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Watch: Sanju Samson Smashes 110m Six In 5th T20I vs Zimbabwe, Ball Goes Out Of Ground

Vice-captain Sanju Samson smashed his second T20I fifty through a 45-ball 58, while fast-bowler Mukesh Kumar picked his career-best figures in the format through 4-22 as India beat Zimbabwe by 42 runs in the fifth and final game at the Harare Sports Club to win the series 4-1. Samson was at his languid best, hitting a four and four sixes in his knock, while sharing a 65-run stand off 56 balls for the fourth wicket with Riyan Parag, to bail India out of trouble after losing their top three batters in powerplay.

"Opened Our Jerseys Together": Riyan Parag On Making India Debut With Ex U-19 Teammate Abhishek Sharma

Following his side's series win against Zimbabwe, Indian all-rounder Riyan Parag, who made his international debut in this series, said that it was special making his first appearance in Indian colours along with under-19 teammate Abhishek Sharma and lauded skipper Shubman Gill for his leadership skills throughout the five-match affair. A fine four-wicket spell by Mukesh Kumar and a half-century by Sanju Samson were the highlights as India defeated Zimbabwe by 42 runs in the fifth and final T20I at Harare to secure the series on Sunday.

"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.

India's Predicted XI vs Zimbabwe, 4th T20I: Debut On The Cards For Chennai Super Kings Star?

Shubman Gill can wrap up his first series win as India captain today as the team take on Zimbabwe in the fourth T20I of the five-match series. India head into the contest with a 2-1 lead. After a shock defeat in the first game, India bounced back in tremendous style with a 100-run win. The third T20I was a closer affair, with a valiant Zimbabwe falling just 23 runs short. Ahead of a decisive fourth T20I, let's take a look at India's possible XI for the game.

Ishan Kishan Among Top Players Snubbed By BCCI. List Of 8 Stars 'Ignored'

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) were forced to make three changes in the Indian squad for the T20I series against Zimbabwe as some of the members were stuck in Barbados. The likes of Yashasvi, Shivam Dube, Sanju Samson, who were all part of the Indian team for the T20 World Cup 2024 campaign, couldn't fly out sooner from the island nation as a hurricane threat forced the government to shut down all flights. The selectors named Harshit Rana, Jitesh Singh and Sai Sudharsan as replacements for the first two matches.

Focus On Yashasvi Jaiswal's Batting Position As stronger India Ready To Face Zimbabwe In 3rd T20I

India will find it tough to choose between Yashasvi Jaiswal's seemingly effortless flamboyance and Abhishek Sharma's uber-cool aggression at the top when they rejig their combination to make space for World Cup-winning squad members in the third T20 International against Zimbabwe in Harare on Wednesday. The arrival of Jaiswal, Sanju Samson and Shivam Dube, all of whom were part of the main team during the title-winning run last month, gives the Indian team a formidable look in the most important game of the series as visitors look to press home the advantage after the booster shot of a series-levelling 100-run victory in the second match.

Watch: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson's Stroke-Play In Nets Keeps VVS Laxman Interested

The Indian cricket team in Zimbabwe got a huge boost ahead of the third T20I against the hosts as the likes of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson and Shivam Dube joined the side. Notably, all these three players were part of India's T20 World Cup-winning team. While Jaiswal and Samson warmed the benches, Dube was part of India's playing XI. After a small break, the trio is back in national colours and most likely to get spots in the playing XI for the third game.

"Second Star Above BCCI Logo": Sanju Samson Unveils Team India's New T20I World Cup Champions Jersey

India's wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson shared a first glimpse of a special jersey designed to commemorate Team India's Men's T20 World Cup glory. The Indian cricket team, led by Rohit Sharma, returned home to a hero's welcome on Thursday aboard a specially-arranged charter flight. Thousands of jubilant fans gathered at the New Delhi airport, undeterred by the weather and security measures, to greet their champions. The celebratory mood was palpable as the team flaunted the T20 World Cup trophy to the cheering crowd before heading to the ITC Maurya hotel.

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Watch: Sanju Samson Smashes 110m Six In 5th T20I vs Zimbabwe, Ball Goes Out Of Ground

"Opened Our Jerseys Together": Riyan Parag On Making India Debut With Ex U-19 Teammate Abhishek Sharma

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

India's Predicted XI vs Zimbabwe, 4th T20I: Debut On The Cards For Chennai Super Kings Star?

Ishan Kishan Among Top Players Snubbed By BCCI. List Of 8 Stars 'Ignored'

Focus On Yashasvi Jaiswal's Batting Position As stronger India Ready To Face Zimbabwe In 3rd T20I

Watch: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson's Stroke-Play In Nets Keeps VVS Laxman Interested

"Second Star Above BCCI Logo": Sanju Samson Unveils Team India's New T20I World Cup Champions Jersey