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In the highly anticipated second T20I game between Zimbabwe and India, held in Harare, cricket enthusiasts witnessed a thrilling contest unfold. Zimbabwe, fresh off a commanding victory in the first match, aimed to continue their dominance, while India sꦦought redemption after a tough start to the series. The Men in Blue indeed bounced back with batters displaying attaဣcking avatars.
Abhishek Sharma entertains with explosive century
Abhishek Sharma stole the spotlight with a sensational display of batting prowess during the second T20I 𝓀against Zimbabwe. Despite a disappointing start in his debut match, Abhishek showcased his potential in sp๊ectacular fashion, smashing his maiden T20I century in just 46 balls. His aggressive approach included 8 sixes and 7 boundaries, transforming the game with his rapid-fire innings that delighted fans and stunned opponents alike.
Suryakumar Yadav praises Abhishek
Suryakumar Yadav, India’s leading T20I bater, showered praise on Abhishek for his outstanding performance. Surya took to social media to commend Abhishek’s explosive knock, describing him as a “game changer” for Team India. His acknowledgment underscored the significance of Abhishek’s contribution to India’s spectacular batting exhibition in the second T20I.
“Abhishek sharma just batting like a WOW. Game changer 🇮🇳💪 #INDvsZIM” Suryakumar wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
Abhishek sharma just batting like a WOW.
Game changer 🇮🇳💪— Surya Kumar Yadav (@surya_14kumar)
Surya even share🍰d a story on his In꧟stagram handle, lauding Abhishek for his explosive innings.
Suryakumar Yadav's Instagram story for Abhishek Sharma 🇮🇳
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
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India’s record total
Buoyed by Abhishek’s century, India set a record-breaking total of 234 runs in their allotted 20 overs. This formidable score marked the highest ever in T20I history against Zimbabwe and showcased India’s batting prowess in the shortest format of the game. The team’s aggressive batting in the final 10 overs, where they scored 160 runs, further emphasized their dominance and set a benchmark for scoring rates among Full Member teams in T20I cricket.
