Taking a 2-1 lead in the five-match series, India triumphantly defeated Zimbabwe by 23 runs in the third T20I in an exciting game at Harare Sports Club. This triumph guarantees India’s supremacy in the series as it combines disciplined bowling with great batting. Here’s the complete India vs Zimbabwe 3rd T20I highlights.
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ToggleIndia’s Excellent Batting Effort
India’s openers began aggressively after winning the toss and choosing to bat first. Yashasvi Jaiswal and skipper Shubman Gill gave a strong basis; Gill top-scoring with a well-made 66 off 49 balls. Jaiswal showed aggressive intent with 4 boundaries and 2 sixes, contributing 36 from 27 balls.
With a fast 49 off 28 balls with 4 fours and 3 sixes, Ruturaj Gaikwad carried on the pace. Lead by Sanju Samson’s undefeated 12 off 7 balls, the middle order guaranteed India scored a demanding total of 182/4 in their 20 overs.
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India vs Zimbabwe 3rd T20I 2024 Scorecard: 1st Innings
Here’s the India vs Zimbabwe 3rd T20I first innings scorecard:
Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
Yashasvi Jaiswal | 36 | 27 | 4 | 2 | 133 |
Shubman Gill (c) | 66 | 49 | 7 | 3 | 135 |
Abhishek Sharma | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 111 |
Ruturaj Gaikwad | 49 | 28 | 4 | 3 | 175 |
Samson (wk) | 12 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 171 |
Rinku Singh | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
Bowler | Over | Maiden | Runs | Wicket | NB | WD | ECO |
Brian Bennett | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 15 |
Richard Ngarava | 4 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.8 |
Tendai Chatara | 3 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Blessing Muzarabani | 4 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6.2 |
Sikandar Raza (c) | 4 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Wellington Masakadza | 3 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.3 |
Wessly Madhevere | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
Zimbabwe’s Chase Falters
Targeting 183 runs, Zimbabwe lost early wickets and battled to gather momentum after a slow start. With an undefeated 65 off 49 balls with 7 fours and a six, Dion Myers turned out as the hosts’ best performance. With 37 off 26 balls, Clive Madande offered some opposition; the rest of the batting order fell short in terms of major contribution.
India vs Zimbabwe 3rd T20I 2024 Scorecard: 2nd Innings
Here’s the India vs Zimbabwe 3rd T20I second-innings scorecard:
Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
Wessly Madhevere | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
Tadiwanashe Marumani | 13 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 130 |
Brian Bennett | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 80 |
Dion Myers | 65 | 49 | 7 | 1 | 133 |
Sikandar Raza (c) | 15 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 94 |
Johnathan Campbell | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
Clive Madande (wk) | 37 | 26 | 2 | 2 | 142 |
Wellington Masakadza | 18 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 180 |
Bowler | Over | Maiden | Runs | Wicket | NB | WD | ECO |
Khaleel Ahmed | 4 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.8 |
Avesh Khan | 4 | 0 | 39 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9.8 |
Ravi Bishnoi | 4 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.2 |
Washington Sundar | 4 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3.8 |
Abhishek Sharma | 2 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.5 |
Shivam Dube | 2 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.5 |
Washington Sundar’s Heroics with the Ball
With just 15 runs in his 4 overs, Washington Sundar was the standout with the ball grabbing 3 vital wickets. His tight bowling guaranteed Zimbabwe never really entered the chase. With two wickets taken and 39 runs given up, Avesh Khan also was really important. Khaleel Ahmed added a wicket, thereby undermining Zimbabwe’s prospects.
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Important Match Highlights
Shubman Gill’s 66 gave India’s innings a strong start and established tone.
Aggressive 49 off 28 balls by Ruturaj Gaikwad quickened the scoring pace.
Key wickets from Washington Sundar’s understated bowling attack upset Zimbabwe’s pursuit.
Though without help from other batsmen, Dion Myers’s brave undefeated 65 was a highlight for Zimbabwe.
Series Outlook
India ahead 2-1 makes the series rather interesting. The fourth T20I, set on Saturday, July 13, is crucial for both sides at the same site. India will seek to seal the series; Zimbabwe will be eager to equal it and rebound.
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Conclusion
With both sides showcasing their skills, the third T20I between India and Zimbabwe was an exhibition of first-rate cricket. Shubman Gill’s batting and Washington Sundar’s bowling helped India’s overall performance to be worthy of a triumph.
The intensity and competitive nature of the show should get stronger as it advances, therefore offering more exciting cricketing action. Watch this space for the fourth T20I and the struggle between these two energetic sides.