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India completes emphatic T20 series sweep against Zimbabwe

Published July 27, 2026 at 10:33 AM UTC

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India defeated Zimbabwe by 35 runs in the third T20 international on July 13, 2024, in Harare, completing a 3-0 series sweep. The victory underscored India's dominance as they fielded a young squad led by new captain Shubman Gill. Batting first, India posted 178/5, with key contributions from Ruturaj Gaikwad (72 off 47) and Sanju Samson (54 off 35). Zimbabwe's chase faltered early, and despite a fighting 60 from Sikandar Raza, they were restricted to 143/8. Spinners Ravi Bishnoi and Washington Sundar took three wickets each. The series was a clear statement of intent from India, who are rebuilding their T20 lineup after the 2024 World Cup. For Zimbabwe, the losses expose gaps in batting depth and spin bowling, areas they need to address ahead of upcoming tournaments.