Abhishek’s hundred headlines India’s 100-run win over Zimbabwe in 2nd T20I

PTI, Jul 7, 2024, 7:58 PM IST

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Harare: A blazing hundred by Abhishek Sharma and bowlers’ fine effort led India to a fluent 100-run victory over Zimbabwe in the second T20I here on Sunday.

Abhishek’s 100 off 47 balls (7×4, 8×6) and Ruturaj Gaikwad’s unbeaten 77 (47b, 11×4, 1×6) carried India to an imposing 234 for two.

Zimbabwe ended up at 134 all out without much fight. The five-match series is now poised at 1-1.

For India, pacers Mukesh Kumar (3/37), Avesh Khan (3/15) and leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi (2/11) led the bowling.

Brief Scores:

India: 234 for 2 in 20 overs (Abhishek Sharma 100, Ruturaj Gaikwad 77 not out, Rinku Singh 48 not out) beat Zimbabwe: 134 all out in 18.4 overs (Wessly Madhevere 43, Brian Bennett 26, Luke Jongwe 33; Mukesh Kumar 3/37, Avesh Khan 3/15, Ravi Bishnoi 2/11 ) by 100 runs.