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Fans criticize India's T20I opening pair after series win over Zimbabwe

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 6:08 PM

Last updated Jul 25, 2026

Fans criticize India's T20I opening pair after series win over Zimbabwe

Summary

India secured a 2-0 lead in their T20I series against Zimbabwe with a comprehensive 90-run victory on July 25, 2026. Despite the win, the opening partnership of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Abhishek Sharma faced scrutiny for their consistent struggles, as Sooryavanshi fell for 18 and Sharma for 8. The pair's performance has led to online criticism regarding their shot selection and overall technique, raising questions about their effectiveness as openers moving forward. India will aim to clinch the series by securing a victory in the third match.

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By the Numbers

•India leads the T20I series against Zimbabwe 2-0.
•Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 18 runs; Abhishek Sharma scored 8.
•Fans criticized the duo for poor shot selection.
•The partnership lasted only 11 deliveries in the latest match.
•India seeks to secure a series sweep in the final game.

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6:08 PMYahoo Sports — Vaibhav Sooryavanshi-Abhishek Sharma opening partnership yet to find it feet: Fans critical of India's T20I opening pair despite series win vs Zimbabwe

What they're saying

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With Abhishek Sharma once again getting dismissed cheaply, it is clear that the partnership with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has yet to find its feet with the ICT, and the fans aren't accepting it.
— Yahoo Sports

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