IND vs ZIM: Sikandar Raza fighting knock propels Zimbabwe to 152 in fourth T20I

IND vs ZIM: India holds the upper hand and is leading in the series by 2-1. Both teams made changes in their playing XIs. For India, Tushar Deshpande made his debut in T20I replacing Avesh Khan in the playing XI. While Faraz Akram replaced Wellington Masakadaza for Zimbabwe.

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IND vs ZIM: India and Zimbabwe are locking horns in yet another interesting match at Harare Sports Club. On Saturday, the Indian skipper won the toss and opted to bowl first in the fourth match of the five-match test series. India holds the upper hand and is leading in the series by 2-1. Both teams made changes in their playing XIs. For India, Tushar Deshpande made his debut in T20I replacing Avesh Khan in the playing XI. While Faraz Akram replaced Wellington Masakadaza for Zimbabwe.

After batting first, Zimbabwe managed to post a respectable total of 152. Sikandar Raza was the top scorer from his side. He hammered 46 runs in just 28 deliveries, including 2 boundaries and 3 maximums. 

Storng start by Zimababwe 

Openers Wessly Madhevere and Tadiwanashe Marumani added 63 runs partnership for the first wicket. Abhishek Sharma broke the dangerous-looking partnership by dismissing T Marumani (32). Washington Sundar provided another wicket in the next over by dismissing Brian Bennett for a mere 9 runs.

Indian bowlers take charge

Zimbabwe lost wickets at regular intervals. However, Sikandar Raza's quick-fire 46 helped the side to post a respectable total on track which is batter-friendly. Khaleel Ahmed was the leading wicket-taker for his side. He dismissed two batters. 

Playing XIs of Ind and Zim

Zimbabwe (Playing XI): Wessly Madhevere, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Brian Bennett, Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza (C), Johnathan Campbell, Faraz Akram, Clive Madande (WK), Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Tendai Chatara.

India (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill (C), Abhishek Sharma, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sanju Samson (WK), Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Tushar Deshpande, Khaleel Ahmed.