Brian Bennett picked up Shreyas Iyer. Earlier, Zimbabwe skipper Sikandar Raza won the toss and opted to bowl first. India have a chance to seal the three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe on Saturday when the two sides meet at Harare Sports Club for the 2nd match. Shreyas Iyer’s men put on a clinical show on Thursday to register a dominant seven-wicket win in the opener, ending their long winless streak
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The first game belonged to India’s young pace attack and teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Mayank Yadav made a strong comeback after nearly two years, picking up two wickets with his very first delivery. Prince Yadav also chipped in, while debutant Ashok Sharma impressed with his raw pace. The chase was more like a formality ever after as Sooryavanshi smashed a record-breaking 18-ball half-century.
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Zimbabwe face a must-win contest to keep the series alive. Their batting crumbled early, and they will need a much-improved top-order performance today. Captain Sikandar Raza will hope for a stronger response from his side, with the series on the line.
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Mayank Yadav passes first Test with flying colours, but bigger challenges await
Mayank Prabhu Yadav of India successfully appeals for the wicket of Brian Bennett of Zimbabwe during the 1st T20 International match between Zimbabwe and India at the Harare Sports Club, Harare, Zimbabwe on July 23, 2026. (CREIMAS)
When Mayank Yadav dismissed Brian Bennett with the very first ball of Zimbabwe’s innings on Thursday, it felt like time had stood still. The 24-year-old was doing precisely what made him one of India’s most promising pace prospects — only, a little later than expected. Bowling at close to 150 kph, hitting hard lengths and unsettling batsmen — traits that had earned Mayank the distinction of being special.
By the time his spell ended, Mayank had figures of 2/18 from four overs, which was enough for him to win the Player of the Match on his return to international cricket after 21 months. (READ MORE)
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