India vs Zimbabwe 3rd T20I Highlights: Gill, Gaikwad lead India to beat Zimbabwe by 23 runs | Mint
Match Summary:
In the 3rd T20I at Harare, Zimbabwe fell short in their chase of 183 runs, managing 159/6 in 20 overs, resulting in a 23-run victory for India. This win gives India a 2-1 lead in the 5-match series.
Key Highlights:
- India’s Innings:
- After winning the toss, Indian skipper Shubman Gill opted to bat first.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal, returning to the XI, opened with Gill and scored 36 off 27 balls.
- Gill scored his first T20I half-century as captain, making 66 off 36 deliveries.
- Ruturaj Gaikwad contributed significantly with 49 off 28 balls.
- India posted a total of 182/4 in their 20 overs.
- Zimbabwe’s Blessing Muzarabani and Sikandar Raza each took two wickets.
- Zimbabwe’s Response:
- Zimbabwe started their chase but could only reach 159/6 in 20 overs.
- Dion Myers was a standout performer, remaining unbeaten with 65 off 49 balls.
- Clive Madande added 37 off 26 balls, but no other batsman made a significant impact.
- For India, Washington Sundar was the star bowler, claiming three wickets. Avesh Khan took two, and Khaleel Ahmed secured one.
Player of the Match: Washington Sundar was awarded for his excellent bowling performance, taking three crucial wickets.
Next Matches:
- The fourth T20I is scheduled for Saturday, 13 July.
- The fifth and final T20I will be played on Sunday, 14 July.
Playing XIs:
- India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill (c), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sanju Samson (w), Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Khaleel Ahmed
- Zimbabwe: Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wessly Madhevere, Brian Bennett, Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza (c), Johnathan Campbell, Clive Madande (w), Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Tendai Chatara
Pre-Match Insights:
- The series is now at a critical juncture with India leading 2-1.
- India’s squad was bolstered by the return of Yashasvi Jaiswal and other key players like Sanju Samson.
- Zimbabwe aims to rebound after their heavy defeat in the second T20I, needing improved batting performances to challenge the World Champions.
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