In a thrilling T20 encounter, India registered victory over Zimbabwe by 23 runs in the third match of their series. Held at a packed stadium in Harare, India set a challenging target of 182/4 runs where Shubman Gill who scored a fluent 66 off 49 deliveries. Ruturaj Gaikwad contributed a blistering 49 off just 28 balls, while Yashasvi Jaiswal added a crucial 36 from 27 deliveries. Zimbabwe fought hard but fell short despite a valiant effort in the run chase.
In response, Zimbabwe fought bravely but fell short despite notable contributions from their top order. India’s victory was largely facilitated by Washington Sundar’s exceptional bowling display, earning him the ‘Player of the Match’ award. Sundar bowled brilliantly, conceding just 15 runs in his 4 overs while scalping 3 crucial wickets, putting Zimbabwe under pressure throughout their chase. With this win, India clinched the series with an unassailable lead, showcasing their dominance in T20 cricket on the international stage once again.