
2024-07-08 04:35:01
How Sikandar Raza and Co produced a famous win in Harare as Shubman Gill’s side fall short in thriller
Zimbabwe take 1-0 lead in 5-match series against India. (X/Zimbabwe Cricket)
India are in trouble while batting. An African nation has picked up a few early wickets in the Powerplay. One of the Indian openers, who has looked more in control than any of his fellow top order batters on a tricky pitch, has to hold one end up. A week earlier in Barbados, India managed to recover well enough from that situation to post what was eventually a match-winning total against South Africa and become World Champions. This Saturday in Harare, an Indian team without any of the squad members from that day couldn’t arrest a collapse against a spirited Zimbabwe side who registered a famous win. Cricket, a funny game. (READ MORE)