Harare : India defeated Zimbabwe by 100 runs at Harare Sports Club, Harare in 2nd T20I, leveling the series 1-1. Abhishek Sharma’s 100 (47) played a pivotal role in this win.
Defending a mammoth 235 runs, Indian pacers – Mukesh Kumar & Avesh Khan picked 3-fers, where as, Leg spinner Ravi Bishnoi picked 2 fer.
As a result, Zimbabwe got dismissed for 134 runs, falling short by 100 runs.
In 1st innings, Batting 1st , India, despite losing Shubman Gill (2) early, accelerated scoreboard after 8 overs.
Abhishek Sharma (100), Ruturaj Gaikwad (77*) built a 137 runs partnership.
The innings end was guided by Rinku Singh (48*). As a result, India finished on 234-2 (20).
Abhishek Sharma was adjourned the Man of The Match for his heroics.
Both the teams will next face each other on July 10, on the same venue.
Brief Scorecard :
1st Innings :
Ind : 234-2 (20)
Abhishek Sharma : 100 (47)
Ruturaj Gaikwad : 77 (47)
2nd Innings :
Zim : 134 (18.2)
Wessly Madhevere : 43 (39)
Ind
Avesh Khan : 3/15
Mukesh Kumar : 3/37
Result : India win by 100 runs
