In a T20 International in Raipur, India chased a modest 115 runs against Zimbabwe. After slipping to 19 for 4, the innings was revived by an 82‑run partnership between seasoned all‑rounder Deepti Sharma and debutant Niki Prasad.
The partnership steered India to a four‑wicket victory with 4.2 overs remaining, and the team reached the target despite the early collapse, having lost four wickets for just 19 runs.
It was the first T20 International of the series, and the win underscored India's ability to recover after early setbacks. The successful chase demonstrated depth in the batting line‑up, with the young debutant contributing significantly alongside the veteran.