Stunner in Harare: India's Unexpected Fall and Resurgence in Zimbabwe T20I Series—Full Analysis Inside

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Stunner in Harare: India's Unexpected Fall and Resurgence in Zimbabwe T20I Series—Full Analysis Inside

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India after winning the toss decided to put Zimbabwe bat.

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Ravi Bishnoi's 4-13 and Washington Sundar's 2-11 restricted Zimbabwe to a below par total of 115.

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India suffered a dramatic collapse. None of the batsman could steer the team home and Zimbabwe won by 13 runs.

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Given the bench strength India have, this is indeed a shocking loss.

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Led by a scintillating ton by youngster Abhishek Sharma, India struck and convincingly beat back Zimbabwe in the second T20I and leveled the series.

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Coming into the third T20I which will be played on 10th July, at the same venue Harare India will be confident to go a level up in the series.

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Skipper Subhman Gill is short of runs and will look to get back to his form.

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World Champions Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson and Shivam Dube returns into the squad after a memorable celebration at Mumbai.

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Stunner in Harare: India's Unexpected Fall and Resurgence in Zimbabwe T20I Series—Full Analysis Inside

Stunner in Harare: India's Unexpected Fall and Resurgence in Zimbabwe T20I Series—Full Analysis Inside

India after winning the toss decided to put Zimbabwe bat.

Ravi Bishnoi's 4-13 and Washington Sundar's 2-11 restricted Zimbabwe to a below par total of 115.

India suffered a dramatic collapse. None of the batsman could steer the team home and Zimbabwe won by 13 runs.

Given the bench strength India have, this is indeed a shocking loss.

Led by a scintillating ton by youngster Abhishek Sharma, India struck and convincingly beat back Zimbabwe in the second T20I and leveled the series.

Coming into the third T20I which will be played on 10th July, at the same venue Harare India will be confident to go a level up in the series.

Skipper Subhman Gill is short of runs and will look to get back to his form.

World Champions Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson and Shivam Dube returns into the squad after a memorable celebration at Mumbai.

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