Another clean win for Shubman Gill and the boys. After lifting the T20 World Cup, Team India is facing Zimbabwe in a five-match T20 series. After facing a setback in the first match, they made a remarkable comeback. But the 4th T20 match was a disaster for the Zimbabwe team. Team India defeated them by 10 wickets. After that heartbreaking defeat, Sikandar Raza opened up.
Heartbreaking Defeat for Zimbabwe:
After facing two consecutive defeats, Zimbabwe entered into the match with hope. But that was a disaster for them. While batting first, Zimbabwe faced a setback. They started well. Madhevere and Marumani started well. Their opening partnership lasted for 63 runs. Skipper Sikandar Raza played a knock of 46 runs in 28 balls. After that, they lost some quick wickets. They ended their innings with 152 runs.
But the second innings was a disaster for them. Their bowling performance cost the match. In crucial times, they conceded runs. In front of the Indian batters, they lost their flow. Faraz Akram conceded an expensive over. He conceded 41 runs in 4 overs. The other bowlers failed to stop the opening duo of India. As a result of it, they lost the match by 10 wickets
Sikandar Raza’s Words:
With that massive defeat, Zimbabwe’s dream to win the series ended. After the heartbreaking defeat, Sikandar Raza opened up. He said,” I think the wicket was a bit damp and we thought 160 was par. But with the way they batted even 180 would have not been enough. We keep growing and learning from each game. I think 8-10 runs more in the last 5 overs.”
Later he added, “There was a bit of kick and bounce, so we had to rein ourselves in at the start of the innings. The heavy roller in the innings break did the trick for them, it became a beautiful wicket and they could play on the up. There is a game tomorrow and even if we lose 3-2 then we can keep our head high.”
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