India successfully chase a target of 115 against Zimbabwe, reaching it with 4.2 overs to spare after a dramatic collapse early in the innings. India lose four wickets for just 19 runs, leaving them in a precarious position while pursuing the low total.
Deepti Sharma and debutant Niki Prasad then rebuild the innings through a decisive partnership. The pair stabilise the chase and steadily increase the scoring rate, turning the match around from a situation that looked likely to end in defeat. ESPN Cricinfo reports an 82-run partnership between the two batters, highlighting the scale of their recovery.
Across the outlets, the central storyline is consistent: the top-order falters, but the chase is completed thanks to Deepti and Prasad’s stand, with India ultimately getting home comfortably despite the early setbacks.
