India Crushes Zimbabwe by 90 Runs to Seal T20I Series in Harare; West Indies Bat Solidly on Day 1 Against Pakistan
India takes an unassailable 2-0 lead against Zimbabwe, while Kavem Hodge's unbeaten half-century anchored the West Indies' innings on the opening day of their Test against Pakistan.
The story
India secured a dominant 90-run victory over Zimbabwe in the second T20I at the Harare Sports Club, clinching the three-match series with a game to spare. Opting to bat first, India posted a formidable 219/5, largely thanks to explosive half-centuries from Ishan Kishan (81 off 44 balls) and Tilak Varma (60 not out off 29 balls). Kishan and Varma built a crucial 94-run partnership for the fourth wicket, propelling India past the 200-run mark. In response, Zimbabwe started brightly with Brian Bennett scoring 32 off 19 deliveries, but the hosts quickly lost wickets in clusters and were eventually bowled out for 129 in 17.5 overs. Abhishek Sharma led the Indian bowling attack with three wickets, ensuring India's first series win under captain Shreyas Iyer.
Meanwhile, in the Caribbean, West Indies reached 194/3 at stumps on Day 1 of the first Test against Pakistan at the Brian Lara Stadium. After winning the toss and electing to bat, the West Indies displayed resilience on a tricky surface. Kavem Hodge was the anchor, remaining unbeaten on 83, while Shai Hope provided solid support with 39 not out. Mohammad Abbas was the pick of the Pakistani bowlers, claiming two wickets for 44 runs.
Latest results
| Match | Format | Result | Star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe vs India, 2nd T20I | T20I | India won by 90 runs | Ishan Kishan (81 runs) |
| West Indies vs Pakistan, 1st Test, Day 1 | Test | Stumps, Day 1 - West Indies 194/3 | Kavem Hodge (83*) |
| Namibia vs Netherlands, 118th Match | ODI | Netherlands won by 58 runs | Bas de Leede (Player of the Match) |
Series in play
India tour of Zimbabwe 2026. India lead the three-match T20I series 2-0
Pakistan tour of West Indies 2026. 1st Test, Day 1 - West Indies 194/3
Tables that matter
| Competition | Position | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings | 1. India (268 rating points) | India currently leads the T20I team rankings. |
| ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings | 1. India (116 rating points) | India retains the top spot in the ODI rankings. |
| ICC Men's Test Team Rankings | 1. Australia (131 rating points) | Australia holds the top position in Test cricket. |
| ICC World Test Championship (2025-27) | 1. Australia (87.50%), 2. South Africa (75.00%), 3. New Zealand (72.22%) | South Africa are the current WTC champions, having won the 2025 final. |
What we'll be watching
- Zimbabwe vs India, 3rd T20I, on July 26 at Harare Sports Club (11:00 UTC)
- West Indies vs Pakistan, 1st Test, Day 2, on July 26 at Brian Lara Stadium (14:00 UTC)
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