Leveling the five-match T20I series 1-1, India fiercely recovered from a close contest at the Harare Sports Club to overcome Zimbabwe by 100 runs. Abhishek Sharma with the bat gave an outstanding performance, and Avesh Khan and Mukesh Kumar bowled brilliantly. Let’s take a look at the India vs Zimbabwe 2nd T20I 2024 highlights.
India’s Dominant Batting Performance
Shubman Gill’s choice proved wise as he chose to bat first after winning the toss and produced India a strong score of 234/2 in their allocated 20 overs. With 7 fours and an incredible 8 sixes, Abhishek Sharma displayed his destructive flair in a blazing innings, blasting a stunning century off just 47 balls.
With an undefeated 77 off 47 deliveries, Ruturaj Gaikwad gave strong assistance; Rinku Singh added a quickfire 48 not out off 22 balls to help India to reach a dominant total.
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India vs Zimbabwe 2nd T20I Scorecard – 1st Innings
Here’s the first innings scorecard of the India vs Zimbabwe 2nd T20I:
Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
Shubman Gill (c) | $2 | $4 | $0 | $0 | $50 |
Abhishek Sharma | $100 | 47 | $7 | $8 | $213 |
Ruturaj Gaikwad | $77 | 47 | $11 | $1 | $164 |
Rinku Singh | $48 | 22 | $2 | $5 | $218 |
Bowler | Overs | Maiden | Runs | Wicket | NB | WD | ECO |
Brian Bennett | $2 | 0 | $22 | $0 | $0 | 1 | 11 |
Blessing Muzarabani | $4 | 1 | $30 | $1 | $0 | 1 | 7.5 |
Tendai Chatara | $4 | 0 | $38 | $0 | $0 | 2 | 9.5 |
Sikandar Raza (c) | $3 | 0 | $34 | $0 | $0 | 0 | 11.3 |
Luke Jongwe | $4 | 0 | $53 | $0 | $0 | 1 | 13.2 |
Dion Myers | $1 | 0 | $28 | $0 | $0 | 2 | 28 |
Wellington Masakadza | $2 | $0 | $29 | $1 | $0 | 0 | 14.5 |
Zimbabwe’s Struggle in Response
Targeting a difficult 235 runs, Zimbabwe stumbled under the pressure and was bowled out for 134 in 18.4 overs. Though lacking middle order help, Wessly Madhevere top-scored with a brave 43 off 39 balls. With three vital wickets apiece, Avesh Khan and Mukesh Kumar shined with the ball for India; Ravi Bishnoi helped to destroy the Zimbabwean batting order with two wickets.
India vs Zimbabwe 2nd T20I Scorecard – 2nd Innings
Here’s the scorecard for the second innings of India vs Zimbabwe 2nd T20I:
Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
Innocent Kaia | $4 | $3 | $1 | $0 | $133 |
Wessly Madhevere | $43 | $39 | $3 | $1 | $110 |
Brian Bennett | $26 | $9 | $1 | $3 | $289 |
Dion Myers | $0 | $1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Sikandar Raza (c) | $4 | 4 | $1 | $0 | $100 |
Johnathan Campbell | $10 | $18 | $0 | $0 | $56 |
Clive Madande (wk) | $0 | $4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Wellington Masakadza | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
Luke Jongwe | 33 | 26 | 4 | 0 | 126.92 |
Blessing Muzarabani | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
Tendai Chatara | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bowler | Overs | Maiden | Runs | Wicket | NB | WD | ECO |
Mukesh Kumar | $3 | 0 | $37 | $3 | $1 | 1 | 10.1 |
Abhishek Sharma | $3 | 0 | $36 | $0 | $0 | 5 | 12 |
Avesh Khan | $3 | 0 | $15 | $3 | $0 | 2 | 5 |
Ravi Bishnoi | $4 | 0 | $11 | $2 | $0 | 0 | 2.8 |
Washington Sundar | $4 | 0 | $28 | $1 | $0 | 0 | 7 |
Riyan Parag | $1 | 0 | $5 | $0 | $0 | 0 | 5 |
Thoughts on the Match
India’s victory in the second Twenty20 International was evidence of their depth in bowling and batting ability. The blazing century of Abhishek Sharma set the tone; Avesh Khan and Mukesh Kumar’s disciplined bowling guaranteed Zimbabwe never threatened the goal. Currently standing at 1-1, the series promises a contested third T20I at Harare Sports Club.
In the end,
India’s whole triumph in the second T20I against Zimbabwe was a show of power and ability. The highlights of the game were Abhishek Sharma’s courageous century and Avesh Khan’s superb bowling, therefore guaranteeing a remarkable visit for the guests.
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