Deepti Sharma, Niki Prasad guide India past Zimbabwe in T20I

India defeated Zimbabwe by four wickets in the first T20I held in Raipur. Despite a shaky start, losing four wickets for just 19 runs, India reached their target of 115 runs with 4.2 overs remaining. The recovery was led by Deepti Sharma, who scored 49 runs, and debutant Niki Prasad, who added 39 runs, together forming an 82-run partnership for the fifth wicket. Earlier, Zimbabwe set a total of 114 for 5 in their innings, with Sharne Mayers making 43 not out.

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