In the first T20I of the series, Zimbabwe’s Luke Jongwe celebrated Dhruv Jurel’s dismissal with a unique boot-call gesture, marking a standout moment. Jurel's mistimed shot off Jongwe saw India struggling at 43-5. Zimbabwe posted 115-9, with contributions from Madhevere, Bennett, and Madande. Ravi Bishnoi's four wickets shone for India, but Sundar’s efforts weren't enough as India fell short in their chase. Zimbabwe’s disciplined bowling, led by Raza and Chatara, sealed India's defeat.
