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IND vs ZIM 2nd T20I: Team India levels the series by 1-1

Updated On: 07 July, 2024 08:34 PM IST | Sujay Shivalkar

After facing defeat in the opening match, Team India sealed a solid 100-run win against Zimbabwe. Here is all you need to know about the 2nd T20I between India and Zimbabwe (Pic: AFP/File Pic)

After facing defeat in the opening match, Team India sealed a solid 100-run win against Zimbabwe. Here is all you need to know about the 2nd T20I between India and Zimbabwe (Pic: AFP/File Pic)

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After facing defeat in the opening match, Team India sealed a solid 100-run win against Zimbabwe. Here is all you need to know about the 2nd T20I between India and Zimbabwe (Pic: AFP/File Pic)
<p>Having opted to bat first, the "Men in Blue" posted a target of 235 runs on board for the loss of just two wickets. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/ind-vs-zim-2nd-t20i-highlights-india-win-the-match-by-100-runs-23361366" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Ruturaj Gaikwad</strong></a> and Abhishek Sharma were the standout performers for India</p>

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Having opted to bat first, the "Men in Blue" posted a target of 235 runs on board for the loss of just two wickets. Ruturaj Gaikwad and Abhishek Sharma were the standout performers for India

<p>After departing on a duck on his debut, <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/photo/in-photos-ind-vs-zim-debutants-for-the-blues-101291/1" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Abhishek Sharma</strong></a> made a solid comeback by smashing a stellar 47-ball century. His knock was laced with 7 fours and 8 sixes</p>

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After departing on a duck on his debut, Abhishek Sharma made a solid comeback by smashing a stellar 47-ball century. His knock was laced with 7 fours and 8 sixes

<p>Later, Ruturaj Gaikwad stayed unbeaten on 77 runs. His knock came in 47 deliveries including 11 fours and 1 six. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/ipl-2024-will-rinku-singh-be-able-to-put-on-a-show-vs-mi-at-wankhede-23347240" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Rinku Singh</strong></a> on the other hand too played an unbeaten knock of 48 runs off 22 balls. During his knock, he bashed the Zimbabwe bowlers for 2 fours and 5 sixes</p>

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Later, Ruturaj Gaikwad stayed unbeaten on 77 runs. His knock came in 47 deliveries including 11 fours and 1 six. Rinku Singh on the other hand too played an unbeaten knock of 48 runs off 22 balls. During his knock, he bashed the Zimbabwe bowlers for 2 fours and 5 sixes

<p>While chasing a target of 235 runs, <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/zimbabwe-will-look-to-exploit-the-home-conditions-against-india-wellington-masakadza-23361362" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Zimbabwe</strong></a> was bundled up for 134 runs, thanks to pacers Mukesh Kumar and Avesh Khan</p>

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While chasing a target of 235 runs, Zimbabwe was bundled up for 134 runs, thanks to pacers Mukesh Kumar and Avesh Khan

<p><a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/ipl-2024-head-coach-ricky-ponting-hopes-for-kuldeep-mukeshs-return-vs-lsg-23344018" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Mukesh Kumar</strong></a> returned with the figures of three wickets for 37 runs in 3.4 overs. He bowled with an economy of 10.09</p>

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Mukesh Kumar returned with the figures of three wickets for 37 runs in 3.4 overs. He bowled with an economy of 10.09

<p>Avesh Khan claimed three wickets from the other end for 15 runs in three overs. Spinners <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/photo/ind-vs-zim-2nd-t20i-team-india-eye-series-levelling-win-against-zimbabwe-101312/1" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Ravi Bishnoi</strong></a> and Washington Sundar, too bagged two and one wickets, respectively. With this, the "Men in Blue" sealed the victory by 100 runs in the 2nd T20I against Zimbabwe</p>

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Avesh Khan claimed three wickets from the other end for 15 runs in three overs. Spinners Ravi Bishnoi and Washington Sundar, too bagged two and one wickets, respectively. With this, the "Men in Blue" sealed the victory by 100 runs in the 2nd T20I against Zimbabwe

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