HARARE: Zimbabwe shocks India before the celebration of winning the World Cup is over in the country. The Indian team led by Shubman Gill lost by 13 runs in the first match of the series in Harare. Except for Gill, none of the leading batsmen could hold on, making it impossible for India to overcome the small target of 116 runs. Zimbabwe leads 1-0 in the five-match series.

Score: Zimbabwe 115-9 (20), India 102-10(19.5)

Chasing a target of 116 runs, India lost opener Abhishek Sharma 0(4) in the first over itself. India was humbled when none of the leading batsmen could cross double figures apart from captain Shubman Gill 31(29). Ruturaj Gaikwad 7(9), Riyan Parag 2(3), Rinku Singh 0(2) and wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel 6(14) disappointed. Washington Sundar 27(34) held on till the last over, but there was no support at the other end.

Ravi Bishnoi 9(8) and Avesh Khan 16(12) struggled, while Mukesh Kumar0(3) was out for no runs. Khalil Ahmad 0*(1) remained notout. Tendai Chatara and captain Sikandar Raza took three wickets each for Zimbabwe. Brian Bennett, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani and Luke Jongwe took one wicket each.