India needed an extra edge on the field, so skipper Shubman Gill, in the presentation ceremony, accredited his team to hunger and skill adaptability. “The desire to seal the second defeat with a vengeance was incredible,” Gill said. It can be said that excess pace and bounce on the pitch caught the team off guard, which wasn’t the case in the subsequent victories. These were some of the skipper’s comments after claiming the series 4-1.
This was instrumental in building a spirit of relentlessness in the squad, more so after losing the opener of the series.
Meanwhile, in the fifth T20I match held in Harare, India came out on top with a thumping 42-run victory in the series decider. India’s success mainly came from Samsons’ well-played fifty and bowler Mukesh Kumar’s economical spell. Sanju, who keeps on moving in and out of the team, gave the team a perfect chance—a half-century knock.
Moreover, Shivam Dube gave the team a perfect start as he scored a quickfire 26 off just 12 balls, and Samson took India to a competitive score of 167 for six. The bowlers, supported by Mukesh Kumar (4-22), Shivam Dube (2-25), and Washington Sundar (1-7), then compiled to dismiss the Zimbabwean team for 125/10 in 18 overs. This demonstrated the balance the new India has.
Sundar Named Player of the Series
Washington Sundar, the Player of the Series, also added to the fact that the team was shocked by the behavior of the wickets. He stated:
The wickets were similar to those in South Africa; the pace favors bounce. We came to know a lot from this tour, and this makes us confident going into the white ball series against Sri Lanka.
All-round performances were useful throughout the series, and consequently, the ability to respond quickly to adverse conditions deserves attention. Reflecting on Sundar’s observations, it is possible to stress that the working process that involved primary learners displayed their understanding of the need for overseas experience and the ability to work under different circumstances.
Parag Reflects on Team’s Growth
As for the young Riyan Parag, who performed quite efficiently in the final match, he asked about the team’s revelations after the first defeat.
Speaking about the first match, he said:
The first match was an eye-opener, after the first match everyone made a wake-up call, and throughout the series, it was a clinical display by Zimbabwe. They perfectly echo the sentiments of the rest of the team as it tries to come back from a setback, to devise the next course of action.
A young cricketer Parag proved himself to be highly professional and efficient with his performance on the field, whether with the bat or in the field. He has laid the foundation for a good future in the national team for the young cricketer, according to his revelations.
A New Era of Indian Cricket
This victory over Zimbabwe is now the starting of a new chapter of the Indian cricket team, many youngsters revealed themselves under pressure. Senior players such as Shubman Gill and Sanju Samson along with the youngsters Riyan Parag and Mukesh Kumar are rather beneficial for the future.
The team will now travel to Sri Lanka next and we’ll get to see a lot of similar faces in action. Former cricketer VVS Laxman was head coach of the team that won in Zimbabwe. However, the team touring Sri Lanka will be under the new head coach Gautam Gambhir. This new era for Indian Cricket looks an exciting one to the fans.
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