Match Summary
- Zimbabwe: 115/9 in 20 overs (Dion Myers 23, Clive Madande 29 not out; Ravi Bishnoi 4/13, Washington Sundar 2/11)
- India: 102 all out in 19.5 overs (Washington Sundar 27; Sikandar Raza 3/25, Tendai Chatara 3/16)
In a stunning upset, Zimbabwe defeated India by 13 runs in the first T20I of the five-match series at Harare on Saturday.
A youthful Indian team, led by Shubman Gill, failed to chase a target of 116, collapsing for just 102 in 19.5 overs.
India, coming off a T20 World Cup win, fielded a new-look squad with debutants Abhishek Sharma, Riyan Parag, and Dhruv Jurel. However, the inexperienced lineup faltered, with eight players scoring in single digits.
Washington Sundar fought hard with a valiant 27 off 34 balls, but he received little support from his teammates as wickets fell around him.
Zimbabwe’s bowlers shined, with captain Sikandar Raza taking 3/25 and Tendai Chatara claiming 3/16. Their disciplined performance dismantled the Indian batting order.
Earlier, India’s bowlers restricted Zimbabwe to 115/9, with Ravi Bishnoi claiming 4/13 and Washington Sundar adding 2/11. However, a late unbeaten 29 from Clive Madande helped Zimbabwe set a challenging target.
This loss marks India’s first T20I defeat in 2024 as they look to bounce back in the upcoming games