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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s blazing 18-ball half-century, combined with Mayank Yadav and Prince Yadav’s spell, helped India beat Zimbabwe by seven wickets in the first T20I at the Harare Sports Club on Thursday.
Earlier, Shreyas Iyer-led India limited Zimbabwe to 125/7 in 20 overs after electing to bowl first. Express pacer Mayank combined with Prince to rip through the top order of the hosts, putting India in a dominant position in the game.
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India, who were whitewashed 2-0 by Ireland and 4-0 by England in their first two series as captain, were eager to get back to winning ways and desperate to snap a dismal run of white-ball results. Regular opener Sanju Samson has been rested for this series, paving the way for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to get a longer run in India colours. The 15-year-old prodigy made his debut during the England series but managed scores of 13, 14, and 15 before being dropped for the final match. He will be keen to prove his mettle alongside top-order mainstays Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan, the latter of whom has struggled for form in testing conditions.
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The inexperienced bowling unit – featuring Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav, Yash Thakur, Ashok Sharma, and Harsh Dubey – faces a stern challenge against a Zimbabwe side that could prove dangerous in familiar home conditions. Iyer, who took over the T20 captaincy from Suryakumar Yadav, will hope his young side can arrest the slide and begin the series on a positive note.
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Match EndedIndia tour of Zimbabwe, 2026 – 1st T20I
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125/7 (20.0)
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India
126/3 (13.2)
Match Ended ( 1st T20I )
India beat Zimbabwe by 7 wickets
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Mayank Yadav (centre) made a comeback to the national setup after a gap of almost two years, while Ashok Sharma (left) and Yash Thakur (right) earned their maiden call-ups.
When India announced their squad for the three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe, the biggest talking point wasn’t who had been rested. Arshdeep Singh was given a breather with the upcoming series starting a few days after a long Ireland and England tour, while Jasprit Bumrah’s workload is increasingly being managed, with the selectors likely to use him selectively in T20Is while prioritising ODIs. (READ MORE)
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