By Team Sports Kida 
India have arrived in Harare for their five-match T20 series against Zimbabwe and led by Shubman Gill are seen exiting the airport in a video posted by Zimbabwe cricket on X.
Mukesh Kumar strikes early with India by taking down Marumani in the first over, as India strikes first blood. Washington Sundar’s spin bowling also causes problems for Marumani’s team mates.
In this article, we will discuss the main points or high lights of India National Cricket Team vs Zimbabwe National Cricket Team Match Scorecard.
Top Performers – India vs Zimbabwe T20I Series (July 2024)
| Player | Team | Matches | Runs | Highest Score | Batting Average | Wickets | Best Bowling | Bowling Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shubman Gill | India | 5 | 170 | 66 | 42.50 | – | – | – |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | India | 3 | 141 | 93* | 70.50 | – | – | – |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | India | 4 | 133 | 77* | 66.50 | – | – | – |
| Abhishek Sharma | India | 5 | 124 | 100 | 31.00 | 1 | 1/– | – |
| Sanju Samson | India | 3 | 70 | 58 | 70.00 | – | – | – |
| Dion Myers | Zimbabwe | 5 | 134 | 65 | 33.50 | – | – | – |
| Sikandar Raza | Zimbabwe | 5 | 90 | 46 | 18.00 | 3 | 3/25 | – |
| Mukesh Kumar | India | 3 | – | – | – | 4 | 4/22 | – |
| Khaleel Ahmed | India | 3 | – | – | – | 2 | 2/32 | – |
| Shivam Dube | India | 3 | 26 | 26 | 26.00 | 2 | 2/25 | – |
India vs Zimbabwe 1st T20I
India, reigning T20 champions, were taken by surprise when Zimbabwe stunned them in the inaugural T20I of this five-match series at Harare Sports Club. Zimbabwe made an astonishing comeback after an indifferent start, using Avesh Khan and Blessing Muzarabani’s precision variations bowling to restrict India batsmen from getting going and choke off their reign as T20 Champions.
Indian batsmen had a difficult start on a pitch with unpredictable bounce. They struggled to find their groove with short ball bowling but following two quick wickets they began looking more capable of defending a smaller total.
But then a bit of complacency set in, leading the batters into poor habits. Mukesh Kumar provided India an early breakthrough, but they couldn’t capitalize. Meanwhile, Ravi Bishnoi ripped through Zimbabwean middle order with his superb bowling to capture four wickets and secure victory for India.
At the end of it all, however, the visitors faltered to an inferior score of 116 and ended with just seven wickets to their name. Clive Madande made some brilliant runs towards the end but this wasn’t enough to secure victory for them.
Shubman Gill led an India squad comprising Abhishek Sharma, Riyan Parag and Tushar Deshpande who made their T20I debuts following Hurricane Beryl stranding them on Barbados. Shubman hopes his side makes an impression in Dharamsala on Wednesday when playing their second T20I against Zimbabwe – it’s essential they come away victorious or risk missing out altogether in this tournament! With some impressive young talents from IPL making an impression with some exciting youngsters joining IPL teams this team must come away victorious!
India vs Zimbabwe 2nd T20I
India and Zimbabwe will play their second T20I on Sunday, July 7. India’s team hopes to avenge their unexpected loss against Zimbabwe in the initial T20I; Harare Sports Club will host this clash, with live telecast available via Sony Sports Network or streaming available through SonyLIV.
India struggled in their opening Twenty20 International, being bowled out for just 102 runs. Ravi Bishnoi had advised India to adopt a fresh mindset and approach in order to be successful, emphasizing that young players need to balance aggression with responsibility.
In the second T20I, India will look to play more responsibly and develop partnerships. Their aim is to break through Zimbabwe’s resistance and secure an easy victory; bowlers will need to be effective to stop Zimbabwe scoring quickly.
Abhishek Sharma and Ruturaj Gaikwad were India’s stand-out performers in the first Twenty20 International, starting their innings off brilliantly to help India to post a mammoth total. Rinku Singh provided further assistance as India contained Zimbabwe’s run scoring ability by frontloading with fast deliveries without conceding dot balls.
India are currently leading the five-match series by two wickets and are hoping to complete a three-game whitewash in their remaining matches. Shubman Gill will continue as captain while Dhruv Jurel (wk), Riyan Parag, Washington Sundar Avesh Khan Khaleel Ahmed Mukesh Kumar Blessing Muzarabani will make up their squad – Sikandar Raza will lead their squad.
India vs Zimbabwe 3rd T20I
India took a commanding 2-0 lead in the five-match T20I series against Zimbabwe after defeating them by 23 runs at Harare Sports Club. India captain Shubman Gill was top scorer with 66, while off-spinner Washington Sundar provided three wickets after electing to bat first. Zimbabwe struggled offensively, only Dion Myers and Clive Madande scoring over half-centuries while Blessing Muzarabani and Sikandar Raza picked up some wickets for Zimbabwe.
Khaleel Ahmed delivers to Marumani who attempts to accelerate but gets caught by Shivam Dube in deep midwicket for 13. Zimbabwe are currently at 125/6 after 17 overs and need 152 runs from just two balls remaining to win their innings.
Tendai Chatara to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Jaiswal lifts it in the air and hits it to the boundary – giving Zimbabwe another half chance to score!
7.4: Avesh Khan to Yashasvi Jaiswal, SIX! Jaiswal hits an audacious six off a short and wide delivery from Khan that lands just past Ryan Burl on its journey past long-on. Zimbabwe lose another wicket!
8.4: Ravi Bishnoi to Clive Madande, FOUR! Madande plays an exquisite uppercut over backward point to reach 50 in 13 balls with one strike!
9.3: Sikandar Raza to Zak Chappell, SIX! On an easy pitch with short and full balls, Chappell swings hard and sends one over the ropes for six! Zimbabwe lost yet another wicket due to sloppy fielding!
10.4: Washington Sundar to Clive Madande: THREE! Sundar is back to his best; picking up an excellent delivery on middle and off that Madande mistimes and sends over leg side for three.
Shubman Gill will face Zimbabwe in the final over of their series and look to seal victory for India. The match starts at 4.30 pm IST (11:00 GMT). Join us early for all of the build-up and live commentary as the action unfolds!
India vs Zimbabwe 4th T20I
India will aim to clinch their five-match series against Zimbabwe with another victory on Saturday at Harare, led by Shubman Gill. India are already ahead 2-1 with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ravi Bishnoi proving themselves valuable additions to their side so far.
India and Zimbabwe have faced each other 11 times in T20 Internationals and India has the edge with six wins to Zimbabwe’s three wins, losing seven. Most recently they clashed during Group B of 2022 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup where India prevailed by 71 runs.
Shubman Gill has led an inexperienced but eager India side through this series, looking for victory to seal it on Saturday. Without veteran Rohit Sharma or Virat Kohli in their ranks to play T20 cricket anymore, youngsters like Abhishek Sharma, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sikandar Raza and Washington Sundar have had an opportunity to prove themselves and leave an impressionful mark.
After an uneven start, India have quickly found their stride and are now in complete control of the game. Their spinners have found plenty of purchase from the wicket, causing difficulties for visitors.
Abhishek Sharma made history when he claimed his first T20I wicket by dismissing Marumani. Ruturaj Gaikwad dropped what seemed a straightforward catch at cover, leaving Abhishek open for another scalp in Shivam Dube’s over in which Madhevere was dismissed to put India ahead in this contest.
The fourth T20I between India and Zimbabwe will be broadcast live in India via Sony Sports Network with Hindi commentary available to stream via Sony LIV app. Play commences at 1:30 PM IST; here you can also track live scores and updates!