Ind vs Zim Super 8 Live: Abhishek, Ishan, and Suryakumar Power India to 172/4 After 14

India began their innings aggressively, reaching 50 in just 4.1 overs during the mandatory powerplay. Sanju Samson provided an early spark, scoring 24 off 15 balls before falling to Blessing Muzarabani, but Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan quickly took control. By the end of the powerplay, India were 80/1, with Sharma on 33 and Kishan on 15, giving the team a strong foundation.

The momentum continued as Sharma and Kishan put on a 50-run partnership in 31 balls. Sharma brought up his fifty in just 26 deliveries, hitting three boundaries and four sixes, while Kishan’s brisk 38 off 24 deliveries kept the scoreboard ticking. India reached 100 in 9.1 overs and 150 in 12.4 overs, signaling their intent to post a massive total.

Suryakumar Yadav joined the assault with a whirlwind 33 off 13 balls, maintaining the strike rate at a staggering 253.84. Hardik Pandya supported with quick runs of 12* off eight balls. Extras contributed 10 runs, reflecting India’s aggressive intent. By 14 overs, India were already 161/3, firmly in control of the innings.

Zimbabwe’s bowlers, including Richard Ngarava and Sikandar Raza, struggled to contain the onslaught, conceding heavily in the middle overs. With India scoring at nearly 12 runs per over, the visitors now face a steep uphill task if they hope to defend in the closing stages of the match.