Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Mayank Yadav's fiery return restricts Zimbabwe to 125/7
In the first T20I match between India and Zimbabwe, Mayank Yadav made a strong comeback after a long injury break.
He took two wickets on his very first ball and bowled really fast, making it hard for Zimbabwe's batsmen to score.
Zimbabwe struggled and could only score 125 runs for the loss of seven wickets.
Other Indian bowlers like Ashok Sharma and Ravi Bishnoi also did well.
India's new captain, Shreyas Iyer, decided to make Zimbabwe bat first.
Zimbabwe's top scorers were Wessly Madhevere, Ryan Burl, and Tadiwanashe Marumani.
India is hoping to win this match after not winning any matches on their recent tour of Ireland and England.
Mayank Yadav made a successful return to international cricket, taking two wickets on his first ball and bowling consistently above 145 kmph.
India restricted Zimbabwe to 125/7 in the first T20I match of the series.
Debutant Ashok Sharma and Ravi Bishnoi also contributed with economical spells.
Zimbabwe's top scorers were Wessly Madhevere (38), Ryan Burl (26), and Tadiwanashe Marumani (27*).
India is seeking their first win under new captain Shreyas Iyer after a winless tour of Ireland and England.
- Who
- India vs. Zimbabwe
- What
- 1st T20I match of the three-match series
- When
- July 23, 2024
- Where
- Harare Sports Club, Harare
- Why
- India is seeking their first win under new captain Shreyas Iyer after a winless tour of Ireland and England.
India's Bowling Performance
Zimbabwe's Batting Struggles
Bowling Strategy
India's Bowling Performance
India's bowlers, led by Mayank Yadav, used their pace and accuracy to restrict Zimbabwe's scoring.
Zimbabwe's Batting Struggles
Zimbabwe struggled to cope with the pace and movement of India's bowlers, leading to frequent dismissals.
Batting Approach
India's Bowling Performance
India's bowlers targeted specific areas and varied their lengths to trouble Zimbabwe's batsmen.
Zimbabwe's Batting Struggles
Zimbabwe's batsmen failed to adapt to the conditions and the pace of India's bowlers, resulting in poor shot selection.
- Match
- 1st T20I of the three-match series
- Venue
- Harare Sports Club, Harare
- Date
- July 23, 2024
- India's Bowling Figures
- Mayank Yadav: 2-18, Ashok Sharma: 1-25, Ravi Bishnoi: 1-24
- Zimbabwe's Top Scorers
- Wessly Madhevere: 38, Ryan Burl: 26, Tadiwanashe Marumani: 27*
- India's Captain
- Shreyas Iyer
- Zimbabwe's Captain
- Sikandar Raza
Sources
Mayank Yadav makes impressive comeback as India limit Zimbabwe to 125/7
1st T20I: Mayank Yadav makes fiery return as India restrict Zimbabwe to 125
IND vs ZIM 1st T20I: India's tearaway pacer Mayank Yadav shines on return despite suffering 'so much at a young age'
