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Shubman Gill-led young Indian cricket team defeated Zimbabwe in the fourth T20I match to seal the five-match T20I series by 3-1. The fifth match of the series will take place at Harare Stadium in Zimbabwe on July 14. This is the second time that India beat Zimbabwe by 10 wickets after a similar margin win at the same venue in 2016.
Jaiswal and Gill's approach was in complete contrast as the Mumbai southpaw went hammer and tongs during his unbeaten 93-run knock while the skipper (58 not out) was ready to play the second fiddle in a chase of 153 which was completed in 15.2 overs.
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While asked about, the playing XI for the fifth and final T20I, the young India captain denied to reveal by saying that he is yet to discuss that with coach VVS Laxman.
“Chasing was one thing we were talking about because we were not able to do that in the first T20. It feels good but the job is not done, we have one more game. This is a great team. I haven't had the discussion with the coach and if there are any changes then I will let you know at the toss” said Jaiswal in post match conference.
Zimbabwe's best opening stand for the series in the first three games was 9 but Madhevere and Marumani added 63 in a solid stand even if it was not exactly spectacular.
However, once the opening stand was broken by left-arm spinner Abhishek, who forced Marumani to mistime a pull-shot into Rinku Singh's hands, Zimbabwe couldn't press home the advantage they had gained.
Madhevere was accounted for by Dube as he couldn't get the required elevation and distance to a short ball. Rinku at deep mid-wicket completed formality.
Brian Bennett (9 off 14 balls), who was brilliant with the bat in the second game failed to get going before Washington sent him back. This was after Dube and Abhishek bowled wicket to wicket and kept a check on scoring.
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