India completed a remarkable turnaround in the series against Zimbabwe with a convincing 42-run victory in Harare. Despite a strong start from Yashasvi Jaiswal, who hit two sixes off the first two balls, India stumbled early with Jaiswal, Abhishek Sharma, and Shubman Gill falling within the powerplay overs.
Sanju Samson steadied the innings with a crucial 58 off 45 balls, supported by Riyan Parag’s 22, guiding India to 167 after 20 overs. Mukesh Kumar starred with the ball for India, finishing with career-best figures of 4 for 22, while Washington Sundar and Shivam Dube also contributed crucial breakthroughs.
Zimbabwe’s chase began promisingly with Tadiwanashe Marumani and Dion Myers putting up a solid partnership, but Washington Sundar’s dismissal of Marumani triggered a collapse. Dube’s all-round performance, including two key wickets and a run-out, further dented Zimbabwe’s hopes.
India Clinches Series with 42-Run Victory Over Zimbabwe in Harare
Despite late resistance from Faraz Akram, who scored 27 off 13 balls, Zimbabwe fell short, bowled out for 125 in 19.4 overs. Mukesh Kumar’s effective bowling display earned him the Player of the Match award, while Washington Sundar’s consistent performance throughout the series earned him the Player-of-the-Series trophy.
India’s victory marked their fourth consecutive win in the series, showcasing their depth and resilience after a shaky start. The series win highlighted India’s ability to bounce back under pressure and showcased emerging talents like Mukesh Kumar and Washington Sundar.
Zimbabwe, despite their efforts, struggled to maintain momentum after the powerplay overs in both batting and bowling departments. The result affirmed India’s dominance in the T20 format and concluded a successful series in Harare.
