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Historic Solo Hundred Marks India's Dominance Over Zimbabwe

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July 22, 2026
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Historic Solo Hundred Marks India's Dominance Over Zimbabwe

During the T20 International at Harare on July 7, 2024, India asserted its superiority with a 234‑run total, losing only two wickets. After Shubman Gill’s early dismissal for ten, Abhishek Sharma delivered a landmark innings, scoring a quickfire 100 in just 47 balls. His attack included eight sixes and seven fours, and he forged a 137‑run partnership with Rituraj Gaikwad for the second wicket. Gaikwad’s own 77 and Rinku Singh’s 48 added further depth to the scoreboard. Zimbabwe’s reply stalled at 134 runs in 18.4 overs, with Wesly Madewere top‑scoring with 43. India's bowlers Mukesh Kumar and Awesh Khan each claimed three wickets, ensuring a comprehensive win and cementing Sharma’s place as the only Indian batter to notch a T20 hundred against Zimbabwe in their 14‑match history.

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