Raipur: India thrashed Zimbabwe by 92 runs in the third and final match here on Tuesday to sweep the T20I series 3-0.
After winning the toss and electing to bat, India posted a formidable 216/7 in 20 overs, with Harmanpreet and Shafali leading the charge. In reply, Zimbabwe could manage only 124/7 in their allotted 20 overs. India's bowlers maintained control and restricted the visitors to secure a comprehensive victory.
Sharne Mayers top scored for the visitors with 60 off 49 balls with four boundaries and as many sixes.
Nandani Sharma took 3/18 from her four overs.
Earlier, Shafali Verma (69 off 37) and Harmanpreet Kaur (91 not out off 41) blazed their way to rapid half-centuries as India posted a big total.
India's disciplined bowling performance ensured Zimbabwe remained well short of the target.
With the victory, India completed a 3-0 clean sweep, having won the first two T20Is as well. The 92-run margin was also India's biggest victory by runs at home in women's T20 internationals, capping a dominant performance in the series.
Brief scores:
India Women’s 216/7 in 20 overs (Shafali Verma 69, Harmanpreet Kaur 91 not out; Beloved Biza 3/50) beat Zimbabwe 124/7 in 20 overs (Sharne Mayers 60, Beloved Biza 44; Nandani Sharma 3/18) by 92 runs.
(With inputs from PTI & ANI)
