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India’s National Cricket Team carved out a significant milestone in T20I history by becoming the first squad to clinch 150 victories in the shortest format of the game. This achievement was realized under the captaincy of Shubman Gill.
The historic moment unfolded during the ongoing T20I series against Zimbabwe, with India securing their landmark win in the third match at Harare Sports Club on July 10th. In a commanding performance, India opted to bat first, and their openers, Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal, set the stage with a formidable 67-run partnership. Gill, leading from the front, contributed 66 runs, laying a solid foundation for the team. Despite a slight falter in the middle order, Ruturaj Gaikwad’s aggressive 49 bolstered India’s total to 182 runs.
India’s bowlers then took center stage, swiftly dismantling Zimbabwe’s top order and leaving them struggling at 39/5. Despite a late resurgence from Dion Myers (65*) and Clive Madande (37), India’s disciplined bowling attack, spearheaded by Washington Sundar’s impressive 3/15, kept the opposition in check. Avesh Khan and Khaleel Ahmed also chipped in with crucial wickets, limiting Zimbabwe to 159/6 and securing India’s victory by a convincing 23-run margin.
Teams with most wins in T20Is
India – 150
Pakistan – 142
New Zealand – 111
Australia – 105
South Africa – 104
Feels amazing and every time I play for the country, it feels amazing – Washington Sundar
Washington Sundar, awarded the Player of the Match accolade, reflected on his impactful bowling performance, describing it as a memorable outing for him. Acknowledging the challenging phase when Zimbabwe’s Dion Myers and Clive Madande built a threatening partnership, Sundar admitted that it put India under pressure.
In a post-match interview with broadcasters, Sundar elaborated on his bowling strategy and the crucial breakthroughs he managed to secure during his spell. He highlighted the team’s resilience in bouncing back from moments of adversity, emphasizing the collective effort that ultimately secured India’s victory.
