In a decisive Super Eights match of the T20 World Cup, India secured a commanding 72-run victory over Zimbabwe, effectively eliminating the latter from the tournament and ensuring South Africa's place in the semi-finals. India set a formidable target of 256 runs, with standout performances from opener Abhishek Sharma, who scored 55, and Hardik Pandya, who contributed an unbeaten 50. Captain Suryakumar Yadav remarked, "With contributions from the top order right down to number seven, I think there was hardly anything missing in our performance." Zimbabwe's Brian Bennett made history with a score of 97, the highest individual score by a Zimbabwean in T20 World Cup history, but it was not enough to change the outcome as they finished at 184-6. India's left-arm quick Arshdeep Singh was instrumental in the bowling department, taking 3 wickets for 24 runs in his four overs, showcasing India's all-around dominance in the match (Business Recorder, Dawn).
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India Defeats Zimbabwe By 72 Runs In T20 World Cup Match
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India's 72-run win over Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup Super Eights eliminates Zimbabwe and secures South Africa's semi-final spot. Key performances highlighted India's dominance and competitiveness.
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