Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill had a 67-run opening stand before Zimbabwe enforced a slowdown in the middle overs. Gill (66) and Ruturaj Gaikwad (49) joined forces for a 72-run partnership off 44 balls for the third wicket, which ensured India got to 182\/4 in 20 overs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
They were also helped by Zimbabwe\u2019s fielding being absolutely sloppy. There were lots of misfield and dropped catches -\u2013 one each shelled off Jaiswal and Gaikwad. A few half-chances were squandered, while the fielders were late on the majority of occasions in reaching the ball.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThink it is the fielding again (on where Zimbabwe went wrong in the match). We are very proud of it but the wheels are coming off again. We gave away 20 runs extra. We still have problems at the top, but we are backing the boys. I know they are trying and once they do, we will come good again,\u201d said Raza after the match ended.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Zimbabwe also fielded a new opening combination as Innocent Kaia is not fit and Tadiwanashe Marumani replaced him in the playing event at the top alongside Wesley Madhevere. The change began well, but the duo fell in power-play, marking the start of a top-order wobble for Zimbabwe.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe have tried 15 different (opening) partners in a year and a half. There is a lot of cricket going on in the country. We are trying to do everything. It is time we players, including me, take responsibility. I can accept some mistakes from the young side but the seniors need to step up,\u201d added Raza.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Zimbabwe also fielded a new opening combination as Innocent Kaia is not fit and Tadiwanashe Marumani replaced him in the playing event at the top alongside Wesley Madhevere. The change began well, but the duo fell in power-play, marking the start of a top-order wobble for Zimbabwe.<\/p>\r\n\r\n