Harare, July 26 (IANS) Wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan grabbed India’s ‘Best Attitude of the Match’ award after his match-winning performance in the second T20I against Zimbabwe, with Strength and Conditioning Coach A.I. Harsha praised his professionalism and commitment throughout the tour. Kishan starred with a blistering 81 off 44 balls as India posted 219/5 before bowling Zimbabwe out for 129 to register a commanding 90-run victory at the Harare Sports Club on Saturday. The emphatic wi…
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Harare, July 26 (IANS) Wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan said that he had an option to score a century during his blistering 81 off 44 balls against Zimbabwe, but insisted that accelerating India’s innings was more important than chasing a personal milestone. Kishan smashed nine fours and two sixes to lay the platform for India’s imposing 219/5 before the visitors bowled Zimbabwe out for 129 to register a commanding 90-run victory in the second T20I at the Harare Sports Club on Saturday. The …
Harare, July 26 (IANS) Vice-captain Tilak Varma admitted India’s T20I series victory over Zimbabwe came as a welcome relief after disappointing results in their previous two series against Ireland and England, saying the comprehensive performances at the Harare Sports Club reflected the team’s intent to bounce back strongly. India sealed an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series with a commanding 90-run win in the second T20I on Saturday. Tilak played a key role in the triumph, rema…
Harare, July 25 (IANS) Debutant fast bowler Yash Thakur expressed deep gratitude to his family and team management following a successful international debut against Zimbabwe in the second T20I at the Harare Sports Club on Saturday, adding that sticking to the plans made in tandem with skipper Shreyas Iyer paid off.Thakur claimed his maiden T20I wicket by dismissing the dangerous Brian Bennett for 32, and eventually took 2-30 in his four overs as he helped India defend a massive total of 219/5 a…
Harare, July 25 (IANS) Zimbabwe skipper Sikandar Raza lauded India’s superior skill following his team’s 90-run defeat in the second T20I at the Harare Sports Club on Saturday, adding that the opposition batters proved too good while taking personal responsibility for his own poor form with the bat.Riding on explosive half-centuries from Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma, India posted a formidable 219/5 before bundling out Zimbabwe for 129 to claim an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. …
Harare, July 25 (IANS) Wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan expressed satisfaction following his match-winning knock of 81 against Zimbabwe in the second T20I at the Harare Sports Club on Saturday, adding that building partnerships was crucial on a surface offering variable bounce.Kishan was named Player of the Match for his explosive 44-ball 81, which propelled India to a massive 219/5 before the bowlers wrapped up a comfortable 90-run victory to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match ser…
Harare, July 25 (IANS) Blistering half-centuries from wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan and vice-captain Tilak Varma set up India’s dominant 90-run victory over Zimbabwe in the second T20I at the Harare Sports Club on Saturday and sealed an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.Kishan’s explosive 81 off 44 balls and Varma’s unbeaten 60 off 29 deliveries set the foundation for India’s imposing total of 219/5 after being inserted to bat first. The formidable target proved far too steep …
Harare, July 25 (IANS) India captain Shreyas Iyer expressed sheer delight following his side’s clinical 90-run victory over Zimbabwe in the second T20I at the Harare Sports Club on Saturday, adding that the series-clinching performance was a total team effort, something which left him feeling ‘exultant.’Riding on explosive half-centuries from Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma, India posted a formidable 219/5 before bundling out the hosts for 129 to claim an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-matc…
Harare, July 25 (IANS) India vice-captain Tilak Varma expressed satisfaction with India’s total of 219/5 against Zimbabwe in the second T20I at the Harare Sports Club, stating that a score around 200 was initially considered competitive on a challenging surface and that he was glad that his work on improving hitting skills has paid off.Varma smashed a crisp 29-ball 60, anchored the middle overs alongside Ishan Kishan (81 off 44 balls) to propel India to a commanding total. “Obviously, batting in…
Harare, July 25 (IANS) An unchanged Zimbabwe have won the toss and elected to bowl first against India at the Harare Sports Club on Saturday. India are leading the three-game series 1-0 and a win on Saturday will help them take an unassailable lead.After winning the toss, Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza said his playing eleven is unchanged from their seven-wicket loss on Thursday. “First reason being the winter wicket as we know, it’s slightly spicier at the start, so hopefully we can make earl…