ZIMBABWE VS INDIA, 4TH T20I. 2024 , HARARE
Yashasvi Jaiswal (93) and Shubman Gill (58) dominated Zimbabwe with a stellar 156-run partnership, leading India to a decisive 10-wicket victory in Harare. In their partnership, Gill played a supportive role while Jaiswal took charge, showcasing exceptional batting skills. Jaiswal quickly reached his fifth T20I fifty in just 29 balls, propelling India ahead in the chase. Both Jaiswal and Gill started strong in the powerplay and maintained their momentum throughout.
Toss
India won the toss and chose to field.
Teams Line Up-
Zimbabwe:
Wessly Madhevere, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Brian Bennett, Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza (captain), Johnathan Campbell, Faraz Akram, Clive Madande (wicketkeeper), Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Tendai Chatara
India:
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill (captain), Abhishek Sharma, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Tushar Deshpande, Khaleel Ahmed
ZIMBABWE
Powerplay – A Promising Beginning
Phase score – 44/0 [RR: 7.33, 4s/6s: 6/0]
Wessly Madhevere provided a strong start for Zimbabwe, hitting the boundary three times in the initial two overs, including against debutant Tushar Deshpande. Zimbabwe quickly reached 39 runs in the first five overs before Washington Sundar tightened the game in the final over of the powerplay.
Middle Overs – A Shift in Momentum
Phase score – 54/4 [RR: 6.00, 4s/6s: 2/1]
Despite the openers establishing a fifty-run partnership, Zimbabwe lost their initial momentum, allowing India to regain control with key wickets. Tadiwanashe Marumani was caught while trying to escalate the score, and Shivam Dube dismissed the other opener in his first over. Sikandar Raza attempted to accelerate with a four and a six, but Washington Sundar ended Brian Bennett’s struggle at the crease. A subsequent run-out increased the pressure on Raza to perform in the final overs.
Death Overs – Raza Excels
Phase Score: 54/3 [RR: 10.8, 4s/6s: 2/2]
Zimbabwe’s captain rose to the occasion once again, delivering a stellar performance. He launched Washington’s delivery for a six, followed by striking a four and another six off Khaleel, propelling his score to 40 from just 20 deliveries. If not for Deshpande’s crucial wicket in the second-last over, Zimbabwe might have surpassed a total of 160. Khaleel’s tight final over restricted them to a final score of 152.
INDIA
Power play – Jaiswal Unleashed
Phase Score: 61/0 [RR – 10.16, 4s/6s – 10/0]
Jaiswal adopted an assertive stance from the outset, hitting three boundaries in the opening over. Shubman Gill contributed with two fours off Blessing Muzarabani in the next over. Jaiswal continued his aggressive play against Tendai Chatara, hitting four more boundaries, bringing India’s score to 43 after just three overs. This aggressive start defined the chase, with India maintaining control throughout. Despite a quieter conclusion to the powerplay, India ended it at 61 without loss.
Middle Overs – Dominant Batting by Openers
Phase Score: 90/0 [RR – 10, 4s/6s – 8/4]
Raza, usually dependable, was unable to stem the flow of runs, conceding 24 runs in his first two overs, prompting him to withdraw from the attack. Subsequent bowling changes failed to make a dent as the Indian batsmen continued their relentless pursuit. Jaiswal, nearing a century, and Gill, supporting well, brought up his fifty. By the end of the middle overs, India had amassed 90 runs and required only two more balls in the 16th over to clinch the victory.
Brief Scores:
Zimbabwe 152/7 in 20 overs (Sikandar Raza 46; Khaleel Ahmed 2/32) lost to India 156/0 in 15.2 overs (Yashasvi Jaiswal 93*, Shubman Gill 58*) by 10 wickets.