What a performance it has been from India! The bowlers bounced back incredibly well after Zimbabwe's good start and restricted Zimbabwe to just 152 on what was a great batting track. And India came out all guns blazing, with Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal putting up an undefeated opening partnership to see the Men in Blue through. Zimbabwe were also below par with the ball, not able to hit the right areas and India in the end, pulled off what was an easy run chase. India now have an unassailable 3-1 series lead and will look to sign off from the tour with a win tomorrow. Zimbabwe on the other hand, would hope to play for pride in the fifth and final T20I tomorrow.
FIFTY for Shubman Gill! After a poor start to the series, the Indian captain now has struck his second consecutive half-century. India now inches close to a series win.
Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal are making it look incredibly easy on this good batting track with Zimbabwe applying little to no pressure on the batters. The bowlers have not been consistent with their good lengths and both Gill and Jaiswal have not failed to capitalise on any loose delivery.
India are doing it easy here with Shubman Gill now finding the boundaries regularly. Zimbabwe are reeling under pressure and desperately need a wicket to have any semblance of hope in this match. At the halfway mark, India firmly on top. Only 47 runs needed now for India to win the series.
FIFTY for Yashasvi Jaiswal! The left-hander has been superb right from the outset and smashed a cracking fifty here. India are in a great position, largely due to this knock and Zimbabwe stand a risk of losing this quite early.
India have scored 61 runs in six overs with Yashasvi Jaiswal doing the bulk of the scoring. The left-hander has struck boundaries regularly and raced to 47 runs off only 26 balls. Zimbabwe need a wicket here to bounce back or else this game could finish well within 16-17 overs.
Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill have mustered 43 runs in three overs and India are off to a great start here. Zimbabwe have looked clueless so far and if things continue this way, this game can finish in quick time.
Yashasvi Jaiswal has provided a fiery start to India in this run chase, hitting Richard Ngarava for 15 runs. India are off the blocks in fine fashion and Zimbabwe will want to take early wickets.
OUT! Khaleel Ahmed dismisses Clive Madande off the last ball and India have restricted Zimbabwe to 152/7. After a fine start by the Zimbabwe openers, India struck back with quick wickets. Sikandar Raza accelerated in the middle overs, scoring 46 runs off 28 balls, but apart from him, no other batter could make much of an impact. Khaleel Ahmed took two wickets, while Tushar Deshpande, Abhishek Sharma, Shivam Dube and Washington Sundar took one each. Clive Madande c Rinku Singh b Khaleel Ahmed 7(5)
OUT! A slower ball from Khaleel Ahmed has done the trick for him as he dismisses Dion Myers. India are doing well to ensure that Zimbabwe don't get much here. Dion Myers c and b Khaleel Ahmed 12(13)
India national cricket team vs Zimbabwe national cricket team match scorecard: After suffering a shock defeat in the 1st T20I, the Indian team led by Shubman Gill bounced back strong and hard in the second and third T20Is, taking a 2-1 series lead. Indian cricket is ushering in a new era in the shortest format of the game and these players have shown that they have what it takes to take the ship forward from where the likes of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and co left off after the T20 World Cup 2024 win. With a 2-1 lead in the bag, the Indian cricket team will be out to outplay Zimbabwe one more time and seal a series win, something which would give these players a lot of confidence heading into future assignments. India vs Zimbabwe Live Streaming Online, 4th T20I 2024: How To Watch IND vs ZIM Cricket Match Free Live Telecast on TV?
Zimbabwe on the other hand, face a do-or-die situation in this match. An impressive performance, especially with the ball in the 1st T20I is all that they can boast of in this series so far and Sikandar Raza along with his men would be out to bag a win and bring the equation to 2-2. Batting has been a big problem for the hosts with them failing to put up decent scores in all three matches so far. Dion Myers, the most significant contributor for Zimbabwe in the last match with 65* off 49 balls, will look to carry on his good form. Brian Bennett looked impressive in the second contest where he smashed quick runs at the top of the order and he will look to bring his A-game as well. Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza also needs to put up a good show with the bat and lead his side from the front. IND vs ZIM 4th T20I 2024, Harare Weather, Rain Forecast and Pitch Report: Here's How Weather Will Behave for India vs Zimbabwe Match at Harare Sports Club.
Squads:
India National Cricket Team: Ꮪhubman Gill (Captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Abhishek Sharma, Rinku Singh, Sanju Samson (WK), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Riyan Parag, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Khaleel Ahmed, Mukesh Kumar, Tushar Deshpande, Shivam Dube.
Zimbabwe National Cricket Team: Raza Sikandar (captain), Akram Faraz, Bennett Brian, Campbell Johnathan, Chatara Tendai, Jongwe Luke, Kaia Innocent, Madande Clive, Madhevere Wessly, Marumani Tadiwanashe, Masakadza Wellington, Mavuta Brandon, Muzarabani Blessing, Myers Dion, Naqvi Antum, Ngarava Richard, Shumba Milton