Abhishek Sharma scored his first T20I century as India beat Zimbabwe by 100 runs in the second game on Sunday to level the five-match series at 1-1. Abhishek put behind him his nightmare T20I debut on Saturday — a four-ball duck — as he smashed eight sixes and seven fours before he fell to Wellington Masakadza for 100 off 47 balls. Ruturaj Gaikwad hit an undefeated 77 off 47 balls, while Rinku Singh smashed a 22-ball 48 not out as India turned around its poor batting display in the first T20I to finish with 234-2 after choosing to bat first. In reply, Zimbabwe was bowled out for 134 runs in 18.4 overs.
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ighty Finch guides Australia to victory over India In a thrilling encounter, Australia emerged victorious over India in the second T20I of the three-match series. The match, played at the iconic MCG, saw Australia chasing down a target of 180 with ease, thanks to a brilliant innings from their captain, Aaron Finch. Batting first, India got off to a solid start with their openers, Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul, putting on a 50-run partnership. However, quick wickets in the middle overs derailed their innings, with the likes of Adam Zampa and Mitchell Starc picking up crucial wickets. It was Rishabh Pant's explosive knock of 45 off just 20 balls that propelled India to a competitive total of 179/5 in their 20 overs. In response, Australia got off to a shaky start, losing David Warner early on. However, Aaron Finch played a captain's knock, scoring a magnificent 80 off just 45 balls. He was well supported by Glenn Maxwell, who chipped in with a quickfire 30 off 15 balls. Despite some late wickets falling, Australia comfortably chased down the target with 2 overs to spare. The win puts Australia 2-0 up in the series, with one match left to play. The victory was a much-needed boost for the Aussies, who had been struggling in the T20 format in recent times. For India, it was a disappointing result, as they now face an uphill task to salvage the series in the final match. Overall, it was a thrilling contest between two top cricketing nations, with both teams showcasing their talent and skills on the field. The match was a treat for cricket fans, with plenty of boundaries, wickets, and drama throughout. As the series heads into the final match, fans can expect another exciting encounter between these two powerhouse teams.
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ighty Finch guides Australia to victory over India In a thrilling encounter, Australia emerged victorious over India in the second T20I of the three-match series. The match, played at the iconic MCG, saw Australia chasing down a target of 180 with ease, thanks to a brilliant innings from their captain, Aaron Finch. Batting first, India got off to a solid start with their openers, Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul, putting on a 50-run partnership. However, quick wickets in the middle overs derailed their innings, with the likes of Adam Zampa and Mitchell Starc picking up crucial wickets. It was Rishabh Pant's explosive knock of 45 off just 20 balls that propelled India to a competitive total of 179/5 in their 20 overs. In response, Australia got off to a shaky start, losing David Warner early on. However, Aaron Finch played a captain's knock, scoring a magnificent 80 off just 45 balls. He was well supported by Glenn Maxwell, who chipped in with a quickfire 30 off 15 balls. Despite some late wickets falling, Australia comfortably chased down the target with 2 overs to spare. The win puts Australia 2-0 up in the series, with one match left to play. The victory was a much-needed boost for the Aussies, who had been struggling in the T20 format in recent times. For India, it was a disappointing result, as they now face an uphill task to salvage the series in the final match. Overall, it was a thrilling contest between two top cricketing nations, with both teams showcasing their talent and skills on the field. The match was a treat for cricket fans, with plenty of boundaries, wickets, and drama throughout. As the series heads into the final match, fans can expect another exciting encounter between these two powerhouse teams.