Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gil Shine in India’s Victory Against Zimbabwe
The recent fourth T20 International between India and Zimbabwe witnessed a spectacular performance by Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill. The duo’s magnificent 156-run partnership led India to a convincing 10-wicket victory, making it India’s second-highest stand in T20I run-chases history.
Chasing a target of 153 runs, Jaiswal and Gill showcased exceptional teamwork and skill, guiding India to triumph with 28 balls to spare. This partnership falls just behind their own record of 165 runs against West Indies in Lauderhill last year during a successful chase of 179 runs.
Highest partnerships for India in T20I run-chases (any wicket)
- 165 – Yashasvi Jaiswal & Shubman Gill vs WI, Lauderhill, 2023
- 156* – Yashasvi Jaiswal & Shubman Gill vs ZIM, Harare, 2024
- 130 – Shikhar Dhawan & Rishabh Pant vs WI, Chennai, 2018
- 123 – Rohit Sharma & KL Rahul vs ENG, Old Trafford, 2018
This victory underscores India’s prowess in T20I matches, marking the fifth instance of a 150-plus opening stand. The highest in this category remains a 165-run partnership between Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul against Sri Lanka at Indore in 2017.
150-plus opening stands for India in T20Is
- 165 – Rohit Sharma & KL Rahul vs SL, Indore, 2017
- 165 – Yashasvi Jaiswal & Shubman Gill vs WI, Lauderhill, 2023
- 160 – Rohit Sharma & Shikhar Dhawan vs IRE, Dublin, 2018
- 158 – Rohit Sharma & Shikhar Dhawan vs NZ, Delhi, 2017
- 156* – Yashasvi Jaiswal & Shubman Gill vs ZIM, Harare, 2024
Notably, this match marks only the fifth time in T20I history that a team successfully chased a 150-plus target without losing any wickets. Jaiswal’s unbeaten 93 and Gill’s unbeaten 58 exemplified exceptional synergy and dominance throughout their innings.
Successful 150-plus run-chases without losing a wicket
- PAK vs ENG, Karachi, 2022 (target: 200)
- NZ vs PAK, Hamilton, 2016 (target: 169)
- ENG vs IND, Adelaide, 2022 (target: 169)
- IND vs ZIM, Harare, 2024 (target: 153)
- PAK vs IND, Dubai, 2021 (target: 152)
Jaiswal and Gill’s stellar performance against Zimbabwe now holds a special place in India’s T20I batting records, solidifying their position as key players capable of leading India to victory in challenging situations.
