Vaibhav Suryavanshi struck 81 from 49 balls as India defeated Zimbabwe by 35 runs in the third T20I in Harare. The victory completed a 3-0 clean sweep for India.
India posted 192/4 after choosing to bat. Zimbabwe replied with 157/7 from its 20 overs.
Suryavanshi Sets Up India's Victory
Suryavanshi hit eight fours and four sixes during an innings played at a strike rate of 165.30. He also shared a 75-run second-wicket partnership from 50 balls with Ishan Kishan, who scored 29 from 26.
Captain Shreyas Iyer added 27 from 18 balls. Rinku Singh then struck 25 from 14 to push India beyond 190.
Brad Evans took two wickets for Zimbabwe, but the attack failed to control India during the decisive stages of the innings.
Mayank Yadav Disrupts Zimbabwe's Chase
Mayank Yadav dismissed Brian Bennett with his first delivery and finished with 3/29. Yash Thakur claimed two wickets for 45 runs, including two wickets in two balls.
Ryan Burl resisted with an unbeaten 54, while Wessly Madhevere made 28. Their contributions could not repair the damage caused by Zimbabwe's early wickets.
India's bowling was decisive. Its fielding was not. Five simple catches went down, including three from Thakur's bowling, and that level of carelessness will be punished by stronger opponents.
India Complete the 3-0 Series Sweep
The India clean sweep against Zimbabwe was built on Suryavanshi's aggressive batting and an effective new-ball attack. His 81 gave India control, while Mayank's opening strike prevented Zimbabwe from developing a stable chase.
The result was convincing, but the dropped catches stop it from being a complete performance. India won the series 3-0; its fielding still needs immediate correction.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many runs did Vaibhav Suryavanshi score?
Suryavanshi scored 81 runs from 49 balls, including eight fours and four sixes.
What was the result of India vs Zimbabwe's third T20I?
India won by 35 runs after scoring 192/4 and restricting Zimbabwe to 157/7.
Who took the most wickets for India?
Mayank Yadav led India's bowling figures with three wickets for 29 runs.
Who top-scored for Zimbabwe?
Ryan Burl top-scored with an unbeaten 54.
What was the final series score?
India won the three-match T20I series 3-0.