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Hunger To Win, Adapting To Conditions Quickly Helped Us Bounce Back: Shubman Gill

The hunger to bounce back and adaptive skills helped Indian team pull itself up following the shocking loss in the series opener to win the remaining four matches against Zimbabwe, said skipper Shubman Gill in Harare on Sunday. India suffered an unexpected 13-run loss in the first game of the five-match series as the team fell short of chasing a modest 115-run total on July 6. But the visitors quickly put the disappointment on the back-burner to win the series 4-1.

13 Runs From 1 Ball: Yashasvi Jaiswal Smashes World Record Against Zimbabwe

Yashasvi Jaiswal scripted history by smashing 12 runs in the very first ball of the Indian innings during the fifth T20I encounter against Zimbabwe on Sunday. Sikandar Raza bowled a high full-toss to begin proceedings and Jaiswal slammed it comfortably over deep square-leg for a six. The umpire signalled for a no-ball and it was a free-hit for India. The next delivery was a length delivery and Jaiswal once again powered it straight down the ground for the second consecutive six. India ended up scoring 13 runs in just one legal delivery and Jaiswal became the first cricketer ever to score 12 runs off the first legal delivery of a men's game in T20I cricket.

Watch: Sikandar Raza's Bizarre Antic During Toss vs India Leaves Internet In Splits

Sikandar Raza-led Zimbabwe won the toss and decided to field against Shubman Gill's India in the fifth match of the five-game T20I series at the Harare Sports Club on Sunday. Shubman Gill-led India bounced back in the five-match T20I series after losing the first game by 13 runs. The Men in Blue won the past three matches of the series. They are coming into this match after beating the hosts by 10 wickets. The Men in Blue are at their top form currently and will start the match as the favourites.

India vs Zimbabwe 5th T20I LIVE Score: Sanju Samson Fifty Steers India To 167/6

India vs Zimbabwe Live Updates, 5th T20I: Sanju Samson's gritty half-century helped India post a total of 167 for 6 in 20 overs against Zimbabwe in the fifth and final T20I in Harare. Samson scored 58 runs off 45 balls with the help of 1 four and 4 sixes.

"Emotions Are Still Going Through": Sanju Samson On India's T20 World Cup Win

Sanju Samson, India's vice-captain on T20I tour of Zimbabwe, recalled being a member of T20 World Cup winning team last month, saying emotions from the victorious scenes at Barbados are still going through his mind and called it an unbelievable experience. “The emotions are still going through. The photos are still around. It was an unbelievable experience. I couldn't stop smiling. Very fortunate to be part of the team. Credit to everyone who contributed. It was a complete team effort,” said Samson to broadcasters.

Shubman Gill's Act Triggers Social Media Storm As Yashasvi Jaiswal Ends Innings On 93

As the Indian cricket team scripted a 10-wicket victory against Zimbabwe in the 4th T20I on Saturday, skipper Shubman Gill courted criticism on social media. Gill, who himself scored a half-century, left quite few fans unimpressed with his act in the final phase of the tournament that left Yashasvi Jaiswal just 7 runs shy of his hundred. Gill played second fiddle to Jaiswal almost the entire innings but shifted gears in the final phase as India looked to wrap up the chase quickly.

India vs Zimbabwe Live Streaming 5th T20I Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch Match Live?

India vs Zimbabwe Live Streaming 5th T20I: India will be squaring off against Zimbabwe in the fifth and final T20I on Sunday in Harare. Shubman Gill and co have gained an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series. In the 4th T20I, India registered a big 10-wicket win over Zimbabwe. Opting to field, India restricted Zimbabwe to 152/7. Later, they chased down the target without losing any wicket. Apart from the win, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill posted India's second-highest partnership in T20Is during a run-chase. Chasing 152, Jaiswal and Gill smashed Zimbabwe took India across the line with 28 balls to spare.

"Job Is Not Done Though": Indian Skipper Shubman Gill After 10-Wicket Win vs Zimbabwe

Following his side's 10 wicket win over Zimbabwe, Indian skipper Shubman Gill expressed happiness at how the team carried out the run-chase without losing a single wicket. Fine half-centuries from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill helped India secure a series win over Zimbabwe after beating the hosts by 10 wickets in the fourth T20I of the five-match series at Harare on Saturday. Following the game in the post-match presentation, Gill said, "Chasing was one thing we talked about. We could not do it in the first game, so it was good to get it done. The job is not done though. This is a great team, great bunch of players. Hopefully, we will be able to take the team forward."

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Hunger To Win, Adapting To Conditions Quickly Helped Us Bounce Back: Shubman Gill

13 Runs From 1 Ball: Yashasvi Jaiswal Smashes World Record Against Zimbabwe

Watch: Sikandar Raza's Bizarre Antic During Toss vs India Leaves Internet In Splits

India vs Zimbabwe 5th T20I LIVE Score: Sanju Samson Fifty Steers India To 167/6

"Emotions Are Still Going Through": Sanju Samson On India's T20 World Cup Win

Shubman Gill's Act Triggers Social Media Storm As Yashasvi Jaiswal Ends Innings On 93

India vs Zimbabwe Live Streaming 5th T20I Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch Match Live?

"Job Is Not Done Though": Indian Skipper Shubman Gill After 10-Wicket Win vs Zimbabwe