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IND vs ZIM T20: Washington Sundar's Performance Led India to Victory, Became Player of the Match

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Preeti Soni

Thanks to the robust overall performance of captain Shubman Gill and all-rounder Washington Sundar, India without difficulty defeated Zimbabwe with inside the 3rd T20 match. Batting first on this match, India scored 182 runs for four wickets. In response, Zimbabwe's group ought to best rating 159 runs for six wickets. Captain Shubman Gill (66) was the top scorer of the match. Washington Sundar, who took three wickets, was named Player of the Match.

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What did Washington Sundar say

Washington Sundar

IND vs ZIM: After the victory, Washington Sundar said that he needs to give his 100 percent to stake a claim for the place of spin all-rounder in India's T20 team. This place has become vacant in the Indian team after Ravindra Jadeja's retirement. Ravindra Jadeja has said goodbye to this format after the T20 World Cup.

Off-spinner Washington Sundar has performed well so far in the ongoing 5-match series against Zimbabwe. He said, 'I need to perform well consistently. I have to focus on what I am good at and what I can do. I need to give my 100 percent every day. I have not compromised on this either.'

24-year-old Washington Sundar has played 3 matches so far in the current series against Zimbabwe. He has taken 6 wickets in these three matches and has also scored 27 runs. Overall, Sundar has played 46 T20s, 19 ODIs and 4 Test matches for India.

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'I need to give my 100 percent'

Washington Sundar

When asked if he is ready to replace Jadeja in his absence? To this Sundar said, I need to perform well in what I am good at and what I can do. I need to give my 100 percent every day. I have not compromised on this. I need to perform well where I am good and capable. I am here because of the preparation and I believe in my talent. Representing India is a big opportunity for me and I consider myself lucky for it. I have to continue my work and keep preparing and keep getting better. This way everything will be fine.

India takes lead in series

Shubhman Gill

The Shubhman Gill-led Indian team has taken a 2-1 lead in the T20 series against Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe defeated India in the first match, but Team India made a comeback and won the next two matches. The last two matches of the series between the two teams will be played in Harare on Saturday and Sunday.

Washington Sundar