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HARARE — India put on an all-round masterclass to hammer Zimbabwe by 90 runs in the 2nd T20I at the Harare Sports Club, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
Kishan and Varma Charge India to 219/5
After Zimbabwe won the toss and opted to bowl, India’s top order unleashed a brutal batting display. Ishan Kishan spearheaded the attack with a explosive 81 off 44 balls, featuring 9 boundaries and 2 sixes. He found an energetic partner in Tilak Varma, who blazed 60 off just 29 deliveries. Cameos from Shreyas Iyer (25) and young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (20 off 9) pushed India’s total to an imposing 219/5 in 20 overs.
Clinical Bowling Dismantles Zimbabwe
In response, Zimbabwe struggled to build momentum against a relentless Indian bowling attack. Abhishek Sharma starred with the ball, taking 3 wickets for just 17 runs, while Prince Yadav (2/10) and Yash Thakur (2/30) wrapped up the tail. Zimbabwe were bundled out for 129 in 17.5 overs.
Scorecard Summary
India Innings: 219/5 (20 overs)
BatterRuns (Balls)4s6sSR
Ishan Kishan81 (44)92184.09
Tilak Varma60 (29)53206.90
Shreyas Iyer25 (20)40125.00
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi20 (9)31222.22
Rinku Singh12 (8)01150.00
Zimbabwe Innings: 129/10 (17.5 overs)
BatterRuns (Balls)4s6sSR
Brian Bennett32 (19)33168.42
Tadiwanashe Marumani24 (19)11126.32
Ryan Burl20 (18)20111.11
Brad Evans19 (11)12172.73
Bowler Overs Runs Wickets Economy
Abhishek Sharma2.5 17 36.00
Prince Yadav1.21027.50
Yash Thakur4.03027.50
Ravi Bishnoi4.02015.00
