1st match of three twenty20 international match series between India and Zimbabwe has been played on 18th June 2016 on Saturday. Putting into bat first by India, Zimbabwe managed to put huge totals of 170 runs in 20 overs. E Chigumbura played well and smashed quick 54* runs of just 26 balls with 7 massive sixes.in his brave inning. Last balls finished match ended in favor of Zimbabwe and India lost the match by just 2 runs. Elton Chigumbura declared man of the match for his brave inning of 54* runs in 26 balls.

Earlier, India won the toss and put Zimbabwe into bat first. Zimbabwe made good start with CJ Chibhabha and H Masakadza initially. Both added 20 and 25 runs respectively before left the field. In middle overs MN Waller played well and contributed quick 30 of 21 runs. E Chigumbura finished with lest overs cameo and smashed fast 54* runs of just 26 balls with 7 towring sixes and put Zimbabwe on good score of 170 runs in 20 overs.

Following target of 171 runs, India lost inform KL Rahul on very first ball of ining and India were in trouble. Mandeep Singh and AT Rayudu took the charge in hand and played good cricket initiallly. Mandeep Singh played well and contributed well 31 runs. MK Pandey came in middle and plaed superb inning of 48 runs in middle overs. Match turned into interesting situation and India needed 4 runs on last ball to win. MS Dhoni were on strike and managed to score just 1 runs and India lost the match just by 2 runs on last ball finished match.

Man of the match :- Elton Chigumbura (Zimbabwe)
Series - Zimbabwe led the 3-match series 1-0
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