Abhishek’s hundred, Gaikwad’s fifty guide India to 234/2
Harare: Abhishek Sharma blitzed his way to a 47-ball hundred as India posted a commanding 234 for two against Zimbabwe in the second T20I here on Sunday.
Sharma (100 off 47 balls, 7×4, 8×6) and Ruturaj Gaikwad (77 not out, 11×4, 1×6) pummelled Zimbabwe bowlers during their second-wicket alliance worth 137 runs.
India lost skipper Shubman Gill (2) early in the innings but the tourists recovered well later.
Zimbabwe had jolted world champions India — fielding a new-look team — by 13 runs in the first match on Saturday.
Brief Scores: India: 234 for 2 in 20 overs (Abhishek Sharma 100, Ruturaj Gaikwad 77 not out, Rinku Singh 48 not out).
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