An injury scare has struck the Indian team as fast bowler Prince Yadav was forced to walk off the field midway through the second T20I against Zimbabwe in Harare. The incident occurred during the seventh over of the run chase when the young pacer suddenly pulled up while starting his run-up for his third delivery.
Mid-over injury concern for India as Prince Yadav walks off the field
Holding his left hamstring in visible discomfort, Yadav was immediately attended to on the field by the team physiotherapist. Unable to resume bowling due to what appears to be a muscle strain, he needed assistance to leave the field, cutting his over short after just two balls.
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The setback presents a potential blow to India's bowling options for the remainder of the tour. To complete the unfinished over, skipper Shreyas Iyer handed the ball to pace-bowling all-rounder Shivam Dube as Yadav underwent further evaluation off the field.
The pacer handed India total command early in the chase by dismantling Zimbabwe’s opening pair in rapid succession. Generating fiery pace and maintaining relentless accuracy, he blew through the top order with strikes in consecutive overs, reducing the hosts to a precarious 24/2.
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India bulldoze Zimbabwe by 90 runs to pocket series
Talking about the match, India delivered a dominant, all-round performance to outclass Zimbabwe by 90 runs, wrapping up the three-match series with an unassailable 2-0 lead. The teams will meet again at the same venue on July 25 for the third and final fixture.
Riding on explosive half-centuries from Ishan Kishan (81) and Tilak Varma (60*), India posted a daunting total of 219/5. The pair anchored the innings with a brilliant 94-run fourth-wicket partnership that comfortably pushed the visitors past the 200-run milestone.
Zimbabwe made a spirited start to their 220-run chase behind Brian Bennett's brisk 19-ball 32, which included three boundaries and three maximums. However, the hosts failed to sustain the momentum, collapsing in rapid clusters to end up bundled out for 129 in 17.5 overs.