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India tour of Zimbabwe 2024

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An unwanted record for Abhishek Sharma on T20I debut 

Zimbabwe pacer Luke Jongwe revealed that he had planned his celebration before the T20I series against India kicked off on July 7.

Luke Jongwe celebrates after dismissing Dhruv Jurel (Screengrab: X)

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'I told my girlfriend each time I get a wicket...': Zimbabwe pacer reveals reason behind 'shoe call celebration' after dismissing Dhruv Jurel

Shubman Gill-led team India brutally trolled after the side lost the first T20I against Zimbabwe in the five-match T20I series in Harare.

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'Ek beta the Sharavan Kumar': Fans brutally troll Shubman Gill led India with Panchayat memes after shocking loss in 1st T20I vs Zimbabwe; watch video

Zimbabwe clinched a stunning upset win over Shubman Gill-led Team India by 13 runs in the first T20I only a week after Men in Blue became T20 World Cup champion.

Zimbabwe's Brian Bennett (L) and Wessly Madhevere (C) talk between overs during the first T20I against India at Harare Sports Club in Harare on July 6, 2024. (Getty)

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Shubman Gill's India suffer shocking defeat against Zimbabwe in 115-run chase in 1st T20I a week after becoming T20 World Cup champions

Riyan Parag has become the first male cricketer from Assam to represent Indian senior cricket team at the international level. Parag made his India debut in 1st T20I against Zimbabwe.

India's star batter Riyan Parag in this frame. (X)

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ZIM vs IND: Riyan Parag scripts history with India debut in T20I series opener against Zimbabwe, becomes 1st male cricketer to achieve this feat

Blessing Muzarabani hails Gautam Gambhir's calm and composed nature and feels that he has everything it takes to be India's next head coach.

Zimbabwe pacer Blessing Muzarabani during practice session; former India pacer Gautam Gambhir (File Photo: Getty Images)

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'I don't see any reason for him not to use': Zimbabwe pacer who was mentored by Gautam Gambhir in IPL says he will do wonders for India as head coach

Zimbabwe pacer Blessing Muzarabani said that he respects Shubman Gill but does not want to focus only on him in the five-T20I series at home.

Blessing Muzarabani and Shubman Gill in action (File Photo: Getty Images)

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Zimbabwe pacer who was LSG's net bowler issues warning for Shubman Gill ahead of 1st T20I, says 'I don't really look at any player...'

Shubman Gill wants to fill in the vacant opening spots after Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's retirement from T20Is. Gill will open the innings alongside Abhishek Sharma in first T20I against Zimbabwe.

Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill during ODI World Cup 2023 (Getty Images)

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Shubman Gill wants to fill opening spots left vacant by Rohit Sharma & Virat Kohli, says 'Every player has his own goal, where he wants...'

The Indian cricket team is set to take on Zimbabwe&nbsp;in a five-match T20I series in Harare. Check squad, timing, schedule, and all you need to know.

Shubman Gill and Sikandar Raza in frame (Getty)

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IND vs ZIM T20Is: Check complete squads, schedule, timings, venues and all you need to know

Assam-born all-rounder Riyan Parag forgot his passport and misplaced his phone before getting on the flight for Zimbabwe for a five-T20I series.

Riyan Parag shows his phone and passport (Screengrab: X, BCCI)

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Riyan Parag does a Rohit Sharma, forgets passport, phone before boarding flight for Zimbabwe; watch video

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ZIM vs IND, 1st T20I, Harare Sports Club, Harare, 06 July 2024 - Info

An unwanted record for Abhishek Sharma on T20I debut

Match Details

India tour of Zimbabwe, 2024

Sat 6 July, 16:30:00 IST

India, who chose to field

Harare Sports Club, Harare

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

India in Zimbabwe, 5 T20I Series, 2024 On Jul 14

ZIM
125 (18.3 ov)

IND
167/6 (20.0 ov)

India beat Zimbabwe by 42 runs

India in Zimbabwe, 5 T20I Series, 2024 On Jul 13

ZIM
152/7 (20.0 ov)

IND
156/0 (15.2 ov)

India beat Zimbabwe by 10 wickets

India in Zimbabwe, 5 T20I Series, 2024 On Jul 10

ZIM
159/6 (20.0 ov)

IND
182/4 (20.0 ov)

India beat Zimbabwe by 23 runs

Umpires

Umpire
Foster Mutizwa (ZIM), Iknow Chabi (ZIM) and Langton Rusere (ZIM)

Referee
Andy Pycroft (ZIM)

News updates

An unwanted record for Abhishek Sharma on T20I debut

'I told my girlfriend each time I get a wicket...': Zimbabwe pacer reveals reason behind 'shoe call celebration' after dismissing Dhruv Jurel

'Ek beta the Sharavan Kumar': Fans brutally troll Shubman Gill led India with Panchayat memes after shocking loss in 1st T20I vs Zimbabwe; watch video

Shubman Gill's India suffer shocking defeat against Zimbabwe in 115-run chase in 1st T20I a week after becoming T20 World Cup champions

ZIM vs IND: Riyan Parag scripts history with India debut in T20I series opener against Zimbabwe, becomes 1st male cricketer to achieve this feat

'I don't see any reason for him not to use': Zimbabwe pacer who was mentored by Gautam Gambhir in IPL says he will do wonders for India as head coach

Zimbabwe pacer who was LSG's net bowler issues warning for Shubman Gill ahead of 1st T20I, says 'I don't really look at any player...'

Shubman Gill wants to fill opening spots left vacant by Rohit Sharma & Virat Kohli, says 'Every player has his own goal, where he wants...'

IND vs ZIM T20Is: Check complete squads, schedule, timings, venues and all you need to know

Riyan Parag does a Rohit Sharma, forgets passport, phone before boarding flight for Zimbabwe; watch video

Zimbabwe vs India Full Scorecard

ZIM vs IND, 1st T20I, Harare Sports Club, Harare, 06 July 2024 - Info

An unwanted record for Abhishek Sharma on T20I debut

Match Details

India tour of Zimbabwe, 2024

Sat 6 July, 16:30:00 IST

India, who chose to field

Harare Sports Club, Harare

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

India in Zimbabwe, 5 T20I Series, 2024 On Jul 14

ZIM125 (18.3 ov)

IND167/6 (20.0 ov)

India beat Zimbabwe by 42 runs

India in Zimbabwe, 5 T20I Series, 2024 On Jul 13

ZIM152/7 (20.0 ov)

IND156/0 (15.2 ov)

India beat Zimbabwe by 10 wickets

India in Zimbabwe, 5 T20I Series, 2024 On Jul 10

ZIM159/6 (20.0 ov)

IND182/4 (20.0 ov)

India beat Zimbabwe by 23 runs

Umpires

UmpireFoster Mutizwa (ZIM), Iknow Chabi (ZIM) and Langton Rusere (ZIM)

RefereeAndy Pycroft (ZIM)

News updates

An unwanted record for Abhishek Sharma on T20I debut

'I told my girlfriend each time I get a wicket...': Zimbabwe pacer reveals reason behind 'shoe call celebration' after dismissing Dhruv Jurel

'Ek beta the Sharavan Kumar': Fans brutally troll Shubman Gill led India with Panchayat memes after shocking loss in 1st T20I vs Zimbabwe; watch video

Shubman Gill's India suffer shocking defeat against Zimbabwe in 115-run chase in 1st T20I a week after becoming T20 World Cup champions

ZIM vs IND: Riyan Parag scripts history with India debut in T20I series opener against Zimbabwe, becomes 1st male cricketer to achieve this feat

'I don't see any reason for him not to use': Zimbabwe pacer who was mentored by Gautam Gambhir in IPL says he will do wonders for India as head coach

Zimbabwe pacer who was LSG's net bowler issues warning for Shubman Gill ahead of 1st T20I, says 'I don't really look at any player...'

Shubman Gill wants to fill opening spots left vacant by Rohit Sharma & Virat Kohli, says 'Every player has his own goal, where he wants...'

IND vs ZIM T20Is: Check complete squads, schedule, timings, venues and all you need to know

Riyan Parag does a Rohit Sharma, forgets passport, phone before boarding flight for Zimbabwe; watch video

ZIM
125 (18.3 ov)

IND
167/6 (20.0 ov)

ZIM
152/7 (20.0 ov)

IND
156/0 (15.2 ov)

ZIM
159/6 (20.0 ov)

IND
182/4 (20.0 ov)

Umpire
Foster Mutizwa (ZIM), Iknow Chabi (ZIM) and Langton Rusere (ZIM)

Referee
Andy Pycroft (ZIM)