IND Win By 42 Runs | India vs Zimbabwe Highlights of 5th T20I 2024: Sanju Samson Hits Fifty, Mukesh Kumar Takes Four Wickets as India Secure Comprehensive Win, Clinch Series 4-1

India won the match by 42 runs! What a performance from the Men in Blue, as they now have a 4-1 series win! Sanju Samson struck a fifty in the first innings to help India post a challenging total and the bowlers followed it up with another good show. Mukesh Kumar, included in the Indian playing XI, starred with four wickets as India bowl out Zimbabwe for just 125 runs. A massive response from this young Indian team after losing the series opener. India's next generation in the shortest format have announced their arrival in some style and this series win will give the players a world of confidence. Zimbabwe on the other hand, would aim at learning from their mistakes made in the series. They have a Test match coming up against Ireland shortly and will look to prepare hard for it. 

OUT! Mukesh Kumar picks up his third wicket as he dismisses Faraz Akram, who edges the ball to Sanju Samson behind the stumps. Zimbabwe are nine wickets down now and India are not very far away from a 4-1 series win. Faraz Akram c Sanju Samson b Mukesh Kumar 26(13)

OUT! Tushar Deshpande finally gets a wicket and it is Brandon Mavuta who hit it straight to the pacer. Deshpande has not had a good day so far but that wicket would surely make his figures look a bit better. Brandon Mavuta c and b Tushar Deshpande 4(7)

OUT! One more wicket falls for Zimbabwe and it is Abhishek Sharma now, who has had Clive Madande caught behind. Zimbabwe's run chase is now turning into a collapse. Clive Madande c Sanju Samson b Abhishek Sharma 1(4)

OUT!  Johnathan Campbell has to depart and it is Shivam Dube who has taken a wicket once again. The left-hander found the fielder in the deep as he pulled the ball and Zimbabwe are losing the plot here. India meanwhile, continue to tighten their grip on this contest. Johnathan Campbell c Tushar Deshpande b Shivam Dube 4(7)

OUT! India have a big wicket and it is that of Sikandar Raza, who has to depart! And guess what, it is Johnathan Campbell who is involved in a mix-up again! Raza played a shot and called for a single. Campbell ran hard and Raza was a bit late to take off. However, a throw by Shivam Dube takes the bails off at the non-striker's end with Raza falling way short of his crease. Sikandar Raza run out (Shivam Dube) 8(12)

OUT! Shivam Dube has struck and he has gotten the better of Dion Myers. The right-hander was cramped for room and hit the ball to backward point with Abhishek Sharma taking a good catch. Dion Myers c Abhishek Sharma b Shivam Dube 34(32) 

OUT! Washington Sundar has managed to provide India a much-needed breakthrough as he traps Tadiwanashe Marumani lbw. Marumani was early on the shot and the ball struck him on his arm. He did not opt for a DRS but a replay showed that it would have been umpire's call. This is a crucial moment in the game. Tadiwanashe Marumani lbw b Washington Sundar 27(24)

Zimbabwe are taking the attack to Ravi Bishnoi with Tadiwanashe Marumani hitting the leg-spinner for two fours, one on either side of the wicket. Marumani is ensuring that Zimbabwe maximise the powerplay as they score  47/2 in six overs.

Mukesh Kumar has been good so far but would rue the fact that he overstepped and the ball went on to crash into Tadiwanashe Marumani's stumps. Zimbabwe have managed 31/2 so far in five overs and India are in control at the moment.