Debutant Yash Thakur picked up his maiden international wicket by dismissing the dangerous Brian Bennett in the second T20I between India and Zimbabwe in Harare on Saturday, July 25. Chasing a huge target of 220, Bennett gave Zimbabwe a quick start with some aggressive and unconventional shots that put the Indian bowlers under pressure.
However, Yash Thakur had the last laugh in his second over. Seeing Bennett shuffle across the crease, Thakur bowled just outside the off stump. The batter tried to play a reverse scoop but couldn’t connect properly and only managed to lob the ball straight up.
Wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan calmly moved a few steps forward and completed an easy catch. Thakur was thrilled after taking his first international wicket, and his teammates rushed in to congratulate him. Watch the video here:
Debut match? Pressure? Yash Thakur: "Woh kya hota hai?" 😎
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Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma Star as India Cross 200
India were put in to bat first after Shreyas Iyer lost his first toss as T20I captain. The visitors had a poor start, losing both their openers within the first three overs. Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer then steadied the innings with a 50-plus run partnership.
While Iyer couldn’t make the most of his start, Kishan and Tilak Varma took control and dominated the Zimbabwe bowlers. Kishan led the charge with an aggressive innings, scoring 81 runs off 49 balls at a strike rate of 184.09. His knock included nine fours and two sixes.
Tilak Varma provided the perfect finishing touch, remaining unbeaten on 60 off just 29 deliveries.He hit five fours and three sixes during his entertaining innings. Thanks to their brilliant knocks, India finished with a commanding total of 219/5 in 20 overs. Leading the three-match series 1-0, the Men in Blue were looking to seal the series with another victory.
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