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20:01 Samson, Mukesh lead IND to 42 run win
Quick Recap of the Match
India put on a decent total of 167 runs despite losing their top 3 early. Samson's half-century and cameos from Dube and Rinku Singh helped them recover.
Zimbabwe's chase started poorly as they lost two early wickets to Mukesh Kumar. They fought back with a good partnership between Myers and Marumani but then lost wickets in clusters, including a controversial no-ball dismissal of Myers.
Raza's run-out hurt them further, and despite a late cameo from Faraz Akram, Zimbabwe fell short. Mukesh Kumar picked up four as he cleaned up at the end to hand India a comprehensive victory in the match and clinch the five match series by 4-1.
ZIM 125 (18.3 Ovs) vs IND 167-6 (20 Ovs) | Scorecard
India put on a decent total of 167 runs despite losing their top 3 early. Samson's half-century and cameos from Dube and Rinku Singh helped them recover.
Zimbabwe's chase started poorly as they lost two early wickets to Mukesh Kumar. They fought back with a good partnership between Myers and Marumani but then lost wickets in clusters, including a controversial no-ball dismissal of Myers.
Raza's run-out hurt them further, and despite a late cameo from Faraz Akram, Zimbabwe fell short. Mukesh Kumar picked up four as he cleaned up at the end to hand India a comprehensive victory in the match and clinch the five match series by 4-1.
19:56 Samson, Mukesh lead IND to 42 run win
ZIM 125 (18.3 Ovs) vs IND 167-6 (20 Ovs) | Scorecard
Mukesh Kumar returns to the attack in what promises to be the final nail in the proverbial Zimbabwe coffin.
Starts off with two singles off the first two deliveries including a no-ball.
OUT! Faraz Akram slashes hard at a wider delivery on the off-side and the ball nicks the bat before Samson makes a beautiful diving catch. Faraz departs and Mukesh claims his second wicket of the match.
Faraz Akram c Samson b Mukesh Kumar 26(13)
Ngavara is the new man in and Mukesh delivers two back-to-back wides as he tries experimenting with his lengths.
OUT! A beautiful delivery that dismantles the middle-stump and Ngavara is left rooted to his spot wondering what just happened. It's a golden duck for the unfortunate batter and India have wrapped up the win and with it the series in spectacular fashion.
Ngarava b Mukesh Kumar 0(1)
India win by 42 runs and with it the five match series by 4-1
19:46 Defeat looms as Zimbabwe lose 8th wkt
ZIM 120-8 (18 Ovs) vs IND 167-6 (20 Ovs) | Scorecard
Dube continues with the 17th over. A dot and two singles off the first three deliveries as Dube continues to keep it tight. Three singles come off the first four deliveries.
SIX! Off the final ball of the over and Akram manages to get underneath it and smashes it over deep midwicket for maximum runs!
Deshpande returns to the attack.
SIX! FOUR! Akram is going for it as he clears the ropes in back to back deliveries. The first is lofted and smashed away on the off side before the next ball is dispatched behind for a boundary.
A bye and a single come off the next two deliveries.
OUT! Deshpande finally has the last laugh as he registers a caught and bowled to dismiss Mavuta.
Short ball and Mavuta tries to hit it down the ground but the timing was off and Deshpande briefly juggles the ball before catching it.
Brandon Mavuta c and b Tushar Deshpande 4(7)
Zimbabwe are in deep trouble and 48 runs needed off the last two overs.
19:35 Wickets tumble as Zimbabwe lose 7th
ZIM 99-7 (16 Ovs) vs IND 167-6 (20 Ovs) | Scorecard
Bishnoi is reintroduced into the attack. Starts off with two dots and a single off the first three deliveries. The run-rate is now quickly piling up for Zimbabwe...
OUT! Raza flicks a single off the fourth delivery down to fine-leg. Big mixup in the middle as the two batters muddle up and the throw comes down to the bowler's end and Raza is gone!
Raza run out (Shivam Dube) 8(12)
A double and a dot to close out the over. 3 runs come off it in the end.
Zimbabwe now need 78 runs off 3 balls.
Shubham Dube returns at the other end.
Starts off with two dots off the first two deliveries before Mandande flicks a single off the third.
OUT! Dube strikes again. This time it is Campbell who goes for the pull shot and only manages to hole out to Deshpande who makes the easy catch.
After 15 overs, Zimbabwe are stuttering along at 94-6.
Abhishek Sharma returns to the attack and immediately finds a breakthrough!
Off the very first delivery, Madande tries to flick the ball away but only manages to nick it and Samson makes the catch!
Madande c Samson b Abhishek Sharma 1(4)
Zimbabwe are in serious trouble now. Seven wickets down and 72 needed off 26 balls.
19:23 Dube claims crucial wicket of Myers
ZIM 86-4 (13 Ovs) vs IND 167-6 (20 Ovs) | Scorecard
Sharma continues with the 12th over.
FOUR! Myers leans in with a beautiful boundary with a driven shot on the off-side off the very first delivery.
Two dots and three singles follow as once again, Sharma manages to keep things tight to finish off with a 7 run over.
Dube continues at the other end and starts off with a dot and two singles off the first three deliveries.
OUT! Dion Myers is gone as Dube claims the crucial wicket! Short ball and Myers attempted to flick it away on the off-side and Abhishek Sharma is quickest to react with a beautiful catch!
Dion Myers c Abhishek Sharma b Shivam Dube 34(32)
A single to close out the over as Zimbabwe progress to 86-4 after 13.
19:16 Myers-Raza look to build partnership
ZIM 82-3 (12 Ovs) vs IND 167-6 (20 Ovs) | Scorecard
Abhishek Sharma is now introduced into the attack in the 9th over. Starts well, troubling Dion Myers with a couple of deliveries. Myers first left a ball he should have played off the front foot, and then under-edged an airy away-turner to backward point.
SIX! Myers dance down the track on the next ball (88 kph) and launches a massive six over deep mid-wicket, clearing the ropes at 94 meters! Raza managed a single later in the over with a cut shot, but overall, Sharma
keeps things tight despite the big six. 8 runs come off the over.
Shivam Dube is now introduced in the 11th over and manages to keep it tight.
Starts off with an single and a dot off the first two balls. The third is a wider delivery and raza manages a single on the off-side. Two more singles and a two follows as 6 runs come off the over.
After 11 overs, Zimbabwe are at 75-3. 88 runs now needed of 50 balls.
19:05 Sundar strikes as Marumani departs
ZIM 61-3 (9 Ovs) vs IND 167-6 (20 Ovs) | Scorecard
Washington Sundar is now introduced into the attack. Starts off with two singles off the first three balls. The fourth is slightly wider and Marumanu hits it away for a two. Another single off the penultimate delivery as 5 runs comes off the over.
Bishnoi continues after that disastrous over at the other end.
A single comes off the first ball before Myers hammers a FOUR off the next ball. It was a quicker delivery and Myers directs it to fine-leg for a well-hit boundary.
Two more byes follow as Bishnoi finishes with 7 off the over. Zim are now 59-2 after 8 overs.
Washinton Sundar continues at the other end.
OUT! India has made the crucial break through as Marumani departs. An attempted sweep goes wrong and Sundar's delivery hits the batter plumb on the pads. The umpire's finger went up immediately and Marumani departs.
Marumani lbw b Washington Sundar 27(24)
Washinton Sundar continues at the other end.
OUT! India has made the crucial break through as Marumani departs. An attempted sweep goes wrong and Sundar's delivery hits the batter plumb on the pads. The umpire's finger went up immediately and Marumani departs.
Marumani lbw b Washington Sundar 27(24)
18:55 Marumani takes charge for Zimbabwe
ZIM 47-2 (6 Ovs) vs IND 167-6 (20 Ovs) | Scorecard
Marumani slams a beautiful cut shot off a fullish delivery on the pads, finding the boundary behind backward point.
FOUR! FOUR! Two back-to-back boundaries for Marumani off the second and third balls. This time it's a thick inside edge off a fuller ball that goes down to the fine leg fence.
OUT! Marumani is clean bolwed by a beautiful delivery by Mukesh. The ball swerves wickedly and crashes into the stumps. NO BALL CALLED BY UMPIRE!
Drama unfolds! Mukesh bowls a delivery that beats Marumami's outside edge and knocks down the off-stump, but the umpire calls a no-ball, giving Marumani a reprieve.
A free-hit as a result of a no-ball. Marumani fails to connect with a pull shot on a short ball after backing away (no run due to the no-ball).
11 runs come off the over as Zim progress to 31-2.
Bishnoi comes into the attack for India.
FOUR! FOUR! Marumani is on a mission here and welcomes Bishnoi with a pair of fours, the first is swept away over backward square leg followed by another one with a switch hit throught point.
A bye follows over the next ball bringing Myers on strike.
FOUR! Myers get in on the act with a powerful shot on the off-side bringing 16 runs off the over.
Zimbabwe are now at 47-2 after 6 overs.
18:34 Mukesh strikes early, Zim go two down
ZIM 15-2 (2.3 Ovs) vs IND 167-6 (20 Ovs) | Scorecard
Mukesh Kumar will open the attack for India. Madhevere on strike.
Starts off well with two dot balls
OUT! Disaster strikes early for Zimbabwe! Mukesh bowls a short ball that angled in, deceiving Madhevere. The batsman tried to play a delicate dab through the point region but ended up dragging the ball onto his stumps via an inside edge. The low bounce made it even harder for Madhevere to control the shot, and he departs for a duck.
Madhevere b Mukesh Kumar 0(3)
Brian Bennett is the new man in and manages a single off the penultimate delivery. At the end of the 1st over, Zimbabwe are 2-1.
Tushar Deshpande is introduced at the other end.
FOUR! FOUR! Bennet welcomes Deshpande in spectacular fashion hammering two boundaries off back-to-back deliveries. The first is driven straight down the ground before the second directed though mid-wicket and into the gap.
A single comes off the fourth ball before Marumani, the new man on strike fends the fourth ball.
FOUR! A slightly wider delivery by Deshpande and Marumani strikes a beautiful square-cut on the off-side and the balls finds the boundary.
13 runs come off the over. Zim are 15-1 after 2.
Mukesh Kumar returns at the other end and strikes again!!
Mukesh Kumar returns at the other end and strikes again!!
Brian Bennett, looking to score quickly, went for a big shot on a delivery outside off. The 133kph ball had some bounce, which deceived Bennett. He ended up getting a thick top-edge on his attempted powerful shot, and Shivam Dube at third man comfortably pouched the catch. While it wasn't a great delivery from Mukesh, it highlights the struggle Zimbabwe's batsmen are facing early on.
Brian Bennett c Dube b Mukesh Kumar 10(8) [4s-2]
18:16 India set target of 168 for Zimbabwe
Despite early wickets, Samson's powerful hitting (including some delightful sixes) steadied the innings. Dube's late cameo ensured a strong finish. While Muzarabani impressed with his bowling, Zimbabwe's fielding needs work - a mix of good catches and dropped chances. Chasing this down won't be easy, but Raza's pre-match prediction of a better batting track in the second innings might hold true.
India 167-6 (20 Ovs) vs SA | Scorecard
Can India finish out on a high and will the bowlers respond positively? or will Zimbabwe batters finally deliver in what seems like an achievable total?
18:10 Zimbabwe need 168 runs to win
India 167-6 (20 Ovs) vs SA | Scorecard
Muzarabani is back in the attack. Zimbabwe will be looking to curb the flow of runs in the closing overs now.
Starts off well with a dot ball as Samson slashes and misses.
FOUR! Short ball and Samson is quick to punish it. Hammers it in the deep midwicket region for a boundary.
OUT! Samson is finally gone after what was a wonderful knock. Slower ball and Samson pulls it. The timing is off as the goes skywars and Marumani runs in from the deep to make the catch!
Samson c Marumani b Muzarabani 58(45)
Two singles come off the remaining deliveries of the over. Only 6 off it.
Rinku Singh is the new man in for India. Ngavara to continue for Zimbabwe.
Starts off with two singles off the first two deliveries.
FOUR! SIX! FOUR! Shubham Dube is on song hitting three back-to-back boundaries in as many balls.
At the end of 19 overs, India are 153-5.
Faraz to deliver the final over of the innings.
OUT! A big misunderstanding beween Rinku and Dube ends up with a huge mix-up in the middle. Dube is run out as both end up on the same side of the crease and is not too happy as he walks away.
Shivam Dube run out (Raza/Faraz Akram) 26(12)
Rinku is now on strike and hits a two off the second delivery.
Two singles come off the next two balls.
SIX! FOUR! Rinku ends the innings in style with some hard-hitting. The first shot is in the slot but Rinku manages to hit it down the ground and clear the ropes. The final delivery is flicked away at the boundary at fine-leg as India finish up at 167-6.
17:54 Fifty comes up for Sanju Samson
India 131-4 (17 Ovs) vs SA | Scorecard
Starts off as Samson misjudges a good length delivery outside off that stays low and misses the cut.
SIX! Samson anticipates a wide ball and cleverly walks across the crease. Ngarava bowls a full toss outside off and Samson lofts it cleanly over long-off for a six.
The third delivery is a good one and Samson gets a single off a back-of-length ball and Shivam Dube manages another single off a short delivery off the fourth. Another back-of-length ball outside off, Samson pulls it again but this time finds the fielder at long-on for a single to get 9 off the over.
Raza to deliver the 17th over.
Starts off with a good length delivery that is directed towards sqare-leg for a two.
50 runs come up for Sanju Samson in what has been a important inning at a crucial time for India when the wickets had fallen early.
A sngle comes of the next ball. Two singles and a two follow along with a pair of wides as Raza struggles to find his length.
At the end of 17 overs, India are 131-4
17:43 Riyan Parag falls after gritty innings
India 113-4 (15 Ovs) vs SA | Scorecard
Samson gets a single off the first ball with a tap in front of backward point. Muzarabani troubles Parag with a mix over the next three deliveries.
First, a slower off-cutter deceives Parag initially, but he adjusts to drive it wide of cover for a single.
The next two balls are challenging for Samson - a good length ball that keeps low and a zippy short ball outside off. Parag misses attempts at both, getting neither runs nor boundaries.
Two singles come off the final two deliveries of the over as 4 come off the over.
Mavuta returns at the other end to deliver the 15th over.
Starts well with a dot ball of the first delivery.
OUT! Riyan Parag's gritty innings finally come to an end after he goes for a big hit off a floated delivery and Ngavara is in the outfield and makes a easy catch!
Riyan Parag c Ngarava b Brandon Mavuta 22(24)
Zimbabwe have a crucial breakthrough. Shivam Dube is the new man in for India.
SIX! Dube is not going to waste any time as he hammers a huge, huge hit! Goes down on his knee and smashes one over long-on.
At the end of 15 overs, India has progressed to 113-4
17:32 100 runs on the board for India
India 101-3 (13 Ovs) vs SA | Scorecard
Mavuta's first ball was a full toss outside off, and Samson didn't miss out.
Mavuta's first ball was a full toss outside off, and Samson didn't miss out.
SIX! Samson launches a monstrous six that clears the roof and sailed out of the stadium, a staggering 110 meters!
Mavuta was clearly disturbed with that hti as he fires two back-to-back wides off the next two balls.
SIX! Samson hits his second big hit of the over with a beautifully lofted shot over extra-cover that clears the ropes easily. Two singles to close out the over as 15 runs come off it.
Faraz Akram is introduced back into the attack. Parag on strike.
Starts off with three singles off the first three balls before Samson hits a two off the fourth ball of the over square of the wicket. Samson finishes off the over with yet another single towards long-on.
At the end of 13 overs, India are cruising along at 101-3.
17:21 Samson, Parag rebuild India's innings
SIX! Samson smashed a six off the first ball but was then fortunate when a thick edge didn't carry. Disaster struck on the next ball as a brilliant throw from Myers caught him short for a run-out, despite initially thinking it was a safe single. Riyan Parag managed a single off the fourth ball, and another single followed due to confusion between the batsmen who ultimately decided one run was enough.
Eight runs came off the over as the two batters look to build a lasting partneship that will take them through to the final stages of the innings.
Mavuta returns at the other end. Riyan Riyan gets a single off the first ball (tossed up outside off) and then launched a massive six over deep mid-wicket off a shortish delivery on the stumps. Samson, on the other hand, struggles a but and manages just a single and a miscued cut.
At the halfway stage, India are 75-3.
17:12 Samson, Parag set for crucial stint
IND 56-3 (8 Ovs) vs ZIM | Scorecard
Muzarabani returns at the other end. Sanju Samson is on strike.
Starts off with a dot ball ball before Samson flicks one away for a single. Another dot follows off the third ball before Parag diverts the fourth delivery through square leg for yet another single.
A two come off the fifth after a cover drive from Samson.
A tight over ends with yet another dot as only 4 runs come off it.
At the other end Mavuta is the new bowler in for Zimbabwe.
The batters seem cautious at this stage after the completion of the power-play as pickup five singles in a row before finishing with a dot ball off the final delivery.
Faraz Akram returns at the other end for Zimbabwe to deliver the 8th over.
Riyan Parag is on strike and starts off with a single. Akram rallies back with two dots in a rwo.
The third delivery is fullish and Samson hits it into the outfield for a two. The penultimate ball is slightly wider and Samson pulls it to deep-square leg for yet another two.
A wied and a single off the last ball means 7 runs come off the over
17:01 Sharma, Gill depart cheaply
Akram continues at the other end. Sharma is on strike
IND 40-3 (5 Ovs) vs ZIM | Scorecard
SIX! Sharma hammers a back-of-length ball over deep mid-wicket for a six.
Off the second ball ,a miscommunication between Gill and Sharma leads to a run after a parry from the fielder.
FOUR! FOUR! Gill dominates, smashing consecutive boundaries - a well-timed cut for four and a beautifully controlled drive off a full toss for another four.
Last ball: Akram gets a single off Gill with a well-placed shot through mid-wicket.
16 runs come off the over.
Muzarbani continues at the other end.
The First ball sees Sharma defends a good delivery angling away from him.
before a streaky wide ball from Muzarabani.
The third is yet another good delivery, short of length and rising, which Sharma misses while trying to cut.
Finally, Sharma gets a lucky break off the fourth delivery. He mistimes a slash at a back-of-length ball but the leaping cover-point fielder (Bennett) spills the tough chance.
Shubman Gill gets a single off a full toss on middle stump off the fifth.
OUT! Abhishek Sharma's aggressive batting comes to an end at the hands of Muzarabani. He was caught behind by Madande for 14 runs off 11 balls. Muzarabani sets Sharma up with a length delivery across him. Sharma tries to go over the off-side but gets a thin edge that flies to the wicket-keeper for a catch.
Abhishek Sharma c Madande b Muzarabani 14(11)
Ngarava returns at the other end and the change proves effective as the bowler gets a breakthrough that puts the hosts right back in control!
Zimbabwe has wrestled back some control after dismissing Shubman Gill! Ngarava's short ball outside off proved too tempting for Gill, who went for a pull shot but miscued it. The splice offered a simple catch to Raza at mid-on, sending Gill back for just 13 runs. This puts India in a bit of a spot after a bright start.
Shubman Gill c Raza b Ngarava 13(14)
16:46 Gill out early, India lose 1st wicket
Jaiswal and Shubman Gill open the batting for India. Raza opens the bowling for Zimbabwe.
Disaster strikes early for India! Jaiswal is bowled by Raza for just 12 runs off 5 balls. The batsman tried to punch the ball back to the bowler but ended up getting cleaned up in the very first over of the match.
Following two consecutive sixes Jaiswal is gone.
Jaiswal b Raza 12(5)
Abhishek Sharma is the new man in at Number 3.
IND 16-1 (2 Ovs) vs ZIM | Scorecard
Jaiswal and Shubman Gill open the batting for India. Raza opens the bowling for Zimbabwe.
Disaster strikes early for India! Jaiswal is bowled by Raza for just 12 runs off 5 balls. The batsman tried to punch the ball back to the bowler but ended up getting cleaned up in the very first over of the match.
Following two consecutive sixes Jaiswal is gone.
Jaiswal b Raza 12(5)
Abhishek Sharma is the new man in at Number 3.
Abhishek Sharma gets a single with a tap and run in front of backward point. Ngarava bowls good deliveries - a back of length ball over the stumps, a good length ball on the stumps, and a wide ball outside off stump. Sharma and Gill are unable to score from these.
Gill gets a single with a drop and run in front of cover off the last ball.
16:21 : Playing XIs out, Gill-Jaiswal to open
Teams:
India: Shubman Gill(c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson(w), Riyan Parag, Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Tushar Deshpande, Mukesh Kumar
Zimbabwe: Wessly Madhevere, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Brian Bennett, Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza(c), Johnathan Campbell, Faraz Akram, Clive Madande(w), Brandon Mavuta, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani
16:10 Zimbabwe win toss, opt to blow
Zimbabwe have opted to bowl today.
Here are the two squads. Will there be any new faces today?
India Squad: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill(c), Abhishek Sharma, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sanju Samson(w), Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Tushar Deshpande, Khaleel Ahmed, Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel
Zimbabwe Squad: Wessly Madhevere, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Brian Bennett, Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza(c), Johnathan Campbell, Faraz Akram, Clive Madande(w), Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Tendai Chatara, Luke Jongwe, Wellington Masakadza, Brandon Mavuta, Innocent Kaia, Antum Naqvi
16:03 Dominant India aim to continue winning run
Welcome to the coverage of the fifth and final T20 International between Zimbabwe and India in Harare on Sunday.
India started the T20 series against Zimbabwe with a shaky chase, falling short of a modest 115-run target. However, they have bounced back emphatically, securing three straight convincing wins.
The 10 wicket victory in the series-clinching fourth T20I was particularly dominant. The bowlers suffocated Zimbabwe, restricting them to a below-par score. The openers then took center stage, comfortably chasing down the target without losing a wicket.
India enters the next match as clear favorites. Meanwhile, Zimbabwe needs significant improvement in all aspects of the game -- batting, bowling, and fielding.
Even after the recent 10-wicket defeat, captain Sikandar Raza remains optimistic, stating, "A 3-2 loss wouldn't be a disgrace. We can still hold our heads high."
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