Just a week after India became world champions, Zimbabwe sprung a surprise when it defeated the visitors by 13 runs in the first match of the T20 series in Harare on Saturday.
After posting a battling 115 runs for the loss of nine wickets, Zimbabwean bowlers crafted the magic and shocked the Indian cricketing fans by bowling them out for 102 runs.
Also Read:Rohit Sharma dedicates T20 World Cup 2024 title to entire nation, praises Hardik Pandya at Wankhede celebration
India, playing with most of its champion players rested, has sent a younger side under the leadership of Shubman Gill to take on Sikandar Razas squad.
Gill remained the top scorer for India with 31.
All-rounder Washington Sundar contributed 27 runs.
Zimbabwes Tendai Chatara (3/16) and skipper Sikandar Raza (3/25) wreaked havoc and destroyed the Indian batting lineup which struggled in front of the African sides attack.
Earlier in the day, Zimbabwes own batting ordeal saw them struggle to 115 runs.
Stifled by Ravi Bishnois (4/13) devastating four-wicket haul, Zimbabwean batsmen did not put up a promising performance.
Despite promising starts from Wessly Madhevere (21 off 22) and Dion Myers (23 off 22), Zimbabwe faltered, unable to capitalize on their partnerships.
