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Ashok Sharma makes India T20I debut against Zimbabwe in Harare

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 4:27 PM

Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Ashok Sharma makes India T20I debut against Zimbabwe in Harare

Summary

Ashok Sharma debuted for India in the T20I match against Zimbabwe in Harare on July 23. The Rajasthan pacer earned his cap after a standout domestic season and IPL performance, including being the highest wicket-taker in the 2025-26 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bowl first, citing the pitch conditions. India's bowling attack features three seamers and one spinner, with Sharma part of a balanced lineup alongside Mayank Yadav and Prince Yadav.

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•Ashok Sharma debuted in the T20I series against Zimbabwe.
•Iyer won the toss and chose to field first.
•Sharma was the highest wicket-taker in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
•He clocked 154.2 kmph in IPL 2026, the fastest delivery this season.
•India's squad features a mix of seamers and a specialist spinner.

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4:27 PMYahoo Sports — IND vs ZIM: Who is Ashok Sharma? Farmer's son makes India debut after 154.2 kmph IPL breakthrough

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Ashok Sharma debuted for India in the T20I against Zimbabwe in Harare. He earned his cap after a strong domestic and IPL performance. His journey began in a small village, supported by family sacrifice. Sharma impressed in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and IPL 2026. He is now part of India's balanced bowling attack.
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