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Shreyas Iyer leads India to series win over Zimbabwe with aggressive strategy

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 9:25 PM

Last updated Jul 25, 2026

Shreyas Iyer leads India to series win over Zimbabwe with aggressive strategy

Summary

India secured a 2-0 lead in the T20I series against Zimbabwe after a 90-run victory in the second match on July 25. Batting first, India posted 219/5, spearheaded by Ishan Kishan's 81 and Tilak Varma's unbeaten 60. The bowlers then restricted Zimbabwe to 129 all out in 17.5 overs. Shreyas Iyer praised the team's fearless approach that allowed players to express themselves on the field. India's preparations for the final match are uncertain as fast bowler Prince Yadav sustained a hamstring injury during the innings.

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By the Numbers

•India posted 219/5 after an early batting struggle.
•Kishan scored 81 runs; Varma contributed 60 not out.
•Zimbabwe was bowled out for 129 in 17.5 overs.
•Prince Yadav's hamstring injury may affect the final match.
•The series continues with one match remaining.

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9:25 PMYahoo Sports — ‘It's all about the attitude’: Shreyas Iyer hails fearless young India after first series win as captain

What they're saying

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India secured a dominant series victory against Zimbabwe under Shreyas Iyer's leadership. Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma's aggressive batting propelled India to a substantial total. The bowlers then effectively restricted Zimbabwe to a manageable score in the second match. This series win highlighted the young team's positive and attacking approach to the game.
— Yahoo Sports

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