The Indian cricket team, consisting of primarily young players is on a tour of Zimbabwe. The T20I series has 5 matches in total, out of which 3 have been played. The fairly young team India is doing well, losing the first match but winning the other two played till now. Washington Sundar praises Shubman Gill in India vs Zimbabwe 2024.
The India tour of Zimbabwe started on 6 July with a T20 match between the two teams at Harare sports club. In the first match, India won the toss, yet lost the match by 13 runs. In the second match, India scored a whopping 234/2 in 20 overs. Zimbabwe got restricted to a total score of 134 runs, losing the match by a huge margin.
The third match started with the men in blue winning the toss. The team’s captain Shubman Gill opted for his boys to bat first. India scored 182/4 in the first innings. In the second innings, Zimbabwe scored 159/6, losing the match by 23 runs.
“It’s such a happy feeling..” Washington Sundar praises Shubman Gill
Washington Sundar and Shubman Gill were crucial in India’s win against Zimbabwe in the third T20I. While Shubman was the highest scorer for India, Sundar became the Player Of The Match with his bowling.Shubman Gill has taken a leadership role for International cricket for the first time in the series, and he is doing great at it.
Despite Shubman’s less experience, Sundar had no doubts about Gill’s leadership capabilities and praised his recent performance as the captain.
Washington Sundar said “Gill has been really, really good – he has his own plans – it’s such a happy feeling to play under him, he has helped all of us – his leadership has been amazing”.
Washington Sundar on comparison with Ravindra Jadeja
A spin-bowling all-rounder as reliable as Jadeja is rare. While India already has Axar Patel, Washington Sundar is another strong candidate for this role. Sundar impressed with his batting in the first T20I and earned Player of the Match in the third with bowling figures of 3/15.
In the post-match press, he was asked whether he is ready to seal the spot in the absence of Ravindra Jadeja.
“I need to do well where I am good at and what I am capable of, especially with my preparation. I need to give my 100 per cent every single day. That’s something that I have not compromised on,” Washington said.
The 4th T20I between India and Zimbabwe will be played on Sunday, 13 July at the Harare Sports Club. India is leading the series 2-1. Captain Shubman Gill looks forward to sealing the series with a win on Sunday.
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