Match Recap: India vs Zimbabwe 5th T20
In Harare, Team India secured a commanding victory in the fifth T20 match, ending the series on a high note. Led by Shubman Gill, India set a target of 168 runs. The hosts, Zimbabwe, struggled in their chase and were bowled out for 125 runs in 18.3 overs, losing by 42 runs. Mukesh Kumar was the standout bowler for India, taking 4 wickets.
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Indian Batting Highlights
India’s batting was spearheaded by Sanju Samson, who played a crucial innings to set a competitive target. Yashasvi Jaiswal top-scored with 58 runs off 45 balls, hitting 4 sixes and 1 four. Contributions also came from Abhishek Sharma (14), Shubman Gill (13), Rian Parag (22), Shivam Dubey (26), and Rinku Singh (11). Despite early struggles, India managed to score 167 for 6 in their 20 overs. Blessing Mujarbani was Zimbabwe’s best bowler, taking 2 wickets.
Historic Moment for Yashasvi Jaiswal
Yashasvi Jaiswal made history by becoming the first player to score 13 runs off a single ball in T20 international cricket. Facing Sikandar Raza, he hit a six on a no-ball and then another six on the free hit. However, Raza managed to dismiss Jaiswal shortly after, with the young batsman scoring 12 runs off 5 balls with 2 sixes.
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Series Overview
Zimbabwe started the series strong, winning the first match. However, India bounced back with three consecutive victories to take the series 4-1. Key players like Abhishek Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and captain Shubman Gill showed impressive form throughout the series. In the second match, Abhishek Sharma scored a remarkable century off just 46 balls.
Indian team –
Shubman Gill (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Rian Parag, Shivam Dubey, Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Tushar Deshpande, Mukesh Kumar
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