India vs Zimbabwe 2nd T20 Match Key Moments: India levels series with dominant 100-run victory against Zimbabwe

India dominates to level series (X: ZimCricketv)

India secured an emphatic win to level the series, delivering a dominant performance with both bat and ball. The Men in Blue triumphed by 100 runs, marking their joint-highest margin of victory against Zimbabwe in T20Is. After a strong finish with the bat, India carried momentum into their bowling effort. Mukesh Kumar and Avesh Khan took two wickets each, denting Zimbabwe's response early on. Ravi Bishnoi and Washington Sundar controlled the middle overs, preventing Zimbabwe from mounting any significant resistance. Mukesh and Avesh returned to finish the job efficiently.

Zimbabwe, after their memorable win in the series opener, faced a humbling defeat. Chasing a formidable target, they needed a strong Powerplay. Brian Bennett initially fought back but his aggressive approach led to his early dismissal. Sikandar Raza's wicket further destabilised the hosts, leaving them struggling at 4 wickets down in the Powerplay and unable to recover.

Earlier, India won the toss and opted to bat first. Blessing Muzarabani provided an early breakthrough by dismissing Indian skipper Shubman Gill. However, Abhishek Sharma quickly asserted his dominance, shifting gears effectively. Although Ruturaj Gaikwad initially struggled, Sharma's aggressive batting allowed Gaikwad to settle. Dropped on 27, Abhishek capitalised on the reprieve to score his maiden international century. Following Sharma's dismissal, Gaikwad and Rinku Singh ensured a robust finish for India. Scoring 160 runs in the last 10 overs, India posted an imposing total of 234.

India's all-round performance, highlighted by Abhishek Sharma's century and effective bowling, showcased their resilience and capability to bounce back, setting up an exciting continuation of the series.

Here are the key moments from the match.

IND, 1st Innings

• Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma open for India
• Shubman Gill departs, Zimbabwe strike, early blow for India
• FOUR! FOUR! From Abhishek Sharma, Brian Bennett gets hammered into his second over
• Maiden T20I CENTURY for this extremely talented Abhishek Sharma!
• Wellington Masakadza to Abhishek Sharma, OUT! TAKEN!
• Ruturaj and Rinku Singh smash beautiful boundaries
• Abhishek Sharma, Ruturaj, Rinku Singh power India to finish big, set target of 234/2 for Zimbabwe

• India strike, Kaia falls, Zimbabwe lose wicket early
• Bannett falls, Zimbabwe lose quick wickets, 2 down, India in strong position
• Myers departs after Bennett, three down, Zimbabwe in trouble
• Avesh Khan dismisses Raza, four down, India tighten grip, Zimbabwe in deep trouble
• Sundar removes Campbell, five down, Zimbabwe under pressure
• Bishnoi strikes, removes Madande, Zimbabwe 6 down, ZIM 73/6
• Sundar dismisses Masakadza, Zimbabwe 7 down, ZIM 76/7
• Madhevere departs, eight down, Zimbabwe hopes dim, ZIM 117/8