The first T20I match between Zimbabwe and India at Harare on July 6, 2024 turned out to be an exciting one with the teams tied at 61 runs each after 12.4 overs. Ravi Bishnoi and Washington Sundar put on a strong partnership to help India recover from a shaky start. Unfortunately, the match was abandoned due to a technical glitch, resulting in a tie breaker, which Zimbabwe won ultimately.
Pakistan and Zimbabwe: A Rivalry Renewed in the Cricket Arena
Pakistan and Zimbabwe, two prominent cricketing nations, have been engaged in intense rivalry across various formats of the sport. Their encounters in One Day Internationals (ODIs) and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) have witnessed thrilling contests and memorable performances.
Pakistan's Dominance in ODIs
Pakistan holds a significant edge over Zimbabwe in ODIs, having won 38 out of the 59 matches played between the two teams. The most recent ODI encounter took place in April 2018 at Bulawayo, where Pakistan emerged victorious by 6 wickets.
Zimbabwe's Resurgence in T20Is
While Pakistan has dominated in ODIs, Zimbabwe has shown signs of resurgence in T20Is. In the first ever T20I match between the two teams, which was played in July 2011 at Harare, Zimbabwe pulled off an upset by defeating Pakistan by 5 wickets. Since then, Zimbabwe has won 3 out of the 8 T20Is played against Pakistan.
Recent Developments: The Abandoned T20I
The most recent T20I match between Zimbabwe and India, held on July 6, 2024, in Harare, presented an unusual and thrilling spectacle. After 12.4 overs, both teams found themselves tied at 61 runs each. However, a technical glitch forced the abandonment of the match.
The Tie Breaker
In accordance with the playing conditions, a tie-breaker was played to determine the winner. Zimbabwe, captained by Regis Chakabva, won the toss and elected to bat first. They posted a challenging total of 17 runs in their 4-over innings.
India, led by Rohit Sharma, faced an uphill task chasing Zimbabwe's total. However, they could only manage 14 runs, handing Zimbabwe a thrilling tie-breaker victory.
Top 5 FAQs
1. Who has won the most ODIs between Pakistan and Zimbabwe? Answer: Pakistan, with 38 wins out of 59 matches.
2. When was the first T20I match played between Pakistan and Zimbabwe? Answer: July 14, 2011, at Harare.
3. Which team won the most recent T20I match between Zimbabwe and India? Answer: Zimbabwe won the tie-breaker after the match was abandoned due to a technical glitch.
4. Who was the leading run-scorer in the abandoned T20I match? Answer: Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe) and Ishan Kishan (India), both scored 24 runs.
5. Which team has hosted the most international matches between Pakistan and Zimbabwe? Answer: Zimbabwe, with 20 matches hosted across various formats.
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