Abhishek Sharma's explosive batting and India's strong bowling secure decisive win in Harare
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:
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.
India won by 100 runs.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
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