Zimbabwe vs India, IND in ZIM, 5 T20I Series, 2024 Full score card

FOUR! Yashasvi Jaiswal finishes things off in style! Blessing Muzarabani bangs this into the pitch again, on middle, Yashasvi Jaiswal gets on top of the bounce and hammers it over mid-wicket for a boundary. INDIA WIN BY 10 WICKETS AND SEALS THE SERIES!

SCORES LEVEL! Blessing Muzarabani banga this short, on middle, Shubman Gill rolls his wrists and pulls it to deep square leg for a single.

Quicker, full and on middle, Yashasvi Jaiswal tries to slog it away but gets an inside edge onto his pads, We will need another over here.

SIX! OUTSTANDING FROM THE SOUTHPAW! Brian Bennett flights this up around off, Yashasvi Jaiswal uses his feet to go inside out this time, extends his arms nicely and smashes it over the long off fence for half a dozen more. 150 up for India and they just three runs away from the win.

Short again and on middle, Shubman Gill punches it down to long on for a run.

Floated, short and on off, Shubman Gill pushes it straight to covers.

Fires this one down he leg side, Shubman Gill tries to paddle it away but misses. Wided.

SIX! BOOM! The Indian skipper is in a hurry now! Tossed up, full and around middle, Shubman Gill skips down the track, gets to the pitch of it and dispatches it over the long on fence for a massive six. India two hits away now!

Just short on the leg stump line. Shubman Gill stays back on the crease and drops the ball towards deep square leg on the long side of the ground and pushes for a couple of runs to bring up is second FIFTY in the series as a Captain.

Drops it short outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal walks in and pulls the ball straight to min on. The batters dont take a single.

Just short outside the off stump. Shubman Gill taps the ball to sweeper covers for a single.

FOUR! SLAPPED! Hits the length outside the off stump and allows Shubman Gill to open his arms and slap the ball between covers and mid off for a superb four runs. India getting closer and closer.

Clean take behind the stumps! Tendai Chatara hits the good length and gets the ball to move away. Shubman Gill looks to go straight but misses the ball. The wicketkeeper who is up on the stumps takes a clean gather.

Nice short-arm jab from Shubman Gill to a short ball on the stumps to the left of deep square leg for a couple of runs.

Hits the length hard on top of the leg stump. Shubman Gill walks away and keeps down the extra bounce well towards covers.

Tendai Chatara is back on.

Swings one into the right-hander. Shubman Gill drives it on the front foot to long on and keeps strike for the next over.

Fuller on the off stump line. Yashasvi Jaiswal drives the ball to long off for a run.

FOUR! PLACEMENT TO PERFECTION! Faraz Akram holds the length back outside the off stump line and Yashasvi Jaiswal stays inside the line of the ball and slices it late finding the gap between point and short third to perfection and gets himself another boundary.

Drops the length back outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal pulls it away to the right of deep mid-wicket who does a good job diving to his right and keeping it down to 2 runs.

On the good length just on top of the off stump line. Shubman Gill drives it back to the bowler and Faraz Akram misfields it and gives away a single.

Pitches the ball up outside the off stump line. Yashasvi Jaiswal makes room and drives it to long off for a single.

Slower ball on the pads from a good length. Yashasvi Jaiswal tucks it to deep mid-wicket with comfort and runs a single.

Pitches the ball outside the line of the off stump and makes Shubman Gill reach for the delivery as he drives it to sweeper covers for a run. Good over so far.

Another ball from a shorter length at the batter. Yashasvi Jaiswal drops it down towards deep square leg for a single.

Hits on the good length hard on top of the stumps. Yashasvi Jaiswal stays deep in the crease and blocks it off back to the bowler.

Slower ball outside the off stump line. Yashasvi Jaiswal looks to move in and play the scoop but the lack of pace on the delivery beats the batter again.

Bangs it in short on the stumps line. Yashasvi Jaiswal moves away and looks to slice it but the ball takes off well and beats the batter. Good take behind the stumps by the wicketkeeper.

Overpitched and around off, Shubman Gill reaches for it and squeezes it straight to extra covers. India needs just 38 runs to win now!

Goes fuller and on middle, Yashasvi Jaiswal swipes it off the inner half of the bat towards deep square leg for one.

On a length and on middle, Shubman Gill plays his favourite short-arm jab down to long on for a run.

Richard Ngarava lands this on a hard length and outside off, angling away, Shubman Gill tries to cut it away but misses.

Back of a length and on middle, Yashasvi Jaiswal heaves it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

SIX! That will go the distance! Richard Ngarava bangs this short but angling down the leg side, Yashasvi Jaiswal picks up the length very early, transfers his weight on the back foot and whacks it over the deep square leg fence for a biggie.

Slower one, touch fuller, on middle, Shubman Gill tucks it with soft hands to the vacant mid-wicket region and comes back for the second run, Faraz Akram picks it up but misses his shy at the bowler's end. A direct hit and Jaiswal was a goner.

FOUR! Men in Blue getting along nicely here! Short of a length and just around off, it is enough for Shubman Gill to pounce on that and swat it away past mid off this time for four more runs. 17 runs off the over then!

FOUR! SLAPPED AWAY! Christmas comes early for the Indian skipper! Faraz Akram once again bowls this short and gives width to the batter, Shubman Gill does not miss out and cuts it hard through point for another boundary. 100-run partnership up for the two openers now!

Good length and on middle, Yashasvi Jaiswal swipes it away to deep mid-wicket for a run.

Not good from Zimbabwe! Hard length but way down the leg side, Yashasvi Jaiswal misses his flick, Clive Madande moves to his right but only manages to parry it past short fine, the fielder chases it down. Wided and two byes taken.

On a length and on leg, Shubman Gill nudges it through mid-wicket for a single.

FOUR! You cannot bowl him there! Faraz Akram lands this back of a length and outside off, Shubman Gill frees his arms and crunches it through covers for a lovely boundary.

A bit short and on middle, Shubman Gill works it through square leg for one more. 14 runs off the over!

SIX! What a shot! Sikandar Raza floats this up a bit and just around off, Shubman Gill clears his front leg away, gets underneath the ball and launches it high and handsomely over the long off fence for a biggie.

Flatter, full and on off, Yashasvi Jaiswal drills it to long off for one.

FOUR! Incredible timing! Tossed up, full and on middle, Yashasvi Jaiswal gets to the pitch of it and times his drive excellently down the ground, Sikandar Raza gets a hand on it on his follow-through but it still races away to the fence for a boundary. Raza is not happy with the effort from the fielder in the deep here.

Fires this one full and on off, Yashasvi Jaiswal uses his feet and drills it ard down the pitch, Sikandar Raza grabs it with his right hand. The crowd thinks it is a catch but it is bump ball.

Floated, short and around off, Yashasvi Jaiswal moves back and cuts it away towards deep point for a couple of runs.

Pitched up and on off again, Shubman Gill drives it firmly but straight to short covers. Three dots in a row to end the over then. Just two runs off it. Zimbabwe needs wickets here.

Faraz Akram lands this on a good length this time and around off, skids through this time, Shubman Gill is late on his cut shot.

Extra bounce! Short of a length and outside off, takes off sharply of the surface, Shubman Gill looks to cut it but gets beaten by the bounce here.

Slower one now, full and on middle, Yashasvi Jaiswal tucks it towards mid-wicket for a run.

Hard-length delivery around off, Shubman Gill punches it through covers for a single.

Back of a length and on off, Shubman Gill dabs it down to point.

FOUR! That is a lovely shot! Sikandar Raza gives this one some more air and around off, Yashasvi Jaiswal skips down the track this time, stays leg side of the ball and smears it wide of long off for another boundary. It was not that far from the fielder but it was fiercely hit which gave him no chance.

Shortish and on the pads, Shubman Gill clips it to short fine for one.

Flighted, full and on middle, Yashasvi Jaiswal sweeps it towards deep square leg for a single.

FOUR! FIFTY FOR JAISWAL! Fifth T20I half-century and he is proving his worth here. Tossed up, full and on off again, Yashasvi Jaiswal makes room for himself, gets low and bludgeons it through covers for a boundary.

Goes short and around off, Yashasvi Jaiswal cuts it straight to point.

Sikandar Raza starts with a flatter delivery, full and outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal backs away and slashes at it but misses, the keeper fails to collect it cleanly.

BEATEN! Blessing Muzarabani hits the length outside the off stump and gets the ball to move away after pitching. Shubman Gill offers a front-foot defence but is beaten but the away movement.

Hits the length on top of the off stump line, Shubman Gill slaps it on the bounce towards mid off.

Holds the length back outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal goes back in his crease and guides it through point for a single.

Short and wide outside the off stump line. Yashasvi Jaiswal looks to cut the ball hard but only manages to get an inside edge on the crease and the batters pick up a single. The wicketkeeper throws at the bowler's end and Sikandar Raza on the back up, fumbles the ball for another run as overthrows.

Stays on the pads from a shorter length. Yashasvi Jaiswal gets a hit on the thigh pads towards short fine leg.

Hits the length on top of the leg stump line. Yashasvi Jaiswal drives it to mid on for a single and the fielder hits the wickets causing an overthrow for the second run to Yashasvi Jaiswal.

Fuller on the pads this time and allows Yashasvi Jaiswal to flick the ball to deep square leg for a single to end the over.

Drops it short to the left-hander. Yashasvi Jaiswal stays back in the crease and blocks it off.

Very full on the stumps and Yashasvi Jaiswal plays the on drive straight to mid on.

Short at the batter with pace again. Shubman Gill tuns the ball to the right of mid-wicket and sets off for a quick single. Good running!

Hits the length hard on top of the stumps. Shubman Gill stays back in the crease and flicks the ball straight to mid-wicket.

Short and wide, cut away straight to deep point for a single.

Just short outside the off stump line, Yashasvi Jaiswal drops the ball down and runs a quick single to end the over.

FOUR! Yashasvi Jaiswal shows his presence of mind! Faraz Akram drops it back outside the off stump and Yashasvi Jaiswal gets back in the crease and plays at it late to the left of short third and the ball runs away to the fence.

Pitches it up this time, on off, Yashasvi Jaiswal pushes it to covers.

Good length and on the leg stump line again, Yashasvi Jaiswal nudges wide of short fine and picks up another easy double.

Back of a length and around leg, Yashasvi Jaiswal tucks it off his hips nicely wide of deep square leg for a brace.

Faraz Akram begins with a shorter delivery, on middle, Shubman Gill stays back and pulls it towards deep square leg for a single.

FOUR! Fourth of the over! India looking in a hurry. Short and wide this time and Yashasvi Jaiswal gets back into the crease and cuts the ball hard to find the gap to the right of point for his fourt of the over.

Holds the length back on top of the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal looks to pull it but hits it straight to mid on.

FOUR! Third of the over for Yashasvi Jaiswal! Fuller again outside the off stump and Yashasvi Jaiswal takes out the front foot and drives the ball uppish over covers and it runs away to the boundary.

Extra bounce off the surface surprises everyone. Tendai Chatara hist the length outside the off stump and gets the ball to bounce well. Yashasvi Jaiswal looks to a slog but misses the ball completely.

FOUR! Yashasvi Jaiswal continues the onslaught! Tendai Chatara hits the length hard on top of the off stump and Yashasvi Jaiswal dances down the wicket and slaps the ball through covers for another boundary. Tendai Chatara calls the wicketkeeper up on the stumps.

FOUR! Yashasvi Jaiswal smashes the ball down the ground, through the carpet for a magical boundary. Stands tall to an inswinging fuller delivery and plays the drive straight past the bowler.

FOUR! Bangs in short outside the off stump line and Shubman Gill stays inside the line of the ball and slaps it infront of point for a superb boundary. What a shot!

Holds the length back outside the off stump. Shubman Gill drives it straight to covers.

Hits the length hard just outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal taps it late to the left of short third and runs a single.

Holds the length back outside the off stump line. Shubman Gill drives the ball from the crease and gets the ball into the covers gap on the longer side of the boundary. The batters run 3 runs.

FOUR! Bad bowling from Zimbabwe, another freebee to the Indian skipper. Blessing Muzarabani drops the ball short at the batter and Shubman Gill pulls it away towards the vacant fine leg for a boundary.

Nails a yorker on the off stump. Shubman Gill taps it from the crease straight to point.

Blessing Muzarabani to share the attack. He has been good in this series and Zimbabwe will need him to fire if they want to defend this total.

FOUR! Superb start for India as Yashasvi Jaiswal takes on Richard Ngarava and gets 3 boundaries off his over. Length ball on top of the off stump and Yashasvi Jaiswal looks to slog it but mistimes it a bit. However, gets enough power on that. The ball flies over min on and runs away for another boundary.

WIDE! Wayward outside the leg stump line. The Umpire signals a wide.

FOUR! Fuller and on the pads this time and Yashasvi Jaiswal stays on the crease and flicks the ball up and over mid-wicket for a boundary on the bounce.

FOUR! FIRST OF THE INNINGS! Yashasvi Jaiswal slams a ball outside the off stump, pitched short with pace and gets the gap between covers and point this time as the ball runs away to the fence.

Slower ball on a good length on top of the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal drops it towards covers and sets off for a single but is sent back by Shubman Gill.

Pitches the ball up outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal drives it straight to mid off.

India are off the mark straight away. Richard Ngarava drops the ball short outside the off stump and Yashasvi Jaiswal stays deep in the crease and taps the ball to the left of overs for a couple to get off the mark.

OUT! CAUGHT! Clive Madande takes on the bigger side of the ground and only manages to hit the ball flat and straight to Rinku Singh at deep mid-wicket. Khaleel Ahmed gives away 5 runs in the last over for 2 wickets. India restrict Zimbabwe to 152 runs in 20 overs.

Short and wide outside the off stump. Faraz Akram pulls it to deep mid-wicket for just a single.

Fuller on the leg stump line. Faraz Akram flicks the ball to the right of deep square leg for a single.

Bowls a slower ball outside the off stump line, and Clive Madande slogs the ball to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Pitched up and around off, Faraz Akram drags it down to long on for a single.

Faraz Akram walks out to bat now.

OUT! CAUGHT & BOWLED! Slower ball from a good length on the leg stump line from Khaleel Ahmed does it for Dion Myers who looks to flick the ball but gets a top edge flying up in the air. Khaleel Ahmed runs towards the ball and takes a good catch to get rid of Dion Myers.

Who will bowl the last over? It will be Khaleel Ahmed (3-0-27-1).

FOUR! Innovation at its best! Short ball outside the off stump and Clive Madande stands tall on the crease and plays the upper cut to perfection over the head of short third for a much-needed boundary.

Fuller outside the off stump line. Clive Madande launches the ball up to the left of sweeper covers and the batters run a quick couple.

Hits the length outside the off stump with pace. Nips back into the right-hander. Clive Madande gets beaten completely as he looks to tap it to point.

Clive Madande is the next man in.

OUT! CAUGHT! Change of pace working wonders for Tushar Deshpande as he gets his first wicket T20I wicket for India. Bowls a slower ball wide outside the off stump line. Sikandar Raza moves away and looks to hit the ball straight over the bowler, but the change of pace does not allow him to do that. In the end hits it straight up towards Shubman Gill at covers who takes a good catch.

Nails a yorker on the leg stump line. Sikandar Raza drives it well to the right of deep point and gets a couple. Good fielding in the deep to keep it to a couple.

Short on the pads. Dion Myers taps it down to deep square leg for a single.

Tosses the ball up on the off stump line. Dion Myers drops it down straight at point. The fielder looks to hit the stumps at the batting end but misses and the batters get a single as over throws.

Shorta nd wide, slapped away to sweeper covers for a single.

FIVE WIDES! Wayward outside the leg stump from Ravi Bishnoi. Drags it down with pace and neither the batter nor the wicketkeeper Sanju Samson could get to it in time. The ball runs away for a boundary.

On the pads from a shorter length. Dion Myers flicks the ball to deep square leg for a single.

Floats the ball up outside off. Dion Myers strokes the ball straight to point off the front foot.

Holds it short outside the off stump with poace. Dion Myers slashes hard but misses the ball completely.

Holds the length back outside the off stump. Sikandar Raza plays at it late to short third and the batter run a quick single.

Ravi Bishnoi to bowl out now. He has conceded just 13 runs in his three overs.

Hits the length outside the off stump. Sikandar Raza stays back in the crease and tucks it to sweeper covers for a run to end the over.

Short and wide. Dion Myers gets an inside edge running towards third man for just a single.

Drops the ball short at the batter. Sikandar Raza flicks it to deep square leg for a single.

SIX! BANG! Sikandar Raza playing the skipper's knock! Khaleel Ahmed bowls on a good length outside the off stump line and Sikandar Raza sets in deep in the crease and slams the ball straight over the bowler's head for a flat six.

NO BALL AND FOUR! DISASTER! Khaleel Ahmed bowls a full toss high outside the off stump and Sikandar Raza stands tall and slaps the ball high over mid off and gets it to go for a boundary.

Wayward slower ball outside the off stump line. Wide given by the Umpire.

Slower ball, wide outside the off stump from over the wicket angle. Dion Myers looks to go over covers but gets a thick outside edge falling just infront Shivam Dube at short third, who gets a hit on his right leg and gives away a single.

Good length and around off, Dion Myers pushes it towards extra covers where Tushar Deshpande lets it through and allows the second run. The debutant is not having a great time so far.

On the pads this time and Dion Myers drives it to deep square leg for a single.

On the pads, fuller to the right-hander. Dion Myers drives it to the right of long on and runs a quick couple of runs.

Short and wide, bowled slowly. Sikandar Raza slaps the ball to the sweeper covers for a single.

SIX! BANG! Sikandar Raza takes on the bigger side and clears it well! Fuller from Washington Sundar on the stumps and Sikandar Raza slogs the ball high and long for a massive six over deep mid-wicket.

Holds the length back outside the off stump. Sikandar Raza plays at it late and times it nicely to the right of short third and gets back for a couple of runs.

Floats the ball up outside the off stump to the new batter. Dion Myers taps it to the right of point and runs a single to get off the mark.

Drags his length back, on middle, Dion Myers works it through mid-wicket for one more.

Quicker, full and on leg, Sikandar Raza clips it to short fine for one.

Dion Myers is the next batter in for Zimbabwe.

OUT! RUN OUT! That is an excellent piece of fielding from Ravi Bishnoi! A sensational catch in the last game and a brilliant run out now. This is pushed through quicker, short and on middle, Sikandar Raza pats it down to the leg side, there is a huge mix-up between the batters as Campbell is sent back when he is halfway through, Bishnoi is quick to collect the ball and hits bullseye at the bowler's end falling backwards . Unfortunate end to Campbell's inning here!

Another short delivery, on for, Johnathan Campbell punches it through cover-point for one.

Goes short again and on leg, Sikandar Raza moves back and paddles it wide of short fine for a run.

Flatter delivery, short and around off, Johnathan Campbell cuts it to deep point for a single.

Flighted, full and on middle, Sikandar Raza turns it to the leg side.

Shorter in length and on middle, Johnathan Campbell stays back and works it away towards long on for one.

OUT! TAKEN! Washington Sundar strikes now! Brian Bennett's struggle in the middle comes to and end now. This is slower through the air, short and just around off, Brian Bennett rocks back and tries to slap it away but unfortunately fails to get the elevation and hits it straight to Yashasvi Jaiswal at short covers who makes no mistake. Zimbabwe three down now and Johnathan Campbell is the next man in for them.

Just short outside the off stump. Sikandar Raza cuts it to sweeper covers for a single.

Half tracker on the stumps. Brian Bennett flicks it towards the mid-wicket gap and runs a single.

Holds the length back outside the off stump. Sikandar Raza slaps the ball to covers point and runs a single.

Short and around middle, Sikandar Raza moves back pats it through mid-wicket for one. That brings up 2000 T20I runs for Raza!

Quicker, full and outside off, Sikandar Raza slices it on the bounce to point.

SIX! BANG! Sikandar Raza goes big now! Tossed up, full and on middle, in the slot as well, Sikandar Raza's eyes light up as he clears his front foot and tonks it over the long on fence for a biggie.

Floated, full and on off, Brian Bennett drives it through covers for another run.

Short again and around off, Sikandar Raza stays back and cuts it to deep point for a run.

Flatter, short and on leg, Brian Bennett nudges it through square leg for a single.

Change of pace, short again and around off, Sikandar Raza rolls it his wrists and pulls it through mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

Short of a length and on middle, Brian Bennett heaves it towards deep square leg for a run.

On a length and on off, Brian Bennett pushes it towards short covers. He needs to get a move on here.

Excellent bowling! Shivam Dube serves this a bit full and around off, this one takes off sharply, Brian Bennett has a poke at it but gets surprised by the extra bounce as it zips past the outside edge.

Back of a length and on middle, Sikandar Raza nudges it through mid-wicket for a single.

FOUR! Poor delivery and rightly punished! Short of a length and angling down the leg side, Sikandar Raza gets inside the line of it and swipe it away past short fine for a boundary.

Quicker, full and on off, Sikandar Raza pushes it through covers for one.

DROPPED! Ruturaj Gaikwad drops a sitter here! Flighted, full and on off, turns away, Brian Bennett tries to slog sweep it away but gets a top edge, the ball goes in the air, Ruturaj Gaikwad at extra covers tries to settle under it but never looks like taking it and spills it out. Bennett gets a life here and gets a single as well.

Floated, short and on off, Sikandar Raza stays back and guides it towards point for a single.

Flatter, full and on leg, Sikandar Raza blocks it out on the pitch.

Uppish but safe! Tossed up, full and on off, grips and turns away with extra bounce, Sikandar Raza prods out to block but gets an outside edge as the ball loops up but falls well in front of short third.

Short and around off, Brian Bennett moves back and cuts it through point for a single.

Skipper Sikandar Raza coms out to the middle now.

OUT! CAUGHT! Rinku Singh grabs another one and sends back the well-set Wessly Madhevere! Shivam Dube bowls a slower ball on a shorter length at the batter and Wessly Madhevere turns for a pull but is not able to connect it well. The ball goes high in the air and finds Rinku Singh at deep square leg who runs in a bit and grabs it well.

Bangs it short on the off stump. Brian Bennett pulls it along the ground to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Hits the length hard at the batter and gets the extra bounce. Wessly Madhevere drops it down towards square leg and gets a single.

Just short at the stumps. Brian Bennett pulls it away to deep square leg and gets a single.

Outside off once again from a shorter length. Brian Bennett slaps it well but hits it straight to Ravi Bishnoi at point for the second time.

Hits the length hard just outside the off stump. Brian Bennett stays on the crease and taps the ball straight to point.

Floats the ball up outside the off stump line. Wessly Madhevere drives it well but straight to covers.

Tossed up on the off stump. Brian Bennett drives it to long off for a single.

Brian Bennett walks out to bat number 3.

OUT! CAUGHT! Rinku Singh grabs an easy catch and Abhishek Sharma gets the breakthrough! Abhishek Sharma drops another short ball on the stumps and Tadiwanashe Marumani goes back deep in the crease and launches the ball high in the air but is not able to get the desired timing to take the ball for half a dozen. The ball goes straight to Rinku Singh at deep mid-wicket who takes it easily.

Drops the ball short on the off stump. Tadiwanashe Marumani gets deep into the crease and launches the ball to the right of Shivam Dube at long on and the batters run another couple.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Tadiwanashe Marumani drills it wide of long off, Shivam Dube is a bit late to react and the batters take the second run here.

Abhishek Sharma starts with a short delivery around off, Wessly Madhevere backs away and slaps it to sweeper covers for a single.

On the stumps and Wessly Madhevere gets deep in the crease and flicks the ball to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Just short outside the off stump. Tadiwanashe Marumani plays it late to short third for a single.

Fires in a yorker, on middle, Tadiwanashe Marumani digs it back to the bowler.

Floats the ball on the leg stump. Tadiwanashe Marumani flicks it again into the mid-wicket gap and the batters run another couple. This is turning out to be a brilliant start for Zimbabwe.

FOUR! On the pads and punished well! Tadiwanashe Marumani gets down on a knee to a ball fired on the leg stump and slogs it to the left of deep square leg for a boundary on the bounce. What a shot!

Just short on the pads. Tadiwanashe Marumani flicks the ball to the right of mid-wicket for a couple of runs to bring up the FIFTY partnership.

Holds the length back on the pads. Wessly Madhevere taps it into the mid-wicket gap and the batters run brilliantly for a couple.

Short and wide outside the off stump lone. Tadiwanashe Marumani cuts it to the right of long off and gets a single.

Zimbabwe takes a good review here and the openers are still going at a decent rate.

A huge shout for LBW, and up goes the finger! This one comes back in enough to do the damage. Ravi Bishnoi drags it short on the stumps and gets the ball to spin into the batter. Tadiwanashe Marumani looks to pull the ball but gets a hit on the pads. The Umpire raises the finger and Tadiwanashe Marumani takes the review. The Ball Tracking shows that the ball is pitched outside the leg stump line and Tadiwanashe Marumani survives.

BEATEN! Wonderfully bowled by Ravi Bishnoi! Tosses the ball up outside the off stump and gets the ball to nip away from the left-hander. Tadiwanashe Marumani looks to flick it but gets beaten.

Floats the ball up on the off stump. Wessly Madhevere drives it to long off for a single.

Drags the ball short just outside the off stump. Wessly Madhevere stays back and taps the ball to covers.

Floats the ball outside the off stump line. Tadiwanashe Marumani drives it to the right of long off and the batters finish a couple of runs. Good running between the wickets.

Short and wide outside the off stump. Wessly Madhevere moves around and thumps the ball to long on for a single.

Holds it back on the pads. Tadiwanashe Marumani flicks the ball to short fine leg for a single.

Tossed up on the leg stump line. Tadiwanashe Marumani looks to move around and slog the ball but loses his footing and falls on the crease. The ball hits him on the pads outside leg stump.

Tries the reverse sweep once again! Washington Sundar fires the ball hard on the surface and gets the ball to bounce extra. Wessly Madhevere looks to play the reverse sweep once again but gets the bottom of the bat for a single.

Holds the length back on the off stump line to Wessly Madhevere who gets back deep in the crease and taps it straight to the fielder.

Spin from both ends as Washington Sundar replaces Tushar Deshpande.

Slowers through the air, full and on middle, Tadiwanashe Marumani decides to block it out this time. Just four off the over. Tidy!

Pushed through quicker, short and outside off, angles away, Tadiwanashe Marumani moves back to cut it away but fails to connect.

A googly now, full and on middle, turns awayt, Tadiwanashe Marumani watches it through and keeps it out to the odd side.

FOUR! He connects this time alright! Tossed up, full and on leg again, Tadiwanashe Marumani gets down on one knee and nails his sweep this time behind square on the leg side for a boundary.

Flatter, full and around leg, Tadiwanashe Marumani goes down to swipe it away but misses to get hit on the pads as the ball goes nowhere.

Ravi Bishnoi starts with a floated delivery, full and on middle, Tadiwanashe Marumani goes down to reverse sweep but misses and gets hit high on the pads.

Ravi Bishnoi comes into the attack for India in the Powerplay.

FOUR! Nicely played! Tushar Deshpande pitches it up again, on middle, Wessly Madhevere presents the full face of his bat and lofts it down the ground, bisects mid on and mid off for a boundary.

Slower one now, full again and on off, Wessly Madhevere steers it towards point.

Goes a bit fuller, on middle, shapes away a bit, Wessly Madhevere tries to play at it, but gets squared but as the ball goes off the leading edge and rolls towards point.

Bangs it in short outside the off stump line. Wessly Madhevere stands on the crease and lets it go. The Square Leg Umpire signals a wide.

On a length and around off, Tadiwanashe Marumani pats it in front of covers for a quick single.

FOUR! Great shot! Tushar Deshpande lands this on a good length and just around the pads, Tadiwanashe Marumani picks up the length nicely, helps it on its way past short fine for another boundary. Zimbabwe are off to a good start!

Fuller and around off, Tadiwanashe Marumani drives it firmly but straight to covers.

Pitched up and around off, Tadiwanashe Marumani tries to drive on the up but gets an outside edge towards third man for one.

Put down! Shivam Dube should have done better there! This is touch fuller, on middle, Tadiwanashe Marumani gives charge and tries to loft it away but mistimes it in the air wide of mid off, Shivam Dube moves to his left, tries to grab it with his outstretched right hand but misses it. He should have anticipated it a bit well. Two runs taken.

On a length and around off, Wessly Madhevere runs it down to third man for a single.

FIVE LEG BYES! Free runs for Zimbabwe! Hard length and on off, Tadiwanashe Marumani tries to work it away, but misses, the ball lobs up off his pads towards first slip, Yashasvi Jaiswal picks up and has a shy at the batter's end but misses with the batters completing the leg bye. There is no chance for the back up fielder to get around as the ball runs away to the fence for a boundary.

Good length and just around off, Tadiwanashe Marumani strides out and blocks it out well.

Goes fuller but down the leg side, Tadiwanashe Marumani steps across and tries to swipe it away but misses. It is called a wide.

Back of a length and on off, Tadiwanashe Marumani dabs it towards cover-point.

FOUR! That will race away as well! Tushar Deshpande bangs this one into the pitch, on middle, sits up nicely for the batter, Wessly Madhevere gets on top of that and swats it away past mid on for another boundary. 11 runs off the over!

Back of a length and on middle, Wessly Madhevere pats it down towards mid-wicket.

FOUR! Finds the gap this time! Tushar Deshpande lands this on a hard length, angling into the leg side, Wessly Madhevere rides the bounce well and flicks it with excellent timing through square leg for a boundary. This is now the highest opening stand for Zimbabwe in this series.

Goes fuller and on middle, Tadiwanashe Marumani tucks it just wide of square leg for a quick single.

On a length but on the pads, Tadiwanashe Marumani flicks it away wide of deep square leg, Khaleel Ahmed fumbles a bit and allows the second run.

Play and a miss! The debutant, Tushar Deshpande begins with a back-of-a-length delivery, just outside off, angling away, Tadiwanashe Marumani tries to cut it away but misses.

Tushar Deshpande, the debutant, will share the new ball attack with Khaleel Ahmed for India.

Overpitched and around off, Wessly Madhevere drills it straight to mid off. Just four off the first over then!

FOUR! A gift and Zimbabwe are underway! Khaleel Ahmed errs in his line and bowls this full but down the leg side, Wessly Madhevere just needs to get some bat on that and he does exactly that to glance it away to the fine leg fence for a boundary.

Make that four! Khaleel Ahmed bowls this much full and on middle, looking for swing, gets it to shape in, Wessly Madhevere flicks it straight to square leg. He misses out there.

Three dots in a row now! Pitched up and around middle, shaping in, Wessly Madhevere knocks it towards mid on.

BEATEN! Khaleel Ahmed serves this a touch fuller and on the fifth stump line, holds its line, Wessly Madhevere gets drawn onto his defensive push but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Good start! Khaleel Ahmed lands this on hard length and around middle, nips back in sharply with extra bounce, Wessly Madhevere watches it through and lets it go to the keeper. That was more like a Test match leave.

We are all set! India put Zimbabwe to bat first on a fresh wicket with a good new ball attack. Khaleel Ahmed will start the proceedings for India with a couple of slips waiting. Wessly Madhevere and Tadiwanashe Marumani are the opening batters for Zimbabwe. With the series hanging in the balance, the Umpires call, Let's Play!

PITCH REPORT! The pitch report indicates that it is a fresh pitch today. The groundsmen have watered it the previous day, which might result in some moisture that will benefit the pacers early on. As the game progresses, the spinners are expected to come into play. Overall, it looks like a well-balanced track, suggesting an even contest between the bat and the ball.

Tushar Deshpande, the debutant for India to share a few words now. He says that it is a dream come true for him to represent his country. Adds that he has supported the team from the hut but now it is time to perform on the pitch. Tells that he has always played with confidence in the Indian T20 League but the transition from domestic cricket took some time. Mentions that he started as a batter and it comes naturally to him but still looking to improve it. Ends by saying that the atmosphere is great and he cannot wait to step out.

Dion Myers is up for a chat. He expresses his gratitude to Tino Mawoyo for the opportunity, stating it was an amazing experience for him and his team. He highlights the thrill of performing for the country in front of such a big crowd, calling it a dream come true. Myers considers it his best international innings and emphasizes his love for Test cricket, even though he doesn't necessarily prefer to play it. He praises Test cricket as the best format due to its demands on mental ability, game fitness, and its overall challenge. Myers also mentions the joy of having his family present to witness his performance, making the experience even more fantastic.

Sikandar Raza, the captain for Zimbabwe says that they would have batted first anyway. Adds that even though this is a fresh wicket, it tends to slow down as the game goes on. Tells that the series is still alive and if they can perform to their best, the result will take care of itself. Informs they have made one change as Faraz Akram replaces Wellington Masakadza.

Shubman Gill, the skipper of India says that it's a fresh wicket and there is going to be something helpful for the fast bowlers first up and they will want to use that. He further talks about the bowling in the later half of the innings to improve and they will want to seal the win early. Ends by saying that Tushar Deshpande makes his debut in place of Avesh Khan.

Zimbabwe (Playing XI) - Wessly Madhevere, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Brian Bennett, Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza (C), Clive Madande (WK), Faraz Akram (In place of Wellington Masakadza), Johnathan Campbell, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Tendai Chatara.

India (Playing XI) - Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill (C), Abhishek Sharma, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sanju Samson (WK), Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Tushar Deshpande (In place of Avesh Khan and On Debut), Khaleel Ahmed.

TOSS - Shubman Gill has done it again. India have won the toss and elected to BOWL first. Also, Tushar Deshpande has received his maiden T20I cap and will make his debut in this game.

India, bolstered by several T20I World Cup winners, looks like a formidable side. Their top order boasts stars like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, and Ruturaj Gaikwad, all of whom have been in good form throughout the series. The bowling attack is a balanced mix of spin and pace, with everyone contributing effectively. On paper, India appears to be the stronger side, but the Chevrons have proven they can give the Men in Blue a run for their money. Will India seal the series, or will Zimbabwe level it at 2-2? Stay tuned for the toss and updates.

Zimbabwe stunned the visitors in the first game, taking an early lead in the series, a victory they thoroughly deserved. Sikandar Raza will once again be pivotal, having impressed with the ball but now needing to deliver with the bat. Brian Bennett has been in good form, and both Clive Madande and Dion Myers played crucial innings in the last game, positioning themselves as potential match-winners. Their pace attack, well-acquainted with the local conditions, will pose a significant challenge to the Indian batters.

Hello and a warm welcome, folks! This series has been a thrilling rollercoaster, with Zimbabwe taking an early lead, only for India to bounce back and make it 2-1. The Men in Blue will be looking to seal the series here, while the hosts will be determined to fight back and push it to a decider.

... MATCH DAY ... 

The Indian tour of Zimbabwe, 2024, has been a thrilling one, to say the least. In a stunning opener, the Chevrons ambushed the mighty Men in Blue, leaving cricket pundits slack-jawed. But India, true to their reputation, came roaring back with a vengeance. They snatched victories in the next two T20Is, flipping the script faster than a Ravindra Jadeja rocket-arm throw. Now, with India leading 2-1 in this electrifying 5-match series, the fourth game is shaping up to be a do-or-die spectacle for the hosts. It's simple, lose, and Zimbabwe kisses their series hopes goodbye. But if they can summon their opening match magic and level the score? Oh boy, we're in for a finale that'll be spicier than ever. But for that, Zimbabwe will need to improve a lot in all three departments, especially the fielding. The Chevrons have their work cut out for them after a dismal fielding performance in the previous match. With four dropped catches and overall sloppiness, they'll need to sharpen their skills to stay competitive. As Sikandar Raza pointed out, their fielding game needs a complete overhaul. Zimbabwe's batting woes have been badly exposed and are equally concerning. While Brian Bennett and Dion Myers have shown flashes of brilliance against India's formidable bowling attack the lack of support from their teammates has rendered their valiant efforts fruitless. On the bowling front, there's a glimmer of hope. Blessing Muzarabani and Tendai Chatara have held their own, providing some stability to the Zimbabwean attack. Meanwhile, captain Sikandar Raza has been a beacon of experience, showcasing his all-round prowess when the chips are down. The Men In Blue, on the other hand, after being reinforced with more firepower in the batting, are looking more dangerous and have lived up to their reputation. Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal are holding the top order, unbothered and striking the ball effortlessly. But the fireworks don't stop there. The middle order has stepped up to the plate with gusto, turning good starts into imposing totals. It's like watching a well-oiled machine, with each batsman playing their role to perfection. From quick-fire cameos to steady anchoring innings, India's batting depth is on full display. Add the cunning variations of Ravi Bishnoi and economical spells from Washington Sundar along with multiple pace options at the helm, you have a complete side. Tushar Deshpande is the only one in the squad who hasn’t been introduced yet, so we might see India trying him out as well. In this series, spin bowlers have outshone their pace counterparts consistently. As we approach the 4th T20I, all eyes are on the pitch. If the same surface is used again, it's likely to have developed significant cracks. These cracks could prove to be a game-changer, potentially amplifying the spinners' effectiveness even further. But the curators are as predictable as the English weather. Overall, this one is a do-or-die clash for the Chevrons. Whereas, India would like to put things into perspective and take the series. Or, are we in for another twist? Only time will tell.