India completes series sweep against Zimbabwe despite five dropped catches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 6:05 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
In the third T20I at Harare Sports Club on July 26, India defeated Zimbabwe by 35 runs, clinching a 3-0 series victory. India scored 193 runs while Zimbabwe managed 157/7. Despite the win, India's performance in the field raised concerns as they dropped five catches during the match. Key fielding errors occurred from players including Mayank Yadav, Ishan Kishan, and Tilak Varma. The subpar fielding performance highlights ongoing issues ahead of future contests, particularly with the 2027 ICC World Cup in focus.
- •India completed a 3-0 series sweep against Zimbabwe
- •India scored 193 and restricted Zimbabwe to 157/7
- •Five dropped catches marked India's fielding performance
- •Key drops included two from Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma
- •Match took place on July 26 at Harare Sports Club
- 6:05 PMYahoo Sports — Poor fielding continues for Team India as five dropped catches mar IND vs ZIM 3rd T20I despite series sweep
"While India managed to win the match by 35 runs and complete their whitewash, multiple lousy catch drops prove that the fielding is still less than optimal for the Men in Blue.
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