IND Vs ZIM, 3rd T20I Highlights: Shubman Gill, Washington Sundar Help India Beat Zimbabwe By 23 Runs In Harare

Skipper Shubman Gill struck 66, while off-spinner Washington Sundar returned with 3/15 as India defeated Zimbabwe by 23 runs in the third T20I to take a 2-1 lead in five-match series on Wednesday. Electing to bat, India scored 182/4 with Gill (66, 49b, 7x4, 3x6) and Ruturaj Gaikwad (49, 28b, 4x4, 3x6) leading the way with contrasting knocks. For Zimbabwe, pacer Blessing Muzarabani (2/25) was the best bowler.

In reply, Zimbabwe made a late resurgence with Dion Myers' maiden T20I fifty in the company of Wellington Masakadza but only to fall short and were restricted for 159/6. The fourth T20I of the series is slated on Saturday. (Scorecard | Streaming)

India take on Zimbabwe in the third T20I which will be played today, July 10 at the Harare Sports Club. The first two games have been a great watch for any cricket enthusiast.

Get to know which key battle will dominate the 3rd T20I match, that will be played at the Harare Sports Club.

Zimbabwe Squad: Innocent Kaia, Wessly Madhevere, Brian Bennett, Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza(c), Johnathan Campbell, Clive Madande(w), Wellington Masakadza, Luke Jongwe, Blessing Muzarabani, Tendai Chatara, Brandon Mavuta, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Faraz Akram, Antum Naqvi

India Squad: Shubman Gill(c), Abhishek Sharma, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sanju Samson, Riyan Parag, Rinku Singh, Dhruv Jurel(w), Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed, Tushar Deshpande, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shivam Dube

Gautam Gambhir was appointed as the new head coach of Team India as the former India opener replaces Rahul Dravid in the hotseat.

Who will win today's match between Zimbabwe and India in the third T20I?

India have won the toss and have opted to bat.

Shubman Gill: We'll bat first. Hopefully the moisture will help us. We've got the WC back, Sanju, Jaiswal and Shivam are in. So is Khaleel, Mukesh rests for this one. We feel we have a balanced side

India (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill(c), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sanju Samson(w), Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Khaleel Ahmed

Zimbabwe (Playing XI) - Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wessly Madhevere, Brian Bennett, Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza (C), Johnathan Campbell, Clive Madande (WK), Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Tendai Chatara, Blessing Muzarabani.

Stark difference to the pitches used in the previous games. There is some grass but it is well rolled into the pitch. There are some cracks which signal that it it pretty dry. This might be a good batting surface, but batting would get tricky in the second innings if the sun is out and it will bake the surface. 160 could be a winning total on a track like this.

Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal have started off positively with a fifty-plus stand for the Men In Blue. Zimbabwe have been poor in the field and that hasn't helped their bowling.

Score after 5 overs

IND - 54/0

India lost Yashasvi Jaiswal for 32 in this phase as Zimbabwe fought back into the contest. However, they will be dreading to see Abhishek Sharma at the crease, who scored a century in the 2nd T20I.

Score after 10 overs

IND - 80/1

Indian batters Shubman Gill and Ruturaj Gaikwad have increased the scoring rate as IND look to post a huge total in Harare.

Score after 15 overs

IND - 127/2

Shubman Gill (66) and Ruturaj Gaikwad (49) helped India post a massive 182/4 in their 20 overs against a sloppy Zimbabwe team. The hosts dropped many catches and left few boundaries as the visitors capitalised.

We'll be back in a while for the Zimbabwe reply.

Zimbabwe lost three wickets in this phase with Avesh Khan taking two whereas Khaleel Ahmed taking one. Zimbabwe need 152 runs in 90 balls.

Score after 5 overs

ZIM - 31/3

The hosts lost the big wicket of Sikandar Raza in this phase as they look to chase down 183. Zimbabwe still need 123 runs in 60 balls.

Score after 10 overs

ZIM- 60/5

Clive Madande, Dion Mayers have put up a fifty-plus partnership for the sixth wicket as they require more 73 runs in 30 balls.

Score after 15 overs

ZIM - 110/5

Dion Mayers hit a maiden fifty as the hosts put on a brave fightback against India at Harare. Zimbabwe need 42 runs in 6 balls.

Some brilliant bowling performances with the bat and ball helped India beat Zimbabwe by 23 runs in the third T20I in Harare on Wednesday. Opting to bat first, India had posted a massive 182/4. In reply, Zimbabwe could only muster 159/6 in their 20 overs.

IND 182/4 (20)

ZIM 159/6 (20)

Definitely it feels very good, it was a crucial game for us, the way we started with the bat and ball was good. The wicket was a bit double-paced, the odd ball was gripping and it was not easy to hit the length balls, that's what we discussed with our bowlers. We know that if there is something in the wicket, it will be more with the new ball, and as the ball gets old it's a bit easier to score. Everyone is contributing and that's a good sign.

That's all from us tonight. The fourth T20I is on Saturday and well could decide where the series is headed.