New Delhi. The Indian team landed in Harare to play the second T20 (India vs Zimbabwe) against Zimbabwe on Sunday, July 7. Zimbabwe had to face defeat by 100 runs here. India won the toss against Zimbabwe and decided to bat first. The Indian team scored 234 runs in 20 overs. Zimbabwe had to score 235 runs to win. But Zimbabwe could only score 134 runs in 18.4 overs. The 5-match T20 series is tied at 1-1.
Captain Shubman Gill, who came to open for India, was sent to the pavilion by Brian Bennett on a personal score of 2 runs. After this, Abhishek Sharma and Rituraj Gaikwad's storm was seen. Abhishek Sharma got a lifeline on the fifth ball of the 8th over. Masakazaada dropped his catch. After this, Abhishek did not look back and scored a century in just 46 balls. Abhishek scored his first half-century in the second T20 of his career. In his innings, Abhishek hit 8 sixes and 7 fours.
Gaikwad Rinku also made a splash
Rituraj Gaikwad scored a half-century in the second T20 match against Zimbabwe. Gaikwad has hit 11 fours and 1 six in his innings so far. Gaikwad completed his half-century in 38 balls. He scored 77 runs in 47 balls. At the same time, Rinku Singh looked in dangerous form. Rinku took the team's score beyond 200 by hitting a six. He scored 48 runs in 22 balls. In this way, the team scored 234 runs for the loss of 2 wickets in 20 overs.
Poor batting by Zimbabwe
Now Zimbabwe had a target of 235 runs. The team chasing this score was all out for 15 runs. Opener Innocent Kaia was out after scoring 4 runs. Mukesh bowled him clean on the third ball of the first over to give India the first wicket. Brian Bennett, who came with him, was looking dangerous but Mukesh clean bowled him. Brian Bennett was out after scoring 26 runs in 9 balls. Apart from this, Dion Meyers 0, Sikandar Raza 4, Clive Madende 0 and Wellington Maskajada could score 1 run. Wesley Madhevere scored the most runs from Zimbabwe. In this way, the team could score only 134 runs in 18.4 overs. Avesh Khan and Mukesh Kumar took 3-3 wickets from India.
The third T20 will be played on July 10
The 5 match T20 series is tied at 1-1. Now the next i.e. the third T20 match will be played in Harare on Wednesday, July 10. The Indian team would like to take the lead in the series by winning this match. Shubman Gill will be seen leading the Indian team.
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first published : July 7, 2024, 7:45 PM IST
