India, with a lineup of experienced players, suffered an unexpected loss to Zimbabwe in the T20I match in 2024, ending their winning streak. The underdogs, led by captain Sikandar Raza, bowled out the Men in Blue for a mere 102 runs, securing a 13-run victory. This was India's lowest all-out total in T20Is in the past 8 years. Debutants Abhishek Sharma, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Riyan Parag, and Rinku Singh failed to make an impact in the match.
The young Indian cricket team, led by Shubman Gill, suffered a surprise defeat by 13 runs at the hands of Zimbabwe in the first match of their T20I series. Despite a top scoring performance by Gill, India could not chase down the target of 116 runs, with Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza claiming three crucial wickets. The match was a rollercoaster ride with several dropped catches and mix-ups, ultimately resulting in a victory for Zimbabwe.