Jul 7, 2024
Shubman Gill-led India crashed to a shock 13-run defeat to Zimbabwe on Saturday in their first T20 international.
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The hosts struggled to 115/9 after being sent in to bat at the Harare Sports Club, with Ravi Bishnoi taking a career-best 4/13.
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But India, fielding a youthful team that did not include any of the side that won the T20 World Cup last Saturday, were bowled out for 102 in reply.
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An unbeaten last wicket stand of 25 between Clive Madande (29*) and Tendai Chatara, who faced nine balls but did not score a run, proved crucial.
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Chatara then played a key role with his fast bowling, taking 3/16, including two of the four wickets that fell in the first five overs of India's innings.
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India lost their first four wickets for 22 runs inside the first four overs, with new caps Abhishek Sharma (0) and Riyan Parag (2) among the failures.
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It became 43/5 when Dhruv Jarel was caught at cover and India's hopes effectively ended when Gill was bowled by opposite number Sikandar Raza for 31.
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Washington Sundar gave India hope after they lost their ninth wicket with the total on 86 but was last man out after making 27.
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Off-spinner and Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza took 3/25 and was named man of the match.
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The loss ended a streak of 12 successive T20I wins by India.
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