IND vs ZIM 4th T20 - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. The 4th T20 match between India and Zimbabwe took place on July 20, 2021, at the Harare Sports Club in Harare.
- 2. India won the toss and elected to bat first in the match.
- 3. India's opening batsmen, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Shreyas Iyer, put up a solid partnership, with Gaikwad scoring 42 runs and Iyer scoring 30 runs.
- 4. India's middle order also contributed significantly, with Sanju Samson scoring 39 runs and Hardik Pandya scoring a quickfire 36 runs off just 17 balls.
- 5. India finished their innings with a total score of 194/6 in their allotted 20 overs.
- 6. Zimbabwe's bowling attack struggled to contain the Indian batsmen, with Luke Jongwe being the most successful bowler, taking 2 wickets for 28 runs in his 4 overs.
- 7. In their chase, Zimbabwe got off to a good start with openers Tadiwanashe Marumani and Tarisai Musakanda putting up a solid partnership.
- 8. However, Zimbabwe lost quick wickets in the middle overs, with the Indian bowlers tightening the screws on the opposition.
- 9. Zimbabwe eventually finished their innings with a total score of 188/9 in their 20 overs, falling short of the target by 6 runs.
- 10. India won the match by 6 runs, taking an unassailable lead in the 4-match T20 series against Zimbabwe. Ruturaj Gaikwad was awarded the Player of the Match for his crucial innings at the top of the order.