India vs Zimbabwe LIVE Score, T20 World Cup 2026: Abhishek Sharma Slams Fifty, Joined By Suryakumar Yadav As India Lose Ishan Kishan
Axar Patel and Sanju Samson are in for Washington Sundar and Rinku Singh, informed India captain Suryakumar Yadav at the toss.Suryakumar also said, "Happy with the decision, were looking to bat first. Boys are ready. Mood in the camp is relaxed. The way he spoke in the huddle (Hardik), experienced player, he knows what he brings to the table. Team required that and I think we'll have a good day tonight. Even if you win or lose, you learn something out of it. Just forget what happened in the last game. Play the same way as you've been playing last whole year. Enjoy the game and forget everything. Be fearless."Despite calls to rest Abhishek Sharma against Zimbabwe, former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has issued a strong plea to the Indian team management. Faf has thrown his weight behind Abhishek, saying that the management should give him a few more chances before making any decision."There will be 1000 opinions, 50 coaches. Everyone will want to give their 5 cents to Abhishek and the way he should bat. And it's a tough place to be if you're a young guy, 25 years old, in your first World Cup with so many expectations. He has bossed the last year, smashed every bowling attack all over the place," du Plessis told ESPNcricinfo."He has been unbelievable the last two-three years in the IPL. He whacks bowling attacks all over the ground. He is the newer generation of T20 cricketer who doesn't actually have to worry about defence. He has so many attacking options. The key for him now is, how do you keep the noise out? How do you make sure you focus on your strengths, your game, and keep your mind as clear as possible? Because there is a lot of noise going on when a player is in this state. I have no doubt, give him a couple more innings, the youngster will come through, and he will have an amazing innings somewhere in this World Cup," he added.Former India batter Virender Sehwag has urged the team management to drop Abhishek Sharma for the game against Zimbabwe. He feels India should pick players based on form for the must-win match."If I was there, I would have given Abhishek Sharma a break and try Sanju Samson instead. This is the only match where you can try, because if India lose this game, then they are out. Since this is such an important match, India have to pick their best playing XI on the basis of form," Sehwag said during a discussion on Cricbuzz.Former India captain Anil Kumble has warned the Suryakumar Yadav-led side not to take Zimbabwe lightly. He also urged the team to play their natural, aggressive brand of cricket."India need to play their natural, aggressive brand of cricket against Zimbabwe. But Zimbabwe are going to be a tough opponent, and they must be respected. They have delivered some strong performances. They beat Australia. They chased down 179 against Sri Lanka on Sri Lankan soil."They have convincingly beaten Australia. Their top four batters have been in excellent form. Their tall fast bowlers, Blessing Muzarabani and Brad Evans, have been outstanding with the ball, especially in the powerplay," Kumble said on JioHotstar.
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