India vs Zimbabwe 2nd T20 India tour of Zimbabwe, 2024 - Page 3

4:14 pmSikandar Raza, the skipper of Zimbabwe, says they wanted to bowl first. Says as per their local knowledge it feels like a normal wicket and it will get better to bat on as the game progresses. Adds the body is holding up well and the changing room is pumped up as well. Further says the job is not done yet and they are taking one game at a time. Also mentions that Blessing Muzarabani has been impressive since the Bangladesh series. Further goes on to appreciate Tendai Chatara and says he is happy with the way he is performing.

4:18 pmPITCH REPORT - Tino Mawoyo is near the deck. He starts by informing that the same surface will be used as the first game. Abhinav Mukund joins him and says that the Indian batters struggled to adapt to the conditions. Feels that the lengths bowled by spinners from both sides were key. Abhinav feels that fuller-length deliveries were easier to hit and reckons that the spinners should look to bowl it on a good length and give the ball the chance to grip. Further says that Indian batters will need to show some restraint while playing their shots as the ball is not going to slide on as it

Gill and Abhishek on crease

Brian bowling first over

6 by Abhishek

I just went to get snack . Gill gone

1.2: Blessing Muzarabani to Shubman Gill, OUT! TAKEN! Blessing Muzarabani removes the Indian captain very early into the game!

Ind

10-1 in 2 overs

4 by Abhishek

Another 4 by Abhishek

22-1 in 3 overs

I hope we won this one 🙌🙌