India vs Zimbabwe 2nd T20I match: Head-to-head, pitch report, weather, key players, how to watch and more
cricket, were bundled out for 102 in 19.5 overs. Raza, who scored 17 off 19 balls and took 3 wickets for 25 in his 4 overs, was awarded the Player of the Match.It is the same venue where India faced Zimbabwe in the first T20I cricket match and lost. The pitch was very helpful for spinners.
Shubman Gill won the toss and decided to bowl first. India restricted Zimbabwe to 115, thanks to impressive performances by Ravi Bishnoi (4/13) and Washington Sundar (2/11).In reply, pacer Tendai Chatara claimed 3 wickets for 16 while right-arm off-spinner Sikandar Raza also took 3 for 25. Right-arm offbreak bowler Brian Bennett took 1 wicket in his 1 over without conceding any runs.The match will start at 1 PM (local time).
The temperature in Harare on July 7 afternoon will be around 24 degrees, as per AccuWeather. There’s no chance of rain. The humidity will be 15%.Indian batters, with the sole exception of Gill, delivered a dismal performance.
Gill (31 off 29 balls) was the only batter among the top 6 who went to double-digits.Washington Sundar (27 off 34 balls) tried his bit with the bat and was impressive with the ball as well. Bishnoi was the most impressive performer. Many Indian fielders looked uninspired and were sloppy in the field.Zimbabwe, on the other hand, delivered an inspiring performance, especially with the ball.
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