{"id":196492,"date":"2026-07-24T09:34:57","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T15:04:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/?p=196492"},"modified":"2026-07-24T09:34:57","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T15:04:57","slug":"ind-vs-zim-2nd-t20i-shreyas-iyers-india-looks-to-continue-revival-and-seal-series-win-against-zimbabwe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/?p=196492","title":{"rendered":"IND vs ZIM, 2nd T20I: Shreyas Iyer\u2019s India looks to continue revival and seal series win against Zimbabwe"},"content":{"rendered":"


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On the recovery path with its maiden win under new captain Shreyas Iyer, India will look to sustain the momentum and take an unassailable lead against Zimbabwe when the two teams face off in the second T20I here on Saturday.<\/p>\n

After being swept away by Ireland (0-2) and England (0-4), three-time T20 World Cup winner India produced a far better show in its series-opener on Thursday, beating Zimbabwe by seven wickets to take a 1-0 lead.<\/p>\n

Young batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi\u2019s 19-ball 50 and Mayank Yadav\u2019s fiery 4-0-18-2 set up an important win for India against an opponent which has thrived in home conditions of late.<\/p>\n

India chased down a modest 126 with more than six overs and seven wickets to spare, riding on Sooryavanshi\u2019s blitz, a quickfire 35 from Ishan Kishan and a measured 28 not out from skipper Iyer.<\/p>\n

Abhishek Sharma, who began his T20I journey here at the Harare Sports Club and struck his maiden hundred in the format in the second game two years ago, would be keen to make amends after falling cheaply in the opening game.<\/p>\n

Sooryavanshi set the record for being the youngest to score a T20I half-century. The young batter would have been relieved getting the monkey off his back, especially when he was specifically targeted with short balls during the England tour.<\/p>\n

But more than their batters\u2019 strong showing, the collective effort from a young pace attack would have pleased the team management, which has VVS Laxman in charge as the head coach for this series.<\/p>\n

RELATED | From Sooryavanshi\u2019s blitz to Mayank\u2019s burst: what India must repeat, and what Zimbabwe must fix, in 2nd T20I<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

India appeared to have adapted well to the conditions as Prince Yadav claimed 2\/29 in a much-improved performance, while the debutant Ashok Sharma also cranked up high pace even though he remained wicket-less.<\/p>\n

But the biggest takeaway was a successful return to top-flight cricket for right-arm pacer Mayank, who spent nearly two years on the sidelines with a string of injuries since making his debut.<\/p>\n

Mayank\u2019s pace and control were top-notch in the opening contest: the dismissal of Zimbabwe batting mainstay Brian Bennett via a delivery that shaped away being the standout.<\/p>\n

Zimbabwe, on its part, would rue losing far too many wickets in the powerplay, unable to handle the pace the Indian bowlers generated. From 26 for three, the hosts put on a modest 125 for seven, which was never going to be challenging enough.<\/p>\n

There is no gap between the second and the final T20I, which will be played on Sunday in the short series.<\/p>\n

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India: Shreyas Iyer (c), Ishan Kishan (wk), Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Tilak Varma (vc), Abhishek Sharma, Shivam Dube, Harsh Dubey, Suryansh Shedge, Rinku Singh, Ashok Sharma, Prince Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi, Mayank Yadav, Yash Thakur.<\/p>\n

\nZimbabwe: Sikandar Raza (c), Ben Curran, Innocent Kaia, Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Dion Myers, Tafadzwa Tsiga (wk), Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Brad Evans, Wesley Madhevere, Tanaka Chivanga, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Newman Nyamhuri.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Published on Jul 24, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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On the recovery path with its maiden win under new captain Shreyas Iyer, India will look to sustain the momentum and take an unassailable lead against Zimbabwe when the two teams face off in the second T20I here on Saturday. 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