India continued their impressive run against Zimbabwe with a commanding 90-run victory in the second T20I at the Harare Sports Club on Saturday, July 25. Riding on brilliant half-centuries from Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma, the Men in Blue posted 219/5 before bowling the hosts out for 129 to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. After being put in to bat, Ishan Kishan top-scored with a fluent 81, while Tilak remained unbeaten on 60 to help India post a daunting total.
Zimbabwe never looked in control of the chase as India's bowlers produced another disciplined performance to wrap up a comprehensive win. Chasing a massive total, Zimbabwe lost half their side in less than ten overs. Debutant Yash Thakur picked up a few wickets and was impressive with his accuracy while Abhishek Sharma also chipped in with three wickets. India completed a commanding win to clinch the series.
Fans react as India seal T20I series against Zimbabwe
India's all-round performance generated plenty of buzz on twitter following the emphatic win. Many fans praised Ishan Kishan for making the most of his opportunity with a match-winning 81, while others applauded Tilak Varma's composed unbeaten half-century. Debutant Yash Thakur also earned widespread appreciation after claiming his maiden T20I wicket, with several users hailing India's young pace attack and the clinical bowling display while others were also impressed with Abhishek Sharma's three-wicket haul.
Many supporters also backed the Men in Blue to complete a 3-0 clean sweep in the series. Fans also praised captain Shreyas Iyer winning the series in his captaincy.
India will now look to carry their momentum into the third and final T20I as they aim to complete a 3-0 series sweep, while Zimbabwe will be hoping to avoid a whitewash and play for pride. The final match of the series will be played on Sunday at Harare Sports Club.
