Cricket-Samson, Kumar help India to 42-run win over Zimbabwe


India players celebrate with the series trophy after the fifth T20 international cricket match between Zimbabwe and India at Harare Sports Club in Harare on Sunday, July 14, 2024. - AFP

(Reuters) - Middle-order batter Sanju Samson struck a brisk 58 from 45 balls and seamer Mukesh Kumar took 4-22 as India defeated Zimbabwe by 42 runs at the Harare Sports Club on Sunday to complete a 4-1 victory in their five-game T20 International series.

After being sent in to bat by their hosts, a youthful India without several regulars posted 167 for six in their 20 overs before restricting Zimbabwe to 125 all out in reply to complete a comfortable win.

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