India vs Zimbabwe 2nd T20I Highlights: Abhishek Sharma's Historic Ton Helps India Rout Zimbabwe, Level Series

 India vs Zimbabwe 2nd T20I Highlights:

 Abhishek Sharma starred with a historic century in India's dominating 100-run win over Zimbabwe in the second T20I in Harare on Sunday. Abhishek scored 100 off 47 balls as India posted 234 for 2 after opting to bat first. Playing only his second T20I game, the southpaw slammed his maiden international century in 46 balls. This saw him becoming the India batter to take fewest innings (2) to score a T20I ton. 

Ruturaj Gaikwad scored 77 not out while Rinku Singh too contributed with a quickfire 48 not out as the Zimbabwe bowlers had a tough day on the field. In the second innings, the likes of Avesh Khan (3 for 15) and Ravi Bishnoi (2 for 11) ruled the roost as India bowled out Zimbabwe for 134.

As for Zimbabwe, after the high of their famous win in the series opener, they have been humbled by India in this game. With their backs against the wall at the halfway mark, a good Powerplay was crucial to their fortunes in the chase. Despite the early setback, Brian Bennett did not shy away from playing his shots. However, his aggressive approach soon led to his downfall. Sikandar Raza was bounced out, and the hosts could never really recover from losing 4 wickets in the Powerplay. Wessly Madhevere struggled to get going, and with wickets falling around him, it became even more difficult for him to get out of the rut. Madhevere and Luke Jongwe displayed stiff resistance, but the writing was on the wall inside the Powerplay, and the hosts were eventually bowled out for 104. 

After a shock defeat in the opening game, India were expected to bounce back, and they did so clinically to bring the five-match series on level terms. The teams will have a couple of days' rest now, and the third T20I will take place on Wednesday, 10th July, with the first ball to be bowled at 4.30 pm IST