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Sharma, Prasad Lead India's T20I Comeback Win
16 Oct
Summary
- Deepti Sharma and Niki Prasad forged an 82-run partnership.
- India recovered from a precarious 19 for 4 score.
- Zimbabwe lost all 18 of their T20Is this year.
India secured a four-wicket win against Zimbabwe in the first T20I held in Raipur on Friday. The home team faced a significant challenge chasing a modest target of 115. This victory was largely thanks to a remarkable recovery orchestrated by Deepti Sharma and debutant Niki Prasad.
India's chase faltered early, losing four wickets for just 19 runs within the fourth over. This collapse was primarily driven by Nyasha Gwanzura's off-spin and Michelle Mavunga's bowling. However, Sharma, who scored 49 off 37 balls, and Prasad, with 39 off 35 balls, formed an essential 82-run partnership for the fifth wicket. Their efforts stabilized the innings and put India on track for victory, which Niki Prasad sealed with a boundary, finishing the match with 4.2 overs to spare.
Earlier in the match, Zimbabwe posted 114 for 5. Sharne Mayers remained unbeaten on 43, and Kelis Ndhlovu contributed 42 runs. India's bowlers managed to contain Zimbabwe in the middle overs, with N Shree Charani taking one wicket for 14 runs and Nandani Sharma claiming two wickets for 11 runs in the final over.
