The newly crowned World T20 champions, India have just suffered a shocking defeat against Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club. The Shubhman Gill-led team fell short of Zimbabwe’s total of 115 by 13 runs.
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India’s first game since becoming the T20 champions has resulted in a loss. This was also their first loss in this format in 2024. Zimbabwe have taken a 1-0 lead in the five-match series, setting up a thrilling finish as the series progresses.
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Has India previously lost to Zimbabwe in T20Is?
India’s most recent defeat against Zimbabwe wasn’t their first against the Chevrons. India have previously lost in 2015 and 2016 in T20Is against Zimbabwe, making this their third defeat overall in nine T20 Internationals.
| Matches | India wins | Zim wins | NR/Tie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 6 | 3 | 0/0 |
India vs Zimbabwe 2024 1st T20I: Scorecard
Indian bowlers did a good job after electing to bowl first, restricting Zimbabwe to just 115 runs in 20 overs. Ravi Bishnoi picked up 4 wickets giving away just 13 runs in his 4-over spell. In reply, India found themselves in deep trouble right from the start, being reduced to 22/4 in the powerplay.
Later on, Zimbabwe skipper Sikandar Raza bowled a brilliant spell as well, picking up three wickets for the Chevrons. Eventually, they were able to bowl out the World Champions for just 102 runs with a ball remaining in the game.
- Zimbabwe - 115/9 in 20 overs (Clive Madande 29*, Dion Myers 23, Ravi Bishnoi 4/13)
- India - 102 all-out in 19.5 overs (Shubhman Gill 31, Washington Sundar 27, Sikandar Raza 3/25)
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