Abhishek Sharma’s Century Leads India to Big Score Against Zimbabwe in Harare
In Harare, Abhishek Sharma’s explosive century helped India score 234/2 in 20 overs against Zimbabwe in the second T20I of the five-match series at the Harare Sports Club.
Early Setback
India opted to bat first but lost their captain Shubman Gill for just 2 runs, with Blessing Muzarabani taking his wicket. Ruturaj Gaikwad then joined Abhishek Sharma to stabilize the innings.
Building the Innings
Sharma and Gaikwad helped India reach 36/1 in the first six overs. The duo took India past the 50-run mark in 8.1 overs. Sharma was the more aggressive of the two, reaching his maiden T20I half-century in 33 balls.
Sharma’s Explosive Century
Abhishek Sharma smashed three consecutive sixes to reach his maiden T20I century in just 46 balls. He was dismissed for 100 runs from 47 balls by Wellington Masakadza, with India at 147/2.
Strong Finish
Rinku Singh joined Gaikwad, and the pair helped India cross the 150-run mark in 14.3 overs. Gaikwad scored his fourth T20I half-century in 38 balls. The duo added 50 runs for the third wicket in just 24 balls, helping India reach 234/2 in 20 overs. Gaikwad remained unbeaten on 77, and Singh scored 48.
Brief Scores
India | 234/2 in 20 overs |
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Abhishek Sharma | 100 |
Ruturaj Gaikwad | 77* |
Rinku Singh | 48* |
Wellington Masakadza | 1/29 |