Fans go crazy as Zimbabwe stun India to register a thrilling win in the 1st T20I

Zimbabwe It produced an exciting performance and amazing football India and register a 13-run victory in The first T20I of the five-match series in Harare on Saturday (July 6). Sikandar Raza and the bowlers managed to defend 115 runs as India were bowled out for just 102 runs in 19.5 overs, marking India’s first T20I defeat this year. Come once Tendai Chatara he took three wickets apiece as well Clive MadandeThe late blitz helped secure the win, leaving India to thrash the bowling in the death overs and batting rashly.

Amazing bowling by Ravi Bishnoi against Zimbabwe

India won the toss and elected to field first. The decision seemed appropriate at first Mukesh Kumar cleaned Innocent Kaia for a duck in the second over. Wesley Madhevere again Brian Bennett and includes ongoing Zimbabwean relations. However, Ravi Bishnoi he turned the game in India’s favor by removing Bennett and Madhevere in his first two overs. Despite a steady effort from Raza and Dion Myers, Avesh KhanRaza’s dismissal triggered the collapse, reducing Zimbabwe to 90/9. However, Madande had other plans, scoring 29 runs in 25 balls when the Indian pacers were struggling with their yorkers. Bishnoi was the standout bowler for India, taking 4 wickets for 13 runs in his 4 overs.

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India’s struggle in the chase

India’s chase got off to a rough start Abhishek Sharma banishment because of a duck. Ruturaj Gaikwad and failed to make an impact, which gave Zimbabwe hope. Riyan ParagHis first game in which he batted turned into a disappointment as he was dismissed for 2 runs, and then Rinku Singh‘s dismissal because of the duck. Shubman Gill kept India in the hunt, but Dhruv Jurel could not provide much support and was dismissed for just 6 runs.

Raza dismissed Shubman Gill, leaving India at 47/6. Raza continued to shine by eliminating Bishnoi opposition. Although Avesh gave hope with 16 points and cooperation Washington Sundar, Raza’s capture brought Zimbabwe back under control. Raza then cleaned up Mukesh Kumar, to bring his team closer to victory. Chatara bowled a brilliant last over to seal victory for Zimbabwe.

Here’s how fans reacted:

Big big result for 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe.

The cricket community there must be happy. #INDvZIM

— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashinravi99) July 6, 2024

A MAN, A Fable, A ZIMBABWE Legend

– SIKANDER RAZA 🌟

– Sahil (@cover_pointt) July 6, 2024

A team that could not even enter the T20 World Cup defeated India

– This is no time to be proud of South Asia 🇮🇳#INDvsZIM #INDvZIM #ZIMvsIND pic.twitter.com/4oKKsHUhUU

— Ehtisham Siddique (@iMShami_) July 6, 2024

Zimbabwe won the first T20I by thirteen runs 🎉 #ZIMVIND pic.twitter.com/cy88BNqogL

— Zimbabwe Cricket (@ZimCricketv) July 6, 2024

The game went down to the end but it was Zimbabwe who won the 1st T20I.#TeamIndia will aim to bounce back in the 2nd T20I tomorrow.

Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/r08h7yfNHO#ZIMVIND pic.twitter.com/FLlBZjYxCb

— BCCI (@BCCI) July 6, 2024

Zimbabwe won by thirteen runs

Scorecard: https://t.co/WkTHfgXpHh#Cricket #Zimbabwe #India #T20I #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/QBTsGvEsHK

– CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) July 6, 2024

The Zimbabwean team that did not enter the Twenty20 World Cup has won the World T20 Champions – India. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/u58oDgBgV0

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) July 6, 2024

IT’S DONE- ZIMBABWE BEAT INDIA!🔥🇿🇼 pic.twitter.com/H7t0PL50Hn

— Adam Theo🇿🇼🏏 (@AdamTheofilatos) July 6, 2024

India lost to Zimbabwe… pic.twitter.com/D3WOdrME4U

— TukTuk Academy (@TukTuk_Academy) July 6, 2024

June 29 – India won the T20I World Cup.

July 6 – India lost to Zimbabwe.

38 year old Raza is a motivator, leads the team, runs with the bat, wickets with the ball, an all time Legend. 🫡 pic.twitter.com/TYrndQecDb

— John. (@CricCrazyJohns) July 6, 2024

Zimbabwe just made India feel what Pakistan under Babar Azam feels every year.#INDvsZIM pic.twitter.com/2js0auhCAa

— Johns (@JohnyBravo183) July 6, 2024

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