IND vs ZIM 2024, 4th T20I: Who won yesterday’s India vs Zimbabwe match?
Team India completed a comprehensive 10-wicket victory in yesterday's T20I match at the Harare Sports Club in Harare. Following an embarrassing 13-run defeat in the series opener, the Men in Blue bounced back by clinching three back-to-back victories, taking an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series.
Shubman Gill won the toss for India and chose to field first. Zimbabwe registered 152/7 after 20 overs, courtesy of skipper Sikandar Raza's 46-run knock and useful contributions from openers Tadiwanashe Marumani (32) and Wessly Madhevere (25).
Khaleel Ahmed bagged two wickets, while Shivam Dube, Abhishek Sharma, Washington Sundar, and debutant Tushar Deshpande claimed one wicket each. Ravi Bishnoi also bowled a tidy spell, recording figures of 4-0-22-0.
India made a mockery of Zimbabwe's total, chasing it down in just 15.2 overs with 10 wickets in hand. Yashasvi Jaiswal stole the show with his blistering knock, remaining unbeaten on 93 in just 53 deliveries. Gill, on the other hand, notched up his second half-century of the series, being unbeaten on 58 off 39 balls.
Jaiswal entertained fans with his striking, hitting 13 fours and two maximums during his stay at the crease. Blessing Muzarabani was the best performer with the ball for Zimbabwe, giving away 25 runs from 3.2 overs.
The two Indian openers propelled their side into the pole position by accumulating 61 runs in the powerplay. They didn't allow Zimbabwe to make a comeback in the match even after the fielding restrictions were lifted and the visitors completed an easy win.
Abhishek Sharma drew first blood for India after a 63-run stand between Zimbabwean openers
Zimbabwe were off to a decent start with the bat as Tadiwanashe Marumani and Wessly Madhevere formed a 63-run partnership at the top of the order. Left-arm spinner Abhishek Sharma provided his team with a massive breakthrough, breaking the stand in the ninth over.
Abhishek claimed his maiden wicket in international cricket, dismissing Marumani, who was caught by Rinku Singh at the midwicket boundary. Shivam Dube dismissed the well-set Madhevere in the 10th over.
Zimbabwe lost wickets at regular intervals which dented their chance of posting a mammoth total. Sikandar Raza's 46 runs gave them some much-needed momentum. Raza stitched together a 45-run partnership for the fifth wicket with Dion Myers.
Who was Player of the Match in yesterday’s India vs Zimbabwe T20I?
Yashasvi Jaiswal played a sensational knock in yesterday's T20I. The southpaw's batting exploits helped his team cruise to a comfortable win.
Shubman Gill continued his good form, hitting an impressive half-century. However, it was Jaiswal who was adjudged the Player of the Match for his whirlwind knock.