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INDvsZIM: In a dominant performance, the Indian cricket team bounced back from their opening loss to crush Zimbabwe by 100 runs in the second T20I match.
INDvsZIM: In a dominant performance, the Indian cricket team bounced back from their opening loss to crush Zimbabwe by 100 runs in the second T20I match. The star of the show was young all-rounder Abhishek Sharma, who slammed a blistering 46-ball century to power India to an imposing total of 234/2.
Opting to bat first after winning the toss, India got off to a shaky start as captain Shubman Gill was dismissed early. However, Abhishek Sharma took charge and played a sensational innings, smashing 15 fours and 4 sixes to score his maiden international century. He found able support from Ruturaj Gaikwad and Rinku Singh, who also contributed valuable runs in the latter half of the innings.
India’s bowlers then stepped up to the challenge, with Mukesh Kumar and Avesh Khan taking two wickets each to reduce Zimbabwe to 4 wickets down inside the Powerplay. Spinners Ravi Bishnoi and Washington Sundar further tightened the screws, as Zimbabwe struggled to mount a comeback and were eventually bowled out for 134, handing India a comprehensive 100-run victory.
This was India’s joint-highest margin of victory against Zimbabwe in T20Is, showcasing their ability to bounce back strongly after the opening defeat. Abhishek Sharma’s brilliant century was the standout performance, underlining his immense talent and potential as a rising star in Indian cricket.
