India vs Zimbabwe 1st T20I Highlights: Zimbabwe beat India by 13 runs to take 1-0 lead

India vs Zimbabwe 1st T20I Live Score: Zimbabwe won by 13 runs

Zimbabwe displayed exceptional fielding skills to prevent a boundary on the third ball, ultimately securing victory in the match. India was all out for 102 runs.

ZIM 115/9 (20)

IND 102 (19.5)

India vs Zimbabwe 1st T20I Live Score: IND 86/9 in 17 overs

Zimbabwe successfully reviews for a stumping and the decision is overturned. On the very next ball, they manage to dismiss Mukesh Kumar by bowling him out.

India vs Zimbabwe 1st T20I Live Score: IND 84/8 in 16 overs

Trouble for India! Masakadza gets Avesh Khan at long-off

India vs Zimbabwe 1st T20I Live Score: IND 61/7 in 13 overs

India reviewed but unfortunately it was all in vain as Bishnoi was forced to return to the pavilion.

India vs Zimbabwe 1st T20I Live Score: IND 53/6 in 11 overs

Sikandar Raza dismisses Captain Gill! Zimbabwe skipper outwits him with a brilliant delivery!

India vs Zimbabwe 1st T20I Live Score: IND 43/5 in 10 overs

Jurel attempted a cover drive once more, this time opting for a lofted shot. Unfortunately, the ball was caught at short extra cover.

India vs Zimbabwe 1st T20I Live Score: IND 36/4 in 9 overs

Masakadza up against Gill, delivering a spinning ball that catches the Indian captain off guard. Gill is unable to make contact and instead nudges the next ball to the leg side to rotate the strike.

India vs Zimbabwe 1st T20I Live Score: IND 28/4 in 7 overs

Chatara successfully nips one away from Jurel, striking him high on the back pad. Zimbabwe decides to use their review in hopes of securing another breakthrough.

India vs Zimbabwe 1st T20I Live Score: IND 22/4 in 5 overs

Rinku attempted to break the strike with a pull shot, but unfortunately, he hit the ball with the top edge, resulting in an easy catch for Bennett.

India vs Zimbabwe 1st T20I Live Score: IND 16/2 in 4 overs

Muzarabani delivers a well-angled delivery just outside the off stump. Gaikwad attempts a defensive shot, but only manages to get a faint outside edge. The ball is swiftly caught by the fielder at first slip.

India vs Zimbabwe 1st T20I Live Score: IND 12/1 in 3 overs

Gaikwad executes a flawless cover drive, sending the ball through the infield for a boundary.

India vs Zimbabwe 1st T20I Live Score: IND 0/1 in 1 over

Abhishek missed the opportunity to connect with the pull shot, resulting in an easy catch for Masakadza.

India vs Zimbabwe 1st T20I Live Score: ZIM 115/9 in 20 overs

Madande mistimed the last ball, but still managed to score a boundary on the final delivery!

India vs Zimbabwe 1st T20I Live Score: ZIM 98/9 in 18 overs

Avesh Khan steps up to complete his quota of overs as India searches for the final wicket. Madande faces two dot balls under immense pressure, determined to see his team through to the end of the innings.

India vs Zimbabwe 1st T20I Live Score: ZIM 90/9 in 16 overs

Bishnoi delivers a deceptive googly that catches Muzarabani off guard, leading the umpire to give him out. However, the batter decides to challenge the decision and successfully overturns it, earning a second chance at the crease. But Bishnoi is determined not to let him off easy, and on the very next delivery, he outsmarts Muzarabani once again, sealing his fate this time!

India vs Zimbabwe 1st T20I Live Score: ZIM 90/7 in 15 overs

Washington Sundar delivers a stunning ball and secures the wicket! Another setback for Zimbabwe as Sundar dismisses the left-handed batter.

India vs Zimbabwe 1st T20I Live Score: ZIM 74/5 in 12 overs

Avesh dismisses Raza with a short ball, and Bishnoi makes a crucial catch.

A costly mix-up results in Campbell losing his wicket! He hesitated too long, leading to the host losing its fifth wicket.

India vs Zimbabwe 1st T20I Live Score: ZIM 69/3 in 10 overs

Sikander Raza just delivered the best shot of the day! Avesh Khan pitched it up, and Raza effortlessly lofted it straight over the umpire with a clean and precise shot.

India vs Zimbabwe 1st T20I Live Score: ZIM 52/3 in 8 overs

Bishnoi delivers a flatter and quicker ball. Madhevere attempts a sweep shot, but unfortunately, he only manages to under edge the ball onto the stumps.

India vs Zimbabwe 1st T20I Live Score: ZIM 40/2 in 6 overs

Ravi Bishnoi makes an immediate impact as he enters the attack, delivering a perfect doosra on his very first ball. He skillfully manages to clip the stumps, causing the right bail to cleanly come off.

India vs Zimbabwe 1st T20I Live Score: ZIM 40/1 in 5 overs

FOUR! Madhevere manages to break free. Taking advantage of a short delivery from Khaleel, the Zimbabwean opener expertly flat-bats the ball over mid-wicket for a boundary.

India vs Zimbabwe 1st T20I Live Score: ZIM 14/1 in 2 overs

Mukesh delivers the first ball with precision, causing Kaia to edge it. BOWLED!

India vs Zimbabwe 1st T20I Live Score: ZIM 6/0 in 1 over

Khaleel delivers a full first ball, which Tadiwanashe Marumani confidently drives on the up for a boundary. Khaleel then adjusts his length, causing Marumani to edge the ball to deep third for a couple of runs.

India vs Zimbabwe 1st T20I Live Score: Teams

India (Playing XI): Shubman Gill(c), Abhishek Sharma, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Riyan Parag, Rinku Singh, Dhruv Jurel(w), Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed

Zimbabwe (Playing XI): Tadiwanashe Marumani, Innocent Kaia, Brian Bennett, Sikandar Raza(c), Dion Myers, Johnathan Campbell, Clive Madande(w), Wessly Madhevere, Luke Jongwe, Blessing Muzarabani, Tendai Chatara

India vs Zimbabwe 1st T20I Live Score: India opt to bowl

Shubman Gill: We will field first. I think it looks like a good surface. It won't change much later. It has been long coming. We won an ICC event after 11 years. You always have some expectations from yourself. We have three debutants. Sharma, Jurel and Parag make their debuts.

Sikandar Raza: I don't mind batting first. The wicket looks good. Zimbabwe cricket has trusted me with this transition phase. I look for young boys to come out and fight. It is humbling to lead this bunch. Sean has retired. It is a young side. Ervine will have a role in future.

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