ZIM vs IND, 3rd T20I: Gill, Gaikwad, Sundar Shine as India Beat Zimbabwe By 23 Runs, Take 2-1 Lead In Series

Harare: The Men in Blue secured a comprehensive 23-run victory in the third T20I against Zimbabwe, taking a 2-1 lead in the five-match series in Harare on Wednesday. Stellar performances from Captain Shubman Gill and Ruturaj Gaikwad helped India set an imposing total of 182, while young spin all-rounder Washington Sundar’s three-wicket haul ensured the hosts were restricted to 159.

Gill top-scored with 66 runs off 49 balls, marking his first fifty as captain, while the in-form Gaikwad contributed a rapid 49 runs off just 28 balls. Their combined efforts powered India to a commanding total at Harare Sports Club.

Zimbabwe struggled early in their innings, losing key wickets in the powerplay. Sundar’s impressive figures of 3 for 15 played a pivotal role in disrupting their chase, guiding India to a decisive win.

India dictated terms right from the outset as Yashasvi Jaiswal provided a quickfire start with a 15-run opening over, putting Zimbabwe on the back foot from the very beginning.

Brief Scores:

India: 182/4 in 20 overs (Shubman Gill 66, Ruturaj Gaikwad 49; Sikandar Raza 2/24) beat Zimbabwe: 159/6 in 20 overs (Dion Myers 65, Clive Madande 37; Washington Sundar 3/15) by 23 runs.