India suffered a shocking two-run defeat against Zimbabwe in the first encounter of the three-match T20 International series at Harare today. Chasing a target of 171, India were restricted to 168 for six. Needing only 8 off the final over, Skipper M S Dhoni who could not connect a single big shot during his sedate 19 off 17 balls.Earlier, sent in to bat, the hosts made 170 for 6 in their twenty overs. Elton Chigumburu who was the top scorer in the Zimbabwe innings with an unbeaten 55, was declared Player of the Match. The second T20 International between the two teams will be played on Monday at the same venue.
News On AIR | June 18, 2016 9:02 PM
T20: Zimbabwe set 171 runs target for India