FOUR! Blessing Muzarabani to Sanju Samson. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs. Zimbabwe restricted the opponent to a competitive score on this batting-friendly track. The Indian openers set a strong foundation, and their middle-order batters maintained the momentum till the end, ensuring a balanced performance. Will the hosts bring up their best to seal the series? Stay tuned for the chase.
19.5
Blessing Muzarabani to Rinku Singh. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Campbell.
19.4
OUT! Caught. Blessing Muzarabani to Ruturaj Gaikwad. Half volley, wide outside off stump deep in crease driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep point, caught by Madhevere. Zimbabwe will be pleased with this wicket.
19.3
Blessing Muzarabani to Ruturaj Gaikwad. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, dropped catch by Marumani. Easy chance goes down.
19.3
Wide Blessing Muzarabani to Sanju Samson. Half volley, down leg side deep in crease flick, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 2 runs, mis-fielded by Madande, fielded by Ngarava.
19.2
Blessing Muzarabani to Ruturaj Gaikwad. Off cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Madhevere.
19.1
Blessing Muzarabani to Sanju Samson. Off cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump on the front foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 1 run.
End of Over 19
Over 19. 16 runs. Bowler: Ravi Bishnoi. Zimbabwe: 141/6 (rr 7.42)
18.6
FOUR! Richard Ngarava to Ruturaj Gaikwad. Full toss, outside off stump deep in crease driving, well timed in the air under control past deep backward point for 4 runs.
18.5
SIX! Richard Ngarava to Ruturaj Gaikwad. Off cutter full toss, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.
18.4
Richard Ngarava to Sanju Samson. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Butt.
18.3
Richard Ngarava to Sanju Samson. Short, down leg side backing away pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Madande.
18.2
Richard Ngarava to Sanju Samson. Full toss, to leg on the front foot flick, to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Bennett.
18.1
FOUR! Richard Ngarava to Sanju Samson. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, bottom edge past fine leg for 4 runs.
Blessing Muzarabani to Sanju Samson. Seaming in back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, hit pad to gully for 1 run, fielded by Madande.
17.5
OUT! Caught. Blessing Muzarabani to Shubman Gill. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off, caught by Butt. Skipper departs after a well-made fifty.
17.4
Blessing Muzarabani to Ruturaj Gaikwad. Length ball, outside off stump down the track Slog, mis-timed to long on for 1 run, fielded by Campbell.
17.3
Blessing Muzarabani to Shubman Gill. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, in the air under control to long on for 1 run, fielded by Campbell.
17.2
Blessing Muzarabani to Shubman Gill. Back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Marumani.
17.1
Blessing Muzarabani to Ruturaj Gaikwad. Short, outside off stump backing away cutting, top edge in the air uncontrolled to third man for 1 run, fielded by Ngarava.
End of Over 17
Over 17. 7 runs. Bowler: Washington Sundar. Zimbabwe: 119/6 (rr 7.00)
16.6
Sikandar Raza to Ruturaj Gaikwad. Off break half volley, off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to long on for 1 run, fielded by Masakadza.
16.5
Sikandar Raza to Ruturaj Gaikwad. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, top edge in the air uncontrolled to backward point for no runs, dropped catch by Chatara, fielded by Myers. Simple chance put down by Chatara.
16.4
SIX! Sikandar Raza to Ruturaj Gaikwad. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.
16.3
Sikandar Raza to Shubman Gill. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed to deep extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Marumani.
16.2
SIX! Sikandar Raza to Shubman Gill. Quicker length ball, off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
16.1
Sikandar Raza to Shubman Gill. Quicker length ball, to leg on the front foot Slog, missed past fine leg for 4 runs, mis-fielded by Madande.
Richard Ngarava to Shubman Gill. Back of a length, down leg side on the front foot pulling, mis-timed to mid off for 1 run, mis-fielded by Muzarabani, fielded by Bennett.
15.5
Richard Ngarava to Ruturaj Gaikwad. Length ball, down leg side on the back foot driving, in the air under control to mid off for 1 run, mis-fielded by Muzarabani.
15.4
Richard Ngarava to Ruturaj Gaikwad. Back of a length, wide down leg side backing away Steer, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Myers.
15.3
Richard Ngarava to Ruturaj Gaikwad. Full toss, middle stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Butt.
15.2
Richard Ngarava to Shubman Gill. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Marumani.
APPEAL! Avesh Khan to Dion Myers. Yorker, to leg down the track Slog, hit pad to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Dube, appeal made for L.B.W. India secure a comfortable victory, taking the series lead 2-1 with two games remaining. Zimbabwe's top order struggled during the Powerplay, but Dion Myers and Clive Madande revived their hopes in the middle. The Indian bowlers effectively executed their defensive strategy to secure the win. Washington Sundar is the Player of the Match.
19.5
FOUR! Avesh Khan to Dion Myers. Leg cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, top edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs.
19.4
FOUR! Avesh Khan to Dion Myers. Off cutter short, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, top edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs.
19.3
Avesh Khan to Wellington Masakadza. Length ball, to leg on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Gill.
19.2
SIX! Avesh Khan to Wellington Masakadza. Off cutter short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
19.1
Avesh Khan to Wellington Masakadza. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, mis-fielded by Bishnoi.
End of Over 19
Over 19. 16 runs. Bowler: Ravi Bishnoi. Zimbabwe: 141/6 (rr 7.42)
18.6
Ravi Bishnoi to Dion Myers. Quicker length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, well timed in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, run save by Singh, fielded by Gaikwad.
18.5
SIX! Ravi Bishnoi to Dion Myers. Quicker length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
18.4
Ravi Bishnoi to Wellington Masakadza. Quicker length ball, to leg on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Jaiswal.
18.3
FOUR! Ravi Bishnoi to Wellington Masakadza. Googly length ball, to leg on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
18.2
Ravi Bishnoi to Dion Myers. Googly length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off for 1 run, fielded by Dube.
18.1
Ravi Bishnoi to Dion Myers. Quicker length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 2 runs, fielded by Jaiswal.
Avesh Khan to Dion Myers. Leg cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to long on for 1 run, fielded by Sundar.
17.5
Avesh Khan to Dion Myers. Half volley, outside off stump down the track driving, to mid off for 2 runs, mis-fielded by Khan, fielded by Sharma.
17.4
Avesh Khan to Wellington Masakadza. Length ball, to leg on the back foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Gill.
17.3
Avesh Khan to Wellington Masakadza. Back of a length, to leg on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Samson.
17.2
Avesh Khan to Dion Myers. Leg cutter length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot cutting, to point for 1 run, fielded by Singh.
17.1
Avesh Khan to Wellington Masakadza. Off cutter back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, Gloved to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Ahmed.
End of Over 17
Over 17. 7 runs. Bowler: Washington Sundar. Zimbabwe: 119/6 (rr 7.00)
16.6
Washington Sundar to Wellington Masakadza. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Jaiswal.
16.5
Washington Sundar to Dion Myers. Off break length ball, middle stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Dube.
16.4
Washington Sundar to Wellington Masakadza. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Bishnoi.
16.3
Clive Madande c Rinku Singh b Washington Sundar 37 (26)
OUT! Caught. Washington Sundar to Clive Madande. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump moves in front slog sweeping, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep square leg, caught by Singh. Sundar is having a great day with the ball.
16.2
Washington Sundar to Clive Madande. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, to cover for 2 runs, mis-fielded by Gill, fielded by Jaiswal.
16.2
Wide Washington Sundar to Clive Madande. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot cutting, missed for 1 run, fielded by Samson.
16.1
Washington Sundar to Dion Myers. Off break length ball, outside off stump down the track Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 1 run, fielded by Gaikwad.
Khaleel Ahmed to Dion Myers. Off cutter back of a length, middle stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Gill. A fantastic over from Khaleel.
15.5
Khaleel Ahmed to Dion Myers. Off cutter back of a length, down leg side moves in front pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Samson.
15.4
Khaleel Ahmed to Dion Myers. Off cutter short, down leg side on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Samson.
15.3
Khaleel Ahmed to Dion Myers. Off cutter length ball, down leg side on the front foot driving, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.
15.2
Khaleel Ahmed to Dion Myers. Off cutter length ball, off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Samson.
FOUR! Blessing Muzarabani to Sanju Samson. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs. Zimbabwe restricted the opponent to a competitive score on this batting-friendly track. The Indian openers set a strong foundation, and their middle-order batters maintained the momentum till the end, ensuring a balanced performance. Will the hosts bring up their best to seal the series? Stay tuned for the chase.
Blessing Muzarabani to Rinku Singh. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Campbell.
OUT! Caught. Blessing Muzarabani to Ruturaj Gaikwad. Half volley, wide outside off stump deep in crease driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep point, caught by Madhevere. Zimbabwe will be pleased with this wicket.
Blessing Muzarabani to Ruturaj Gaikwad. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, dropped catch by Marumani. Easy chance goes down.
Wide Blessing Muzarabani to Sanju Samson. Half volley, down leg side deep in crease flick, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 2 runs, mis-fielded by Madande, fielded by Ngarava.
Blessing Muzarabani to Ruturaj Gaikwad. Off cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Madhevere.
Blessing Muzarabani to Sanju Samson. Off cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump on the front foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 1 run.
FOUR! Richard Ngarava to Ruturaj Gaikwad. Full toss, outside off stump deep in crease driving, well timed in the air under control past deep backward point for 4 runs.
SIX! Richard Ngarava to Ruturaj Gaikwad. Off cutter full toss, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.
Richard Ngarava to Sanju Samson. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Butt.
Richard Ngarava to Sanju Samson. Short, down leg side backing away pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Madande.
Richard Ngarava to Sanju Samson. Full toss, to leg on the front foot flick, to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Bennett.
FOUR! Richard Ngarava to Sanju Samson. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, bottom edge past fine leg for 4 runs.
Blessing Muzarabani to Sanju Samson. Seaming in back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, hit pad to gully for 1 run, fielded by Madande.
OUT! Caught. Blessing Muzarabani to Shubman Gill. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off, caught by Butt. Skipper departs after a well-made fifty.
Blessing Muzarabani to Ruturaj Gaikwad. Length ball, outside off stump down the track Slog, mis-timed to long on for 1 run, fielded by Campbell.
Blessing Muzarabani to Shubman Gill. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, in the air under control to long on for 1 run, fielded by Campbell.
Blessing Muzarabani to Shubman Gill. Back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Marumani.
Blessing Muzarabani to Ruturaj Gaikwad. Short, outside off stump backing away cutting, top edge in the air uncontrolled to third man for 1 run, fielded by Ngarava.
Sikandar Raza to Ruturaj Gaikwad. Off break half volley, off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to long on for 1 run, fielded by Masakadza.
Sikandar Raza to Ruturaj Gaikwad. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, top edge in the air uncontrolled to backward point for no runs, dropped catch by Chatara, fielded by Myers. Simple chance put down by Chatara.
SIX! Sikandar Raza to Ruturaj Gaikwad. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.
Sikandar Raza to Shubman Gill. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed to deep extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Marumani.
SIX! Sikandar Raza to Shubman Gill. Quicker length ball, off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
Sikandar Raza to Shubman Gill. Quicker length ball, to leg on the front foot Slog, missed past fine leg for 4 runs, mis-fielded by Madande.
Richard Ngarava to Shubman Gill. Back of a length, down leg side on the front foot pulling, mis-timed to mid off for 1 run, mis-fielded by Muzarabani, fielded by Bennett.
Richard Ngarava to Ruturaj Gaikwad. Length ball, down leg side on the back foot driving, in the air under control to mid off for 1 run, mis-fielded by Muzarabani.
Richard Ngarava to Ruturaj Gaikwad. Back of a length, wide down leg side backing away Steer, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Myers.
Richard Ngarava to Ruturaj Gaikwad. Full toss, middle stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Butt.
Richard Ngarava to Shubman Gill. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Marumani.
APPEAL! Avesh Khan to Dion Myers. Yorker, to leg down the track Slog, hit pad to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Dube, appeal made for L.B.W. India secure a comfortable victory, taking the series lead 2-1 with two games remaining. Zimbabwe's top order struggled during the Powerplay, but Dion Myers and Clive Madande revived their hopes in the middle. The Indian bowlers effectively executed their defensive strategy to secure the win. Washington Sundar is the Player of the Match.
FOUR! Avesh Khan to Dion Myers. Leg cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, top edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs.
FOUR! Avesh Khan to Dion Myers. Off cutter short, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, top edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs.
Avesh Khan to Wellington Masakadza. Length ball, to leg on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Gill.
SIX! Avesh Khan to Wellington Masakadza. Off cutter short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
Avesh Khan to Wellington Masakadza. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, mis-fielded by Bishnoi.
Ravi Bishnoi to Dion Myers. Quicker length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, well timed in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, run save by Singh, fielded by Gaikwad.
SIX! Ravi Bishnoi to Dion Myers. Quicker length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
Ravi Bishnoi to Wellington Masakadza. Quicker length ball, to leg on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Jaiswal.
FOUR! Ravi Bishnoi to Wellington Masakadza. Googly length ball, to leg on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
Ravi Bishnoi to Dion Myers. Googly length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off for 1 run, fielded by Dube.
Ravi Bishnoi to Dion Myers. Quicker length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 2 runs, fielded by Jaiswal.
Avesh Khan to Dion Myers. Leg cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to long on for 1 run, fielded by Sundar.
Avesh Khan to Dion Myers. Half volley, outside off stump down the track driving, to mid off for 2 runs, mis-fielded by Khan, fielded by Sharma.
Avesh Khan to Wellington Masakadza. Length ball, to leg on the back foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Gill.
Avesh Khan to Wellington Masakadza. Back of a length, to leg on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Samson.
Avesh Khan to Dion Myers. Leg cutter length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot cutting, to point for 1 run, fielded by Singh.
Avesh Khan to Wellington Masakadza. Off cutter back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, Gloved to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Ahmed.
Washington Sundar to Wellington Masakadza. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Jaiswal.
Washington Sundar to Dion Myers. Off break length ball, middle stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Dube.
Washington Sundar to Wellington Masakadza. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Bishnoi.
OUT! Caught. Washington Sundar to Clive Madande. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump moves in front slog sweeping, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep square leg, caught by Singh. Sundar is having a great day with the ball.
Washington Sundar to Clive Madande. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, to cover for 2 runs, mis-fielded by Gill, fielded by Jaiswal.
Wide Washington Sundar to Clive Madande. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot cutting, missed for 1 run, fielded by Samson.
Washington Sundar to Dion Myers. Off break length ball, outside off stump down the track Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 1 run, fielded by Gaikwad.
Khaleel Ahmed to Dion Myers. Off cutter back of a length, middle stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Gill. A fantastic over from Khaleel.
Khaleel Ahmed to Dion Myers. Off cutter back of a length, down leg side moves in front pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Samson.
Khaleel Ahmed to Dion Myers. Off cutter short, down leg side on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Samson.
Khaleel Ahmed to Dion Myers. Off cutter length ball, down leg side on the front foot driving, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.
Khaleel Ahmed to Dion Myers. Off cutter length ball, off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Samson.