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In the final T20I of the India tour of Zimbabwe 2024, India emerged victorious by 42 runs, sealing the series 4-1. The mat💎ch, held at Harare Sports Club, saw Zimbabwe electing to bowl first after winning the toss.
Sanju Samson shines with the bat
India’s innings began with an explosive start from Yashasvi Jaiswal, who hit two consecutive sixes off Sikandar Raza‘s overstep, making him the first player to score 12 runs off the first legal delivery in a men’s T20I game. Despite his quick dismissal for 12 runs off 5 balls, India managed to post a competitive total of 167/6 in their 20 overs.
Sanju Samson was the standout performer, scoring a crucial 58 runs off 45 balls, supported by Shivam Dube‘s quickfire 26 off 12 balls. Contributions from Shubman Gill (13), Abhishek Sharma (14), and Riyan Parag (22) ensured a solid team effort. Zimbabwe’s Blessing Muzarabani was the pick of the bowlers, taking 2 wickets for 19 runs in his 4 overs, while Raza, Richard Ngarava, and Brandon Mavuta each chipped in with a wicket.
Mukesh Kumar’s impressive bowling take India home
Chasing 168, Zimbabwe’s innings faltered from the beginning. They lost Wesley Madhevere for a duck in the first over and struggled to build significant partnerships. Tadiwanashe Marumani (27 off 24) and Dion Myers (34 off 32) were the only notable contributors at the top order. A late surge from Faraz Akram, who scored 27 off 13 balls, was not enough to steer Zimbabwe to victory. The Indian bowlers were disciplined and effective, with Mukesh Kumar leading the attack by claiming 4 wickets for 22 runs in 3.3 overs. Shivam Dube (2/25) and Abhishek (1/20) provided crucial support, while Washington Sundar (1/7) and Tushar Deshpande (1/25) also contributed to bowling out Z🅘imbabwe for 125 in 18.3 overs.
India’s remarkable performance in the series
With this win, India wrapped up the series on a high note, having won the last four matches consecutively. Zimbabwe had taken the lead with a 13-run victory in the first T20I, but India bounced back strongly, winning the second T20I by a massive 100 runs, the third by 23 runs, the fourth by 10 wickets, and the fifth by 42 runs. The series showcased India’s depth in talent and their ability to perform under pressure, setting a positive tone for their upcoming international engagements.
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Here is how fans reacted:
A 42-run victory in the 5th & Final T20I 🙌
Wit🌟h that win, complete a 4⃣-1⃣ series win in Zimbabwe 💙👏👏
Scorecard ▶️
— BCCI (@BCCI)
– Leading run getter of the series.
– Won the series 4-1.Good one for Shubman Gill. 👏
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
Mukesh🍨 aur powerplay mein wickets 👉 Permanent hai 🔥
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals)
भारत ने 𝓡जिम्बाब्वे के खिलाफ टी-20 सीरीज 4-1 से जीती।
— Dharmendra Kumar meena (@imDkmeenadausa)
INDIA SEALS THE T20I SERIES AG𝔉AINST ZIMBABWE BY 4-1.
– A dominating performance by the young boys after 0-1. 🇮🇳
— Mahendra Singh (@mahendrasinh280)
India Beat Zimbabwe By 42 Runs ❀in 5th T20I 2024; Sanju Samson, Mukesh Kumar Help Men in Blue Clinch 4-1 Series Victory
— omprakash jaat ( dagur ) (@omjaat_o5)
A comfortable win for Team India 🔥
Scorecard:
— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
Zimbabwe started the seri🐓es with a bang but they quickly fizzled out as India won the series🌱 4-1
— ThePoppingCrease (@PoppingCreaseSA)
What a catch by chetta sanju samson 🤯🔥
— Anurag Pandey🇮🇳 (@AnuragP52225)
India beat Zimbabwe in the series 4-1
— Deepu Prajapati (@TheskyDeepu)
India won by 42 run൩s against Zimbabwe mukesh bimar wat a bowler 4-1 series win wat a team Sanju Samson rocked
— Tripurari Chaudhary (@TipsChaudhary)
INDIA won this series by 4/1…🎉🎉
Congratulations Captain
🏆🏆🇮🇳🇮🇳— Mukesh Sankhla 🇮🇳 (@MukeshSankhla07)
