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"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.

"Special Thing To Contribute In Both Departments": Shivam Dube After India's Win Over Zimbabwe In 5th T20I

Though Sanju Samson and Mukesh Kumar were the chief contributors in India's 42-run win over Zimbabwe in the fifth and final game to win series 4-1, Shivam Dube's contribution in all departments of the game got him the Player of the Match award. At the Harare Sports Club on Sunday, Dube played a handy cameo of 26 off 12 balls to take India's total to an above-par 167/6. He then took two wickets with his tight medium-pace bowling, and even manufactured an important direct hit to get Sikandar Raza out, to shut the door on Zimbabwe's chances of winning the game.

Never Thought We Will Debut Together, Says Abhishek Sharma On Playing Maiden India Game Alongside Riyan Parag

Abhishek Sharma and Riyan Parag have been together since U19 days and even went on to win the 2018 U19 World Cup trophy as members of the Indian team. Six years later, paths of Abhishek and Riyan crossed again in Indian colours when the duo got to make their senior India men's T20I debuts on tour of Zimbabwe. After India won fifth and final T20I by 42 runs to win series 4-1, Abhishek told broadcasters how he never imagined he would make his international debut alongside Riyan. "Last few games it was pretty good for bowling and as Riyan said after the 1st game we all woke up."

Sanju Samson, Mukesh Kumar Fire India To 42-Run Win Over Zimbabwe In 5th T20I, Bag Series 4-1

Sanju Samson's well-crafted fifty and Mukesh Kumar's disciplined spell helped India wind up their Zimbabwe tour with a comprehensive 42-run victory in the fifth and final T20I in Harare on Sunday. With this win, India clinched the series 4-1. Samson's (58, 45b) was central to India's healthy 167 for six along with Shivam Dube's flashy 26 (12b). Then the India bowlers led by Mukesh (4/22), Shivam Dube (2/25) and Washington Sundar (1/7) did their job, bundling out Zimbabwe for 125 in 18.3 overs.

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.

"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.

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

"Special Thing To Contribute In Both Departments": Shivam Dube After India's Win Over Zimbabwe In 5th T20I

Never Thought We Will Debut Together, Says Abhishek Sharma On Playing Maiden India Game Alongside Riyan Parag

Sanju Samson, Mukesh Kumar Fire India To 42-Run Win Over Zimbabwe In 5th T20I, Bag Series 4-1

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

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