India vs Zimbabwe 1st T20I Highlights: Zimbabwe beat India by 13 runs to take 1-0 lead
Zimbabwe beat India by 13 runs in 1st T20I of five-match series
The world champion India team is set to embark on a new chapter as they face off against Zimbabwe in a five-match Twenty20 series commencing today at the Harare Sports Club. Shubman Gill will be leading the Indian team for the first time, with seasoned players taking a well-deserved break following the jubilant victory at the T20 World Cup.
With retirements and senior players being rested, this presents a significant opportunity for the younger generation who are eager to showcase their talents on the international stage. India's youthful squad comprises several promising talents who have gained valuable experience in tournaments such as the IPL, including Abhishek Sharma, Riyan Parag, and Tushar Deshpande.
This series marks a pivotal moment for these budding superstars to prove themselves and make a mark in the world of cricket.
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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: Hello and Welcome!
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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.