Daijiworld Media Network – Harare

Harare, Jul 27: India completed a 3-0 clean sweep of the T20 International series against Zimbabwe with a 35-run victory in the third and final match in Harare on Sunday, while also reclaiming the No. 1 spot in the ICC Men's T20I rankings.

Chasing a target of 193, Zimbabwe finished on 157 for seven in their allotted 20 overs, falling 35 runs short.

For India, pacer Mayank Yadav starred with the ball, claiming three wickets, while Yash Thakur picked up two wickets to restrict the hosts.

Earlier, after electing to bat, India posted 192 for five in 20 overs.

Vaibhav Sooravanshi top-scored with a blistering 81 off 49 balls, anchoring the innings with an attacking knock. Ishan Kishan chipped in with 29 runs from 26 deliveries.

Brad Evans was the pick of the Zimbabwe bowlers, taking two wickets.

With the comprehensive series victory, India also returned to the top of the ICC Men's T20I rankings, displacing England from the No. 1 position.

England had earlier overtaken the reigning T20 World Cup champions following their recent 4-0 series victory, but India's dominant performance in Zimbabwe helped them regain the top ranking.