Sanju Samson's Fifty and Dube's Cameo Propel India to 167/6 in Final T20I vs Zimbabwe

Sanju Samson's half-century and Shivam Dube's brisk cameo helped India post a competitive score of 167/6 in the final T20I against Zimbabwe. After being put to bat, early wickets put India under pressure, but a steady partnership between Samson and Parag, followed by Dube's late surge, propelled India. India aims to defend 168 to secure a 4-1 series victory.

Sanju Samson's half-century and a swift cameo from Shivam Dube lifted India to a total of 167/6 in their allotted 20 overs during the fifth and final T20I against Zimbabwe on Sunday. India needs to defend 168 runs to clinch the series 4-1.

After being sent in to bat by Zimbabwe, India got off to a flying start with opener Yashasvi Jaiswal smacking two sixes off Sikandar Raza's first over. However, Raza soon had his revenge, bowling Jaiswal out for 12. India stumbled to 13/1 inside the first over.

Abhishek Sharma and skipper Shubman Gill briefly stabilized the innings but both fell quickly, leaving India at 40/3. A crucial partnership between Samson and Riyan Parag steadied the ship, and Samson, with a 45-ball 58, was the standout. Late fireworks from Dube lifted India past the 150-run mark, ensuring a competitive total. Top bowlers for Zimbabwe included Blessing Muzarabani with figures of 2/19.