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110M! Sanju Samson flexes his muscles with out-of-the-park six. Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Sanju Samson stunned cricket fans with a colossal 110-meter six during India's 5th and final T20 international match against Zimbabwe. Facing Brandon Mavuta, Samson launched the ball over the roof and out of the ground, demonstrating his immense power. His innings of 58 off 45 balls, combined with disciplined bowling from Mukesh Kumar, played a crucial role in securing India's 42-run victory in the match, sealing the series 4-1 in favour of India.Samson's innings was marked by four sixes, demonstrating his ability to pick the right moments to attack. He shared a crucial 65-run partnership with Riyan Parag, who contributed 22 off 24 balls. This stand helped stabilize the innings after a shaky start, with India at 44 for three during the Power Play. Samson's aggressive stroke p...
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5th T20I: Samson, Mukesh shine as India beat Zimbabwe by 42 runs to clinch series 4-1 | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Sanju Samson's well-crafted half-century and Mukesh Kumar's disciplined bowling performance led India to a convincing 42-run victory over Zimbabwe in the fifth and final T20I in Harare on Sunday, clinching the series 4-1.Samson's crucial 58 off 45 balls, along with Shivam Dube's quick-fire 26 off 12 deliveries, propelled India to a competitive total of 167 for six.HIGHLIGHTS: India vs Zimbabwe | SCORECARDThe Indian bowlers, spearheaded by Mukesh's career-best figures (4/22), Shivam Dube (2/25), and Washington Sundar (1/7), then bundled out Zimbabwe for 125 in 18.3 overs, reported PTI.Despite a 44-run partnership between Tadiwanashe Marumani (27) and Dion Myers (34) for the third wicket, Zimbabwe struggled to keep up with the required run rate. Marumani's dismissal to Washingt...
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Yashasvi Jaiswal only second batter to achieve a massive feat in men’s T20Is | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Yashasvi Jaiswal made history by achieving a remarkable feat in men's T20I cricket. He became just the second batsman ever to hit sixes off the first two deliveries of a T20I match.Indian opener Jaiswal attained the landmark in the fifth and last T20I of the series against Zimbabwe in Harare on Sunday. The left-handed Jaiswal smacked a slog sweep over midwicket off Zimbabwe skipper Sikandar Raza off the first ball of the match which turned out to be a no-ball for overstepping.Jaiswal then went on to take the full advantage of a free-hit and clobbered the loft straight down the ground for another maximum as India's score read 13 off just 1 ball.Jaiswal, however, failed to keep the momentum going and succumbed to the sheer pace of the delivery. Raza's yorker-length ball targete...
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IND vs ZIM 5th T20I Live Score: Jaiswal, Gill Open The Innings For India

IND vs ZIM 5th T20I Live Score: Hello and welcome one and all to ABP Live’s live coverage of the fifth and last India vs Zimbabwe T20I match of the ongoing five-match series. Keep following us to stay updated with the live ongoings from the match in Harare. India have already sealed the series as they won three consecutive matches under the leadership of Shubman Gill. After facing a shock defeat in the first T20I, the young Indian team rebounded well to seal the series. India might rest a few players and try the new ones as the result of this match will not have any impact on the series result. Zimbabwe, on the other hand, will look to eke out a consolation win after losing three T20is on the trot under the leadership of Sikandar Raza. In the 4th India vs Zimbabwe T20I, India won the to...
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IND vs ZIM 4th T20I Highlights: Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill lead India to 10-wicket victory over Zimbabwe, seal series 3-1 | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Yashasvi Jaiswal's dynamic batting and Shubman Gill's steady leadership propelled India to a dominating 10-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the fourth T20 International in Harare on Saturday, clinching an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series. Opting to bowl first, India effectively limited Zimbabwe to 152 for seven. Part-time bowlers Shivam Dube and Abhishek Sharma played crucial roles in the middle overs.Zimbabwe's captain Sikandar Raza top-scored with a brisk 46 off 28 balls, including three sixes and two fours. However, the Indian bowlers managed to keep the overall scoring in check.As it happened: India vs Zimbabwe, 4th T20ISharma, with figures of 1/20 in three overs, and Dube, with 1/11 in two overs, dismantled Zimbabwe's dangerous opening partnership. Wesley Ma...
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‘Bulls-eye’: Ravi Bishnoi’s direct throw sends Johnathan Campbell back. Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Ravi Bishnoi displayed his agility in fielding with a stunning direct hit that dismissed Zimbabwean batsman Johnathan Campbell during India's disciplined bowling display in the fourth T20I between India and Zimbabwe at Harare Sports Club on Saturday. The moment came in the 15th over when Bishnoi, bowling to Sikandar Raza, saw Campbell attempting a quick single.Raza played a hurried shot to the off-side, prompting Campbell to set off but then change his mind halfway down the pitch. Bishnoi, alert and agile, swiftly moved across to the ball, gathered it quickly, and despite being off-balance, unleashed a throw that found its mark at the non-striker's end. Campbell was caught short by a considerable distance, and the third umpire wasn't required as Bishnoi's accuracy was spot-on...
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IND vs ZIM 4th T20I HIGHLIGHTS: India Seal Series Victory, Humiliate Zimbabwe By 10 Wickets

IND vs ZIM 4th T20I Live Score: Welcome to ABP Live’s live coverage of the India vs Zimbabwe fourth T20 match, set to take place at the Harare Sports Club, Harare. Stay with ABP Live for all the speedy updates from the match as India look to clinch the five-match T20I series with another win. After facing a shocking defeat at the hands of the Sikandar Raza-led Zimbabwe in the opening match of the T20I series, India rebounded well to win the next two matches, that too by convincing margins. India, led by Shubman Gill, secured a 100-run victory in the second game and then followed it up with a 23-run win in the third match, led by captain Gill and Ruturaj Gaikwad's impressive batting performances. Indian batters Abhishek Sharma, who made a sensational century in the second match, Ruturaj ...
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IND vs ZIM Live Cricket score: India eye win in 4th T20I for series victory against Zimbabwe – The Times of India

India vs Zimbabwe, T20 Live Score: With India looking to win the T20I series, Zimbabwe would hope to dig deep into their experience and keep it alive as both teams gear up to square off against each other in the 4th T20I in Harare. It will be a T20I fest on Saturday and Sunday, with India and Zimbabwe competing at the Harare Sports Club for the final two T20Is of the five-match series. The Shubman Gill-led side stepped into the first T20I, banking on youth and talent rather than experience. The lack of game experience contributed to their defeat in the series opener. But India learned quickly and bounced back in the second T20I with a thumping 100-run victory. The third T20I saw the arrival of the experienced trio of Shivam Dube, Sanju Samson, and Yahasvi Jaiswal, adding another layer o...
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Shubman Gill hails remarkable team effort as India snatch 2-1 lead in T20I series vs Zimbabwe | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India captain Shubman Gill praised his team's outstanding performance on a challenging surface as they secured a 23-run victory against Zimbabwe in the third T20I in Harare on Wednesday. The win gave India a 2-1 advantage in the five-match series.Gill, known for his stylish batting, rediscovered his touch with a well-crafted 66 off 49 deliveries, propelling India to a competitive total of 182 for four.The bowlers then stepped up, limiting Zimbabwe to 159 for six, ensuring India's triumph.The victory marked India's second consecutive win in the series, showcasing their ability to rebound from the initial setback in the first match and seize the lead. Gill's leadership and the team's collective effort were instrumental in their success on Wednesday."It was a crucial match for u...
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3rd T20I: Toss-up between Yashasvi Jaiswal and Abhishek Sharma as India eye lead against Zimbabwe | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In the third T20 International against Zimbabwe in Harare on Wednesday, India will have to decide between the ultra-cool aggression of Abhishek Sharma and the seemingly effortless flamboyance of Yashasvi Jaiswal at the top. This is because they will be switching up their lineup to make room for players who won the World Cup.In the most crucial game of the series, the Indian team will be formidable thanks to the return of Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, and Shivam Dube, all of whom were a part of the winning squad last month.The visitors will be looking to build on their series-leveling 100-run victory in the second match.With a 46-ball century in just his second game, Abhishek, the left-handed opener, did enough to live up to the hoopla that preceded the series. He also looked the par...
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I always believe in my hitting ability: Abhishek Sharma | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Young batter Abhishek Sharma expressed his confidence in his batting skills after scoring a century off just 47 balls against Zimbabwe in the 2nd T20I, despite failing to score in his international debut the previous day.His impressive performance propelled India to a total of 234 for 2. The Indian team then proceeded to dismiss the home side for a mere 134 runs in 18.4 overs, securing a resounding 100-run victory in Harare on Sunday.The win allowed India to level the five-match series at 1-1, having suffered a narrow 13-run defeat in the opening encounter."I feel like if it's your day, you express yourself. After the drop, I thought it was my day and had to take responsibility," Abhishek said, as quoted by PTI, at the post-match presentation."Rutu helped me in keeping perspe...
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Disappointed with the way I got out, our batting didn’t pan out as planned: Shubman Gill | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India skipper Shubman Gill expressed his disappointment with the team's batting performance in the opening T20I against Zimbabwe on Saturday. He believed that he should have taken more responsibility and batted through the innings.Despite fielding a team filled with promising young talent, India suffered a surprising 13-run defeat at the hands of a relatively inexperienced Zimbabwean side in the first match of the five-game series in Harare.The loss highlighted the need for improvement in the Indian batting lineup."Halfway through (the match) we had lost five wickets, and it would've been best for us if I stayed there till the end. I am very disappointed with the way I got out and the rest of the match panned out," said Gill, as quoted by PTI, in the post-match presentation c...
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IND vs ZIM 1st T20I Highlights: 12th-Ranked Zimbabwe Upset World Champions India In Harare

IND vs ZIM 1st T20I Highlights: Zimbabwe beat India by 13 runs in the first of the five-match T20I series in Harare to mark a momentous occasion in their recent cricket history. The Sikandar Raza-led side's win over India made them first team to go past the Men in Blue in T20Is in 2024 even as the rest of the world tried unsuccessfully at the T20 World Cup 2024. Even though this is a completely different Indian team full of youngsters, the win means a great deal for a team that is ranked 12th in the world. With Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli having announced their retirement from T20Is and Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav among others being handed a break after a hectic T20 World Cup 2024 schedule, it was Shubman Gill who was leading the team with three ...
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IND vs ZIM 1st T20I Live Score: Zimbabwe Face India’s Future Superstars In Harare

IND vs ZIM 1st T20I Live: The five-match T20 International series between India and Zimbabwe begins today, Saturday (June 6) in Harare. With Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, and Rohit Sharma no longer part of India's T20I setup, Shubman Gill has been given the task of leading an entirely different unit. This second-string Indian team includes many new faces, aiming to identify and nurture the rising T20 stars who could potentially replace the legendary trio of Virat, Rohit and Jadeja in the XI. India are the clear favorites, but Sikandar Raza-led Zimbabwe cannot be underestimated, especially with the advantage of playing on their home turf. Similar to India, Zimbabwe will be using this series to scout for future stars. The Harare Sports Club pitch offers an excellent surface for some great...
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India 61/7 in 12.5 Overs | Live Cricket Score, India vs Zimbabwe, 1st T20I – The Times of India

Sikandar Raza to Shubman Gill, OUT! KNOCKED HIM OVER! Captain-to-captain and Sikandar Raza wins the battle! He sprints in celebration and India are in all sorts of trouble now with the skipper Shubman Gill too, back to the hut. Sikandar Raza hides the ball and lands it on a fuller length, on a flatter trajectory, and on the middle stump, Shubman Gill is hurried into the shot as he walks ahead a couple of steps. He looks to push it across the line but misses to connect. The ball sneaks past the inside edge, deflects off the front pad and crashes into the off pole. var _mfq = window._mfq || []; _mfq.push(["setVariable", "toi_titan", window.location.href]); !(function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) { function loadFBEvents(isFBCampaignActive) { if (!isFBCampaignActive) { return; ...
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IND vs ZIM Live Cricket score: India, Zimbabwe look to the future in T20I series – The Times of India

India vs Zimbabwe Live Score: World champions India will usher in a new era as they take on Zimbabwe in a five-match Twenty20 series at the Harare Sports Club starting Saturday. Shubman Gill will lead India for the first time, with senior players rested in the aftermath of joyous celebrations of winning the T20 World Cup. The 24-year-old batter, who led the Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League, returns to India's T20 eleven along with middle order bat Rinku Singh. The duo had missed out on the World Cup, but traveled to the West Indies and United States as reserve players. Star batting duo Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli announced their retirements from T20 internationals after lifting the World Cup trophy in Barbados on June 29. Ravindra Jadeja also announced his international reti...
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IND vs ZIM 2024 1st T20I Playing 11: India set to field three debutants against Sikandar Raza’s new-look Zimbabwe

India vs Zimbabwe 1st T20I Playing 11: A new-look T20 side will be in action when Shubman Gill’s India will face Sikandar Raza-led Zimbabwe in the first T20I at the Harare Sports Club in Harare on Saturday.In the first glance of India’s T20I future after the retirements of World Cup-winning captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja, India will field a young squad brimmed with IPL talent as the roadmap to the 2026 T20 World Cup begins in Zimbabwe. The hosts will hope to make the most of India’s off-season tour to the nation. Raza’s side is hosting a bunch of new faces who will be aiming to put Zimbabwe back on the radar after they missed out on the T20 World Cup in the Americas. India to have at least three debutants The Men in Blue in all likelihood will field at least thr...
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India vs Zimbabwe, 1st T20I: India face Zimbabwe with eyes on the future | Cricket News – Times of India

Team India starts T20I journey sans Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in five-match series vs Zimbabwe in HarareNEW DELHI: When the Indian T20 team takes on Zimbabwe in a five-match series that begins in Harare on Saturday, they will be going on a voyage of self-discovery without their regular talismans, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, in an attempt to uncover their future treasures.Shubman Gill, a reserve on the T20 World Cup team, and a number of IPL players will press the refresh button even as the excitement of winning the T20 World Cup spreads around India.During the series, which is totally slated to be played in Zimbabwe's capital, all of the newcomers are anticipated to make their international debut.Two youngsters who could make their debuts are Riyan Parag, a young Assamese player wh...
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Sikandar Raza to lead young Zimbabwe team against India in T20I series | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Experienced batsman Sikandar Raza has been appointed as captain of a youthful Zimbabwe squad for the upcoming five-match T20I series against world champions India, starting from July 6 in Harare, PTI reported.Zimbabwe Cricket announced that Belgium-born Antum Naqvi has been included in the squad, pending confirmation of his citizenship status.Naqvi, born to Pakistani parents in Brussels, later moved to Australia. He expressed his desire to represent Zimbabwe in international cricket and has applied for naturalization.Under the leadership of new head coach Justin Sammons, Zimbabwe aim to rebuild after failing to qualify for the recently concluded T20 World Cup.The squad led by Raza features a young lineup, with the 38-year-old right-hander himself having played 86 matches, mak...
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Suryakumar Yadav equals Virat Kohli’s T20I record in winning most… | – Times of India

NEW DELHI: "I have been the world's number one batsman for the past two years," Suryakumar Yadav had said in reference to his ability to adapt to various situations and adjust his style and technique based on the specific requirements of each match.And the top-ranked T20I batter truly lived up to his words with a match-winning knock on a testing Barbados surface where other batters struggled to score runs in the T20 World Cup Super 8 clash against Afghanistan on Thursday.Suryakumar's blistering innings of 53 runs from a mere 28 deliveries was instrumental in India's resounding 47-run triumph. His explosive batting display featured five boundaries and three maximums, earning him the Player of the Match award.Most POTM awards in T20Is15 Suryakumar Yadav (64 mat)15 Virat Kohli (120)14 Vira...
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