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…
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Harare, July 25 (IANS) Batting all-rounder Abhishek Sharma claimed three wickets for 17 runs as India thrashed Zimbabwe by 90 runs in the second T20I to gain an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series at the Harare Sports Club on Saturday.Defending a daunting total of 219/5, India bowled out Zimbabwe for 129 in 17.5 overs. It also meant India earned their first series victory under Shreyas Iyer’s captaincy. The convincing win also offered the visitors a timely boost following their bat…
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…
Dhaka, July 25 (IANS) Bangladesh have been dealt a major setback ahead of their two-match Test series against Australia after fast bowler Nahid Rana was ruled out with a side strain, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced on Saturday.The 23-year-old sustained a Grade 2 strain on his left side during the second T20I against Zimbabwe on July 17. Medical scans later confirmed the extent of the injury, with the BCB estimating a recovery period of six to eight weeks, effectively ending his chan…
Harare, July 25 (IANS) Half-centuries from wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan and vice-captain Tilak Varma propelled India to a formidable 219/5 in 20 overs after being put in to bat by Zimbabwe in the second T20I at the Harare Sports Club on Saturday.Kishan smashed 81 off 44 balls – 46 of which came from mid-wicket and long-on regions, as he employed the pull shot to perfection. Varma, on the other hand, provided a late flourish with an unbeaten 60 off 29 deliveries – 16 of those runs came of…
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…
New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) India fast bowler Yash Thakur has hailed skipper Shreyas Iyer’s calm leadership and unwavering faith in his bowlers during the ongoing T20I series against Zimbabwe, saying the captain’s trust and collaborative approach have strengthened his confidence as he embarks on his international career.Having already played under Iyer in the IPL, Thakur said the existing understanding between the two has made his transition into the Indian dressing room smoother, with the captain…
New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) India fast bowler Yash Thakur has revealed that the advice he received from head coach Gautam Gambhir during their time together at Lucknow Super Giants continues to guide him as he begins his international journey, while also recalling the emotional moment he learnt of his maiden national team selection for the ongoing T20I tour of Zimbabwe.Thakur, who has climbed through the ranks from age-group cricket to domestic competitions, the IPL and India A before earning his …