Brian Bennett’s maiden over wicket, Three-wicket hauls from Sikandar Raza and Tendai Chatara propelled Zimbabwe hard-fought 13-run win over T20 World Champions India. Despite a remarkable four-wicket performance from Ravi Bishnoi and a resilient 27 from Washington Sundar and secured a 1-0 lead in a low-scoring contested of the first T20I.
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Catch the Cricket highlights of the 1st T20I match between Zimbabwe and India, played on July 06, 2024, at the Harare Sports Club. This match was part of India's tour of Zimbabwe, a 5-match Twenty20 international series where Zimbabwe take a 1-0 lead.
Match Highlights
Zimbabwe secured a hard-fought 13-run win over India in the opening T20I and take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.
Zimbabwe Innings :
Zimbabwe posted a respectable total of 115 for 9 in their 20 overs with Clive Madande top-scorer with an unbeaten 29 off 25 balls including four fours with a strike rate of 116.
Dion Myers added 23 runs off 22 balls contained two boundaries, while Brian Bennett played a quickfire 22 off 15 balls, hitting 5 fours at a strike rate of 146.66.
Wesley Madhevere contributed 21 runs off 22 balls featuring 3 fours and Sikandar Raza scored 17 off 19 balls contained a six and a four.
India bowling :
India’s bowling was led by Ravi Bishnoi - who delivered a career-best bowling performance of 4 wickets for 13 runs in 4 overs including two maidens with an economy rate of 3.25.
Washington Sundar captured 2 wickets for 11 runs in 4 overs with an economy rate of 2.75, while Mukesh Kumar and Avesh Khan claimed one wicket each.
India Innings :
In reply, India bowled out for 102 in 19.5 overs. Shubman Gill was the top scorer for India with 31 runs off 29 balls including five fours with a strike rate of 106.89.
Washington Sundar added 27 runs off 34 balls including a six and a four, while Avesh Khan contributed 16 off 12 balls including 3 fours with striking rate of 133.33.
Zimbabwe bowling :
Tendai Chatara was Zimbabwe’s impressive best bowler - who picked up 3 wickets for 16 runs in 3.5 overs, while Sikandar Raza also captured 3 wickets.
Brian Bennett - who took a wicket without conceding a single run in his over, while Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani, and Luke Jongwe each picked up one wickets.
Player of the match :
Sikandar Raza was named Player of the Match for his all-round efforts of capturing three wickets for 25 runs in 4 overs after contributing 17 runs off 19 balls including a six and a four.
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