India Crush Zimbabwe by 100 Runs in Harare T20

Abhishek Sharma's explosive batting and India's strong bowling secure decisive win in Harare

Update: 2024-07-07 14:52 GMT
India's batsman Abishek Sharma celebrates after scoring 100 runs during the T20 cricket between Zimbabwe and India at Harare Sports club, on Sunday. (Image: AP)
In a dominant display of batting and bowling, India cruised to a 100-run victory over Zimbabwe in the second T20I in Harare on Sunday.

Abhishek Sharma’s blistering century, scoring 100 off just 47 balls with 7 fours and 8 sixes, alongside Ruturaj Gaikwad’s unbeaten 77 from 47 balls (11 fours and 1 six), propelled India to a formidable total of 234 for two.

Zimbabwe struggled in their chase, folding for 134 all out in 18.4 overs. The Indian bowlers, led by pacers Mukesh Kumar (3/37) and Avesh Khan (3/15), along with leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi (2/11), delivered an impressive performance to seal the win.

This victory levels the five-match series at 1-1.

 Scores:
India: 234 for 2 in 20 overs (Abhishek Sharma 100, Ruturaj Gaikwad 77 not out, Rinku Singh 48 not out)
Zimbabwe: 134 all out in 18.4 overs (Wessly Madhevere 43, Brian Bennett 26, Luke Jongwe 33; Mukesh Kumar 3/37, Avesh Khan 3/15, Ravi Bishnoi 2/11)

India won by 100 runs.


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