, Indian batters dominated the powerplay against the new ball, while Zimbabwe must be disappointed for not capitalizing on their 63 run opening stand.

Zimbabwe lost momentum after their openers Wessly Madhevere and Tadiwanashe Marumani fell. Ravi Bishnoi and Washington Sundar bowled well, supported by part timer Abhishek Sharma, who bowled 3 overs, taking 1 wicket for just 20 runs.

Besides Ravi Bishnoi, all five bowlers took wickets, with Tushar Deshpande and Abhishek Sharma claiming their first international wickets.

This series has seen India getting stronger, with today’s match highlighting their dominance in all three aspects of the game. India will play one more T20I, tomorrow at the same venue.

ZIM vs IND Match Preview

With two games remaining in the T20I series, India leads 2-1 heading into Saturday’s match at the Harare Sports Club. Zimbabwe, the hosts, took a 1-0 lead, but were defeated by 100 runs in the subsequent match and 23 runs in Wednesday’s T20I. Zimbabwe managed to extend the match on Wednesday, but they were unable to win following falling to 39/5 while chasing 183. So far in the series, they appear to be the weaker side in all departments when compared to India. There was some criticism of India’s batting strategy in the previous game, but their total of 182/4 was sufficient to win. With plenty of variety in their bowling and a long batting lineup, they should be able to secure another comfortable victory.

ZIM vs IND Match Details

Zimbabwe vs India – 4th Match, T20I Match

Venue: Harare Sports Club – Harare

Date & Time: 13th July 2024 at 04:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

ZIM vs IND Venue Stats

ZIM vs IND Pitch Report

Despite the bowlers dominating on Saturday and the batters struggling, India demonstrated the quality of the batting surface at the Harare Sports Stadium in Sunday’s game. Whoever bats first in this T20I will aim for a score of 180 or higher.

ZIM vs IND Weather Report

The conditions are expected to be very similar to what we saw in the first two games, with sunshine throughout and temperatures in the mid-twenties from start to finish.

ZIM vs IND Last Five Matches

ZIM vs IND Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

Also Read: Trent Boult confirms retirement from T20 World Cup following New Zealand’s group stage exit

ZIM vs IND Probable Playing XIs:

India Probable Playing XIs

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill (c), Abhishek Sharma, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sanju Samson (wk), Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Mukesh Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed

Zimbabwe Probable Playing XIs

Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wesley Madhevere, Brian Bennett, Sikandar Raza (c), Dion Myers, Jonathan Campbell, Clive Madande (wk), Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Tendai Chatara

Topmost Picks for ZIM vs IND Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Zimbabwe

• Brian Bennett – Although the 20 year old batting all-rounder made only four from five balls in the last game. He hit another boundary and India’s bowlers will be wary of him being at the crease for any length of time.
• Sikandar Raza – The captain dismissed two of India’s top three in the last match and now has picked up five wickets across this series.

Top Picks – India

• Ruturaj Gaikwad – The right-handed top order batter captained Chennai Super Kings in the 2024 Indian Premier League and hit 11 fours along with one six in Sunday’s T20I.
• Mukesh Kumar – The opening pace bowler dismissed both of Zimbabwe’s openers in Sunday’s T20I and he has now got the wicket of Innocent Kaia in both matches in the series.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for ZIM vs IND Dream11 Team:

Clive Madande, Innocent Kaia, Wesley Madhevere, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shubman Gill(C), Brian Bennett, Sikandar Raza(VC), Abhishek Sharma, Mukesh Kumar, Ravi Bishnoi, Blessing Muzarabani

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for ZIM vs IND Dream11 Team:

Clive Madande, Innocent Kaia, Wesley Madhevere, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rinku Singh, Brian Bennett, Sikandar Raza, Abhishek Sharma(C), Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi(VC), Blessing Muzarabani

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill

Vice-captain – Ravi Bishnoi, Sikandar Raza

Wicketkeeper – Clive Madande

ZIM vs IND Probable Winners:

India has not looked like losing either of its last two matches, and they are expected to arrive at the Harare Sport Club full of confidence on Saturday. Zimbabwe should be better than they were on Wednesday, and if Richard Ngarava can return to his best form, they could be a real threat with the ball. Our prediction, based on India’s strong batters, is for another victory. Considering the team combination, India is expected to win this match.

India beat Zimbabwe by 23 runs in the third T20I on Wednesday, July 10, at Harare Sports Club. India chose to bat first and scored 182/4 in 20 overs, with a fantastic 66 off 49 balls from captain Shubman Gill. In response, Zimbabwe managed only 159/6 in their 20 overs.

Zimbabwe had a tough start. Avesh Khan 2-39 dismissed Wessly Madhevere in the second over, and Khaleel Ahmed got Tadiwanashe Marumani out for 13. Brian Bennett was caught by Ravi Bishnoi, and captain Sikandar Raza 15 off 16 was out to Washington Sundar 3-15.

Avesh Khan and Khaleel Ahmed dominate early overs

Zimbabwe was struggling at 39/5 after seven overs. Dion Myers and Clibe Madande 37 off 26 put up a 77-run partnership to keep Zimbabwe in the game.

Madande was caught by Rinku Singh off Sundar in the 17th over, leaving Zimbabwe at 116/6. Myers kept fighting and scored his first T20I fifty 65* off 49, but it wasn’t enough to win the match.

India’s bowling unit seals the victory

Earlier, India started well with a 67-run opening stand between Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal 36 off 27. Sikandar Raza 2-24 got Jaiswal and Abhishek Sharma out in quick succession, but Ruturaj Gaikwad (49 off 28) and Gill added 72 runs for the third wicket.

Late contributions from Sanju Samson 12* off 7 and Gaikwad helped India reach 182/4. Blessing Muzarabani 2-25 also took two wickets for Zimbabwe. With this win, India leads the series 2-1 and will look to secure the series win in the fourth game on Saturday, July 13, at the same venue.

ZIM vs IND Match Preview

With the five-match series tied at 1-1, Zimbabwe and India face off for the third time on Wednesday in Harare. Zimbabwe won the first game on Saturday but were defeated by India by 100 runs in Sunday’s second Twenty20 International. Zimbabwe made a surprising start to the series with a narrow victory, but few were surprised when India thrashed them in the second T20I on Sunday. However, there have been some positive individual performances, and we expect the hosts to attack again in this game. After a disappointing performance on Saturday, India returned to their best with bat and ball in Sunday’s game. They have a very confident batting lineup, and we believe they will perform well against Zimbabwe’s bowling attack in this T20I.

ZIM vs IND Match Details

Zimbabwe vs India – 3rd Match, T20I Match

Venue: Harare Sports Club – Harare

Date & Time: 10th July 2024 at 04:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

ZIM vs IND Venue Stats

ZIM vs IND Pitch Report

Despite the bowlers dominating on Saturday and the batters struggling, India demonstrated the quality of the batting surface at the Harare Sports Stadium in Sunday’s game. Whoever bats first in this T20I will aim for a score of 180 or higher.

ZIM vs IND Weather Report

The conditions are expected to be very similar to what we saw in the first two games, with sunshine throughout and temperatures in the mid-twenties from start to finish.

ZIM vs IND Last Five Matches

ZIM vs IND Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

Also Read: Trent Boult confirms retirement from T20 World Cup following New Zealand’s group stage exit

ZIM vs IND Probable Playing XIs:

India Probable Playing XIs

Shubman Gill (c), Abhishek Sharma, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rinku Singh, Riyan Parag, Sai Sudharsan, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Washington Sundar, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi, Mukesh Kumar

Zimbabwe Probable Playing XIs

Innocent Kaia, Wesley Madhevere, Brian Bennett, Sikandar Raza (c), Dion Myers, Jonathan Campbell, Clive Madande (wk), Wellington Masakadza, Luke Jongwe, Blessing Muzarabani, Tendai Chatara

Topmost Picks for ZIM vs IND Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Zimbabwe

• Brian Bennett – The young all-rounder is an excellent attacking player and he will bat at number three in this game. He has hit the most boundaries or the joint-most for Zimbabwe in each of his last three T20Is.
• Sikandar Raza – The experienced all-rounder has impressed with his captaincy and took three wickets in Zimbabwe’s victory on Saturday.

Top Picks – India

• Ruturaj Gaikwad – The right-handed top order batter captained Chennai Super Kings in the 2024 Indian Premier League and hit 11 fours along with one six in Sunday’s T20I.
• Mukesh Kumar – The opening pace bowler dismissed both of Zimbabwe’s openers in Sunday’s T20I and he has now got the wicket of Innocent Kaia in both matches in the series.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for ZIM vs IND Dream11 Team:

Clive Madande, Innocent Kaia, Wesley Madhevere, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shubman Gill(C), Brian Bennett, Sikandar Raza(VC), Abhishek Sharma, Mukesh Kumar, Ravi Bishnoi, Blessing Muzarabani

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for ZIM vs IND Dream11 Team:

Clive Madande, Innocent Kaia, Wesley Madhevere, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rinku Singh, Brian Bennett, Sikandar Raza, Abhishek Sharma(C), Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi(VC), Blessing Muzarabani

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill

Vice-captain – Ravi Bishnoi, Sikandar Raza

Wicketkeeper – Clive Madande

ZIM vs IND Probable Winners:

India responded brilliantly to their defeat in the first game by outperforming Zimbabwe in all areas on Sunday. Brian Bennett has wowed with his attacking intent throughout the series, but he will require two or three other batters to step up in this match to give Zimbabwe a chance. India is back to their best, and we expect them to win Wednesday’s match. Considering the team combination, India is expected to win this match.

India got back after a stumble in the first T20 and are looking firm favorites again. Their young talent are rolling on nicely with the batting line-up falling in place.

ZIM vs IND Match Details

Date: July 10th, 2024

Time:  4:30 PM IST

Venue: Harare Sports Club

ZIM vs IND Weather Report

Harare is expected to be flat. Good amount of runs and decent temperatures are expected.

ZIM vs IND Pitch Report

The pitch is likely to be good for batting with batting second a better choice.

ZIM vs IND Predicted Playing XI

IND Playing XI

Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Riyan Parag, Rinku Singh, Dhruv Jurel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Tushar Deshpande, Khaleel Ahmed

ZIM Playing XI

Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Sikandar Raza, Johnathan Campbell, Antum Naqvi, Clive Madande, Wessly Madhevere, Luke Jongwe, Faraz Akram, Wellington Muzarabani, Blessing Muzarabani

See Also: Today’s Cricket Match Predictions – Cricket Winner

ZIM vs IND Key Players

Abhishek Sharma

Abhishek Sharma redefined T20 batting along with Travis Head at the IPL. His challenge comes in now though on tougher tracks without the impact rule and with decent boundaries.

Sikandar Raza

If anyone can play a part in competing against India it is Sikandar Raza. He is a very good all-rounder and will be looking to make a mark after a tough year.

ZIM vs IND Match Tips

India are favorites with a lot of talent on their side.

Match Prediction: India Will Win The Match

India bounced back strongly in the series with a resounding 100-run victory over Zimbabwe in Harare. Abhishek Sharma and Ruturaj Gaikwad led the charge as India leveled the series on Sunday, July 7th.

In a thrilling comeback, the young Indian team dominated Zimbabwe in the second T20I. Abhishek Sharma played a stellar innings, smashing a sensational century to propel India to a massive total of 234 runs. Zimbabwe struggled right from the start, managing to score only 134 runs in response, thanks to outstanding bowling performances by Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi, and Mukesh Kumar.

Zimbabwe’s early charge and subsequent collapse

Zimbabwe began their chase aggressively, with Brian Bennett hitting boundaries early on. However, his departure after a quickfire 26 marked the start of Zimbabwe’s downfall. They lost wickets consistently, finding themselves at 76/7 by the 12th over. Luke Jongwe and Wessley Madhvere tried to revive the innings, but Zimbabwe eventually succumbed, getting all out in the 18.4 overs.

Ravi Bishnoi and Avesh Khan stood out with their superb bowling. Bishnoi conceded just 11 runs in his spell and took crucial wickets, while Avesh Khan troubled the batsmen with his pace and aggression.

Abhishek Sharma’s explosive century

The match belonged to Abhishek Sharma and Ruturaj Gaikwad, who played pivotal roles with their contrasting yet effective batting styles. Abhishek Sharma, after a slow start unleashed his aggression to score a maiden T20I century. He hit 8 sixes and 7 boundaries in his explosive innings, dominating the Zimbabwean bowlers.

Meanwhile, Ruturaj Gaikwad showcased his class with an unbeaten 77 off 47 balls, paying homage to MS Dhoni on his birthday. The duo’s partnership of 137 runs set India on course for their highest-ever T20I total against Zimbabwe.

Rinku Singh also made a significant contribution, smashing 48* off just 22 balls towards the end of the innings, further bolstering India’s formidable total.

With this win India has tied the series 1-1 there are still three matches to go.

Abhishek Sharma, a 23-year-old cricketer smashed 8 sixes to score his first T20I century in just 46 balls. The sunrisers star became the 10th Indian to achieve this milestone in T20 international cricket.

In only his second international match, Abhishek from Punjab reached his century in 46 balls, attacking Zimbabwe’s bowlers in the second T20I of a five-match series in Harare on Saturday, July 7. He hit eight sixes and seven boundaries, making it the third fastest century by an Indian in men’s T20 internationals.

Abhishek was on 28 off 24 balls by the eighth over, stabilizing the innings with Ruturaj Gaikwad after the early loss of captain Shubman Gill. Then he unleashed his power, scoring the next 72 runs in just 22 balls with a flurry of sixes.

Despite a duck in his debut match, Abhishek didn’t shy away from his aggressive style. He scored 28 runs in one over from Dion Myers, reaching his fifty in the 11th over with a massive six. This over included two sixes and three boundaries, shifting the momentum back to India.

Abhishek’s power hitting display stuns opponents

In the 14th over, Abhishek hammered Zimbabwe’s Wellington Masakadza for three consecutive sixes, reaching his century with the third six. He attempted another big shot on the next ball but was caught out.

Abhishek’s hundred was the first T20I century by an Indian against Zimbabwe in men’s cricket, and he became the 10th Indian to score a T20I hundred overall.

He had a stroke of luck when Zimbabwe dropped him on 27, a mistake that proved costly. The drop happened in the 8th over, bowled by Luke Jongwe, and was caught by Masakadza at long-off.

Abhishek received a warm round of applause from his teammates, with head coach VVS Laxman and captain Shubman Gill congratulating him on his spectacular performance.

The young Indian team faced a tough challenge in Harare as Zimbabwe beat them by 13 runs, giving the World Champions their first T20I defeat of the year.

Zimbabwe’s bowlers delivered an impressive performance, defending a modest total of 115 and bundling India out for just 102 in 19.5 overs. Sikandar Raza and Tendai Chatara took 3 wickets each, while Clive Madande’s late surge helped secure the victory. India’s poor death bowling and reckless batting cost them the game.

India won the toss and chose to field first. Mukesh Kumar struck early, dismissing Innocent Kaia for a duck. Wesley Madhevere and Brian Bennett then steadied Zimbabwe’s innings until Ravi Bishnoi turned the tide, taking two crucial wickets. Despite Avesh Khan removing Raza and causing a collapse, Madande’s 29 off 25 balls pushed Zimbabwe to 115. Bishnoi was the standout bowler for India, claiming 4 wickets for 13 runs.

Zimbabwe’s new era under Sikandar Raza

India’s chase started poorly, with Abhishek Sharma out for a duck. Ruturaj Gaikwad and Riyan Parag also failed to score significantly. Rinku Singh was out for a duck, and despite Shubman Gill’s efforts, the team struggled.

Gill was eventually dismissed by Raza, leaving India at 47 for 6. Avesh Khan and Washington Sundar provided some resistance, but Raza’s catch and Chatara’s wickets sealed Zimbabwe’s win.

Zimbabwe’s bowling brilliance and India’s batting collapse

Patience is needed with the young Indian players like Abhishek Sharma, Riyan Parag, and Dhruv Jurel, who are transitioning from IPL to international cricket. Their aggressive playstyle needs adjustment for the international stage.

Zimbabwe rebuilding under Sikandar Raza’s captaincy, showed belief and confidence. Despite missing key players like Sean Williams, Ryan Burl, and Craig Ervine, they capitalized on Madande’s late runs and Raza’s strategic bowling changes. Both teams will face off again on July 7.