India Clinches T20I Series with Dominant Win Over Zimbabwe

India has triumphed over Zimbabwe by 42 runs in the final T20I in Harare, clinching the series 4-1. Mukesh Kumar's exceptional four-wicket haul and Sanju Samson's composed half-century were pivotal to the victory.

India defeated Zimbabwe by 42 runs in the fifth and final T20I at Harare, securing the series 4-1 on Sunday. A fine four-wicket spell by Mukesh Kumar and a critical half-century by Sanju Samson highlighted the match.

Chasing 168 runs, Zimbabwe faced early setbacks with pacer Mukesh Kumar clean bowling Wessly Madhevere for a duck. Despite resistance from Brian Bennett and Tadinawanashe Marumani, Kumar struck again, dismissing Bennett for 10 runs.

Zimbabwe's struggle continued as India's bowlers dominated. Washington Sundar and Abhishek Sharma took vital wickets, restricting Zimbabwe to 125 all out in 18.3 overs. Earlier, Samson's 58 off 45 balls and Shivam Dube's quick 26 helped India set a challenging target of 167/6.