- By Himanshu Badola
- Sun, 07 Jul 2024 08:09 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
India vs Zimbabwe 2nd T20I: India defeated Zimbabwe by 100 runs in the second T20I match at the Harare Sports Club on Sunday, July 7.
The Men in Blue made a remarkable comeback in the five-match series, making it 1-1 inside the 24 hours since their defeat in the first game.
Highest defeat margins for ZIM in T20Is (by runs)
100 vs AUS, Harare, 2018
100 vs IND, Harare, 2024*
85 vs PAK, Harare, 2011
82 vs SL, Hambantota, 2012
Zimbabwe were always struggling in the massive run chase and were bowled out for 134 runs in 18.4 overs.
Wessly Madhevere was the top run-getter for the hosts as he scored 43 runs in 39 deliveries whereas Luke Jongwe smashed 33 off 26 balls.
Avesh Khan was the pick of the bowlers for India, having taken three wickets for just 15 runs in his three overs whereas Mukesh Kumar took three wickets as well.
Ravi Bishnoi picked up two wickets while Washington Sundar found a scalp.
After opting to bat first, India posted a huge total of 234/2 in their 20 overs on the back of Abhishek Sharma's outstanding century, smashing the joint third-fastest hundred for India in the shortest format.
He took just 46 balls to reach the three-figure mark before getting dismissed on the very next ball.
Fastest hundred for India in T20Is (by balls faced)
35 - Rohit Sharma vs SL, Indore, 2017
45 - Suryakumar Yadav vs SL, Rajkot, 2023
46 - KL Rahul vs WI, Lauderhill, 2016
46 - Abhishek Sharma vs ZIM, Harare, 2024*
"I think it was a pretty good performance by me, the defeat we had yesterday, it wasn't easy for us. I felt today it was my day and I made it count. I feel T20 is about momentum and I took it to the end. Special mention to the coaches, captains and the team management to keep confidence. I always feel that as a youngster if it's your day, you have to express yourself," Abhishek said after being adjudged as the Player of the Match.
He smashed seven fours and eight sixes for his jaw-dropping knock.
Ruturaj Gaikwad (77* off 47) and Rinku Singh (48* off 22) stitched an 87-run stand for the third wicket.
The third match of the series will be played at the same venue on Wednesday, July 10.
