Zimbabwe National Cricket Team vs India National Cricket Team Match Scorecard

Zimbabwe’s bowlers turned the game with a disciplined performance. They defended a low total of 115 runs successfully. Tendai Chatara and Sikandar Raza each took three wickets, leading the attack. Chatara bowled a tight final over, giving away just two runs. He also took the last wicket to seal the victory. Raza, the captain, opened with spinners, a smart move that paid off for Zimbabwe National Team. India was all out for 102, a shocking result.

Early wickets put India under pressure from the start. The fielding was sharp, with key catches and quick stops. This teamwork kept India’s scoring in check throughout the chase. Zimbabwe’s bowlers stuck to their plans despite the small target. They showed composure and executed their roles perfectly.

India was restricted to 102 all out in 19.5 overs. This effort highlights Zimbabwe’s ability to perform under pressure. Their bowling and fielding were the backbone of this win. It was a display of skill and resilience like women cricket making progress in WPL.

Zimbabwe National Cricket Team vs India National Cricket Team Match Scorecard -1st T20, Jul 06, 2024 – Harare

Zimbabwe  (20 ovs maximum)

Batting		R	B	M	4s	6s	SR
Wessly Madhevere	b Ravi Bishnoi	21	22	43	3	0	95.45
Innocent Kaia	b Mukesh Kumar	0	1	6	0	0	0.00
Brian Bennett	b Ravi Bishnoi	22	15	24	5	0	146.66
Sikandar Raza (c)	c Ravi Bishnoi b Avesh Khan	17	19	27	1	1	89.47
Dion Myers	c & b Washington Sundar	23	22	27	2	0	104.54
Johnathan Campbell	run out (Washington Sundar/Avesh Khan)	0	1	4	0	0	0.00
Clive Madande †	not out	29	25	39	4	0	116.00
Wellington Masakadza	st †Jurel b Washington Sundar	0	1	2	0	0	0.00
Luke Jongwe	lbw b Ravi Bishnoi	1	3	5	0	0	33.33
Blessing Muzarabani	b Ravi Bishnoi	0	2	4	0	0	0.00
Tendai Chatara	not out	0	9	19	0	0	0.00
Extras	(lb 1, w 1)	2
Total	20 Ov (RR: 5.75, 101 Mins)	115/9
Fall of wickets: 1-6 (Innocent Kaia, 1.1 ov), 2-40 (Brian Bennett, 5.1 ov), 3-51 (Wessly Madhevere, 7.5 ov), 4-74 (Sikandar Raza, 11.5 ov), 5-74 (Johnathan Campbell, 11.6 ov), 6-89 (Dion Myers, 14.2 ov), 7-89 (Wellington Masakadza, 14.3 ov), 8-90 (Luke Jongwe, 15.1 ov), 9-90 (Blessing Muzarabani, 15.3 ov) • DRS

Bowling	O	M	R	W	ECON	0s	4s	6s	WD	NB
Khaleel Ahmed	3	0	28	0	9.33	9	6	0	0	0
Mukesh Kumar	3	0	16	1	5.33	10	2	0	0	0
Ravi Bishnoi	4	2	13	4	3.25	17	1	0	1	0
Abhishek Sharma	2	0	17	0	8.50	3	2	0	0	0
Avesh Khan	4	0	29	1	7.25	13	4	1	0	0
Washington Sundar	4	0	11	2	2.75	15	0	0	0	0

Zimbabwe National Team Innings – Key Moments

Event	Details
Powerplay	Overs 0.1 – 6.0 (Mandatory – 40 runs, 2 wickets)
Milestone: 50 runs	Achieved in 7.4 overs (46 balls), Extras 1
Over 15.1: Review by Zimbabwe (Batting)	Decision Challenged – Wicket, Umpire – I Chabi, Batter – LM Jongwe (Struck down – Umpires Call)
Over 15.2: Review by Zimbabwe (Batting)	Decision Challenged – Wicket, Umpire – I Chabi, Batter – B Muzarabani (Upheld)
Milestone: 100 runs	Achieved in 18.1 overs (109 balls), Extras 2
Innings Break	Zimbabwe – 115/9 in 20.0 overs (C Madande 29, TL Chatara 0)

India  (T: 116 runs from 20 ovs)

Batting		R	B	M	4s	6s	SR
Abhishek Sharma	c Masakadza b Bennett	0	4	2	0	0	0.00
Shubman Gill (c)	b Sikandar Raza	31	29	53	5	0	106.89
Ruturaj Gaikwad	c Kaia b Muzarabani	7	9	13	1	0	77.77
Riyan Parag	c sub (B Mavuta) b Chatara	2	3	6	0	0	66.66
Rinku Singh	c Bennett b Chatara	0	2	3	0	0	0.00
Dhruv Jurel †	c Madhevere b Jongwe	6	14	24	1	0	42.85
Washington Sundar	c Muzarabani b Chatara	27	34	49	1	1	79.41
Ravi Bishnoi	lbw b Sikandar Raza	9	8	11	2	0	112.50
Avesh Khan	c Sikandar Raza b Masakadza	16	12	12	3	0	133.33
Mukesh Kumar	b Sikandar Raza	0	3	6	0	0	0.00
Khaleel Ahmed	not out	0	1	14	0	0	0.00
Extras	(lb 1, w 3)	4
Total	19.5 Ov (RR: 5.14, 98 Mins)	102
Fall of wickets: 1-0 (Abhishek Sharma, 0.4 ov), 2-15 (Ruturaj Gaikwad, 3.3 ov), 3-22 (Riyan Parag, 4.4 ov), 4-22 (Rinku Singh, 4.6 ov), 5-43 (Dhruv Jurel, 9.5 ov), 6-47 (Shubman Gill, 10.2 ov), 7-61 (Ravi Bishnoi, 12.5 ov), 8-84 (Avesh Khan, 15.5 ov), 9-86 (Mukesh Kumar, 16.6 ov), 10-102 (Washington Sundar, 19.5 ov) • DRS

Bowling	O	M	R	W	ECON	0s	4s	6s	WD	NB
Brian Bennett	1	1	0	1	0.00	6	0	0	0	0
Wellington Masakadza	3	0	15	1	5.00	12	3	0	0	0
Tendai Chatara	3.5	1	16	3	4.17	15	2	0	0	0
Blessing Muzarabani	4	0	17	1	4.25	17	2	0	1	0
Luke Jongwe	4	0	28	1	7.00	11	3	1	1	0
Sikandar Raza	4	0	25	3	6.25	12	3	0	1	0

India National Team Innings – Key Moments

Event	Details
Powerplay	Overs 0.1 – 6.0 (Mandatory – 28 runs, 4 wickets)
Over 5.1: Review by India (Batting)	Decision Challenged – Wicket, Umpire – I Chabi, Batter – Shubman Gill (Upheld)
Over 6.1: Review by Zimbabwe (Bowling)	Decision Challenged – Wicket, Umpire – F Mutizwa, Batter – DC Jurel (Struck down)
Milestone: 50 runs	Achieved in 10.4 overs (64 balls), Extras 1
Over 12.5: Review by India (Batting)	Decision Challenged – Wicket, Umpire – F Mutizwa, Batter – Ravi Bishnoi (Struck down)
Milestone: 100 runs	Achieved in 18.5 overs (113 balls), Extras 4

Match Analysis – India’s Batting Collapse

India’s batting faltered badly, chasing a modest 116-run target. The top order crumbled early, setting a poor tone. Debutants Abhishek Sharma and Riyan Parag failed to impress. Both struggled against Zimbabwe’s tight bowling attack. Ruturaj Gaikwad fell to a brilliant delivery from Blessing Muzarabani.

Other batsmen played rash shots and lost their wickets. Shubman Gill, the captain, looked steady but got out to Raza. His dismissal shifted momentum back to Zimbabwe. The middle order couldn’t recover from early losses. Players like Dhruv Jurel and Rinku Singh fell quickly.

This left the lower order with too much to do. India was all out for 102, a shocking result. The collapse showed poor shot selection and pressure handling. Even experienced T20 players couldn’t adapt to the situation. This loss is a lesson for the young Indian team. They need to improve their approach in future games.

Spinners Dominate the Match

Spinners shaped the outcome of this low-scoring match. India’s Ravi Bishnoi took 4 wickets for just 13 runs. His spell restricted Zimbabwe to 115 for 9. Washington Sundar bowled economically, taking 2 wickets for 11 runs. Their efforts kept Zimbabwe’s total within reach. For Zimbabwe, Sikandar Raza’s spin took key Indian wickets. He dismissed Gill, a crucial blow in the chase.

The pitch in Harare was dry and helped spinners. It offered turn and bounce, troubling the batsmen. Both teams’ spinners exploited these conditions effectively. Scoring became tough as the ball gripped the surface. This showed how vital spinners are in T20 cricket.

They not only contained runs but also took wickets. The match stayed close due to their dominance. Spinners proved to be the game-changers on this day.

Madande’s Crucial Cameo

Clive Madande’s late runs were decisive for Zimbabwe. At 90 for 9, their innings looked finished. Madande scored 29 vital runs to reach 115. He batted smartly, protecting his partner Tendai Chatara. The last-wicket stand added 25 runs to the total. India fell short by just 13 runs in the end.

Those extra runs made all the difference. Madande stayed calm under pressure and delivered. His effort gave Zimbabwe’s bowlers a fighting chance. This showed how important lower-order runs can be. In T20s, every run counts in tight games. Madande’s knock lifted his team’s spirits as well. It turned a weak total into a defendable one. His cameo was a standout moment in the match.

Psychological Factors and Home Advantage

Mindset and crowd support influenced this game’s result. India came off a T20 World Cup win recently. They might have underestimated Zimbabwe, showing complacency. Zimbabwe played freely, with nothing to lose.

The Harare crowd cheered loudly for the home team. This energy boosted Zimbabwe’s confidence throughout the match. India’s rustiness was evident, as Gill admitted. Zimbabwe seized the chance to upset the favorites. In T20s, any team can win on their day.

The home advantage gave Zimbabwe an extra edge. This victory meant more than just a win. It was a statement from an underdog side. India needs to regroup after this mental lapse. Zimbabwe proved determination can overcome odds.