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India vs Zimbabwe, 2nd T20I – Live Cricket Score
India displayed an impressive batting performance. Abhishek Sharma played a pivotal role in India’s emphatic 100-run victory over Zimbabwe in the second T20I held in Harare. His stellar performance included a sensational century off just 47 balls, setting the stage for India to post a commanding total of 234 for 2 after choosing to bat first. This remarkable innings marked Abhishek’s maiden international century in only his second T20I appearance, making him the quickest Indian batter to achieve this milestone in terms of innings played.
Supporting Abhishek’s outstanding knock, Ruturaj Gaikwad remained unbeaten with 77 runs, while Rinku Singh contributed a rapid 48 not out. Zimbabwe’s bowlers faced a challenging day as they struggled against India’s formidable batting lineup.
In the second innings, India’s bowlers dominated proceedings with Avesh Khan claiming figures of 3 for 15 and Ravi Bishnoi taking 2 for 11, resulting in Zimbabwe being bowled out for 134 runs. This comprehensive performance secured India’s convincing victory in the match.
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India displayed an impressive batting performance, scoring 234 for 2 in their allotted 20 overs against Zimbabwe in the second T20I at Harare. Shubman Gill, leading the team, was dismissed early for 2 runs. However, Abhishek Sharma played a pivotal innings, smashing a breathtaking century off just 47 balls. His knock included 8 fours and 7 sixes, setting a rapid pace and becoming the fastest Indian to reach a T20I century in only his second match.
Ruturaj Gaikwad remained unbeaten with a solid 77 off 47 deliveries, anchoring the innings alongside Rinku Singh, who contributed a quickfire 48 not out off 22 balls. The Zimbabwean bowlers struggled to contain the Indian batsmen throughout the innings, conceding 7 wides among their 234 runs.
India’s commanding total laid a strong foundation, ensuring a dominant position going into the second innings of the match.
India Innings
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shubman Gill (c) | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Abhishek Sharma | 100 | 47 | 8 | 7 | 212.77 |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | 77 | 47 | 11 | 1 | 163.83 |
| Rinku Singh | 48* | 22 | 5 | 2 | 218.18 |
Extras: 7 (wides: 7)
Total: 234 runs, 2 wickets in 20 overs
Zimbabwe Innings
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innocent Kaia | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Wessly Madhevere | 43 | 39 | 3 | 1 | 110.26 |
| Brian Bennett | 26 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 288.89 |
| Dion Myers | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Sikandar Raza (c) | 44 | 44 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Johnathan Campbell | 10 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 55.56 |
| Clive Madande (wk) | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Wellington Masakadza | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Luke Jongwe | 33 | 26 | 4 | 0 | 126.92 |
| Blessing Muzarabani | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Tendai Chatara | 0* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Extras: 11 (wides: 8, no balls: 1, leg byes: 2)
Total: 134 runs, 10 wickets in 18.4 overs
Abhishek Sharma | Player of the Match:
I think it was a pretty good performance by me, the defeat we had yesterday, it wasn’t easy for us. I felt today it was my day and I made it count. I feel T20 is about momentum and I took it to the end. Special mention to the coaches, captains and the team management to keep confidence. I always feel that as a youngster if it’s your day, you have to express yourself. We were talking after every over and he (Ruturaj) said to me that you should take it on. I always believe in my ability, if it’s in my arc and even if it’s the first ball, I will go after it.
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