India endured a challenging powerplay after losing the toss for the first time in the series, with Zimbabwe taking three wickets to leave them struggling at 44/3 after six overs.
This scenario starkly contrasted the start of the encounter, where India had seized control from the first ball, only to be pegged back by the hosts’ resilience.
Skipper Sikandar Raza began the innings but made a costly mistake by overstepping on his first delivery. Yashasvi Jaiswal capitalized on the free hit by smashing the full-toss over mid-wicket for six.
He then followed up by dispatching another delivery over the bowler’s head for a second six. The score read a daunting 13/0 after just one ball, leaving Raza visibly distraught. However, he quickly regrouped, delivering two dot balls before striking back.
Raza fired in a yorker that surprised Jaiswal, hitting the leg stump and sending the young Indian batsman back to the pavilion.
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Raza’s celebration soared as he turned the tide in Zimbabwe’s favor.Twitter buzzed with reactions to the dramatic start, captivated by the early excitement in the match.
