India concluded their tour of Zimbabwe with a commanding 42-run victory in the fifth T20I, securing a 4-1 series win. The match, played in Harare, showcased India’s depth and resilience as they bounced back from losing the series opener to win four consecutive games.
India completed a splendid turnaround after losing the series opener #ZIMvIND https://t.co/KGcXQCePDJ
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) July 15, 2024
Key Highlights of the India Tour of Zimbabwe Final T20I
- Samson’s Half-Century: Sanju Samson top-scored with 58 off 45 balls.
- Dube’s All-Round Performance: Shivam Dube contributed 26 runs and took 2 wickets.
- Mukesh Kumar’s Bowling: Mukesh claimed career-best figures of 4-22.
- Zimbabwe’s Strong Start: The hosts were in contention after a solid powerplay.
Match Summary
India: 167/6 (20 overs)
Zimbabwe: 125 all out (19.1 overs)
India’s innings was anchored by Samson’s half-century after early setbacks. Dube provided a late flourish with 26 off 12 balls, helping India post a competitive 167/6. Zimbabwe’s Blessing Muzarabani was the pick of their bowlers, conceding just 19 runs in his four overs.
Zimbabwe’s chase started promisingly, with Tadiwanashe Marumani and Dion Myers countering India’s early breakthroughs. However, the introduction of Washington Sundar turned the tide, triggering a collapse that Zimbabwe couldn’t recover from.
Mukesh Kumar was the standout bowler for India, taking 4 wickets including crucial breakthroughs in the powerplay and death overs. Dube complemented his batting with two important wickets, earning him the Player of the Match award.
This India tour of Zimbabwe has been a success for the visitors, showcasing their bench strength and ability to adapt to different conditions. Washington Sundar’s consistent performances throughout the series earned him the Player of the Series accolade.
The series victory marks a positive end to India’s Zimbabwe tour, providing valuable experience for the team’s emerging talents ahead of future international challenges.
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