IND vs ZIM: India beat Zimbabwe by 42 runs in the final clash of the five-match test series on Sunday. In pursuit of 167 runs, the hosts were bundled out on 125 runs. India secured 4-1 series victory by winning by 42 runs.A 42-run victory in the 5th & Final T20I 🙌With that win, #TeamIndia complete a 4⃣-1⃣ series win in Zimbabwe 👏👏Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/TZH0TNJcBQ#ZIMvIND pic.twitter.com/oJpasyhcTJ— BCCI (@BCCI) July 14, 2024Early wickets shake Indias startBatting first, the Indian team posted a solid total of 167 runs in 20 overs. Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal began Indias innings with a bang, hitting two stunning sixes. However, his momentum was cut short when Zimbabwes captain Sikandar Raza clean-bowled him. Shubman Gill was also dismissed early. Abhishek Sharma added 14 runs off 11 balls before being dismissed.Sanju Samson steadies Indias inningsWith India struggling, Sanju Samson took charge of the innings. He scored a vital 58 runs off 45 balls, including four sixes and one four. Contributions from Riyan Parag (22), Shivam Dubey (26), and Rinku Singh (11) helped India reach a competitive total.Zimbabwes chase falls shortZimbabwes chase got off to a poor start as opener Slay Madhevere was dismissed for a duck by Mukesh Kumar. Washington Sundar removed Tadivanashe Marumani for 27 runs, and Dion Myers, who was batting well, was dismissed after scoring 34 runs. Zimbabwes captain Sikandar Raza managed only 8 runs, while Jonathan Campbell and Clive Madande added 4 and 1 run respectively.Mukesh Kumars brilliant bowling performanceMukesh Kumar led the Indian bowling attack with an impressive performance and scalped 4 wickets. His victims included Slay Madhevere, Brian Bennett, Faraz Akram, and Richard Garawa. Shivam Dubey chipped in with 2 wickets, while Abhishek Sharma, Washington Sundar, and Tushar Deshpande each took one wicket. Shivam Dube was declared as Player of the Match while Washington Sundar won the Player of the Tournament award.
