Producer: Peuli Bakshi
Batting first, Zimbabwe's Wessly Madhevere, Brian Bennett and Dion Myers scored 20+ runs each, powering Madhevere, Brian Bennett, and Dion
Clive Madande top-scored for his side with an unbeaten 29, leading them to a total of 115/9 in 20 overs.
Ravi Bishnoi's impressive figures of 4/13 (4) helped India restrict Zimbabwe to a low total at the Harare Sports Club.
During India's chase, skipper Shubman Gill's 31 gave his side a good start, but wickets kept falling from the other side.
Abhishek Sharma had a disappointing T20I debut on July 6, as the opener was dismissed for a golden duck.
Washington Sundar's 27 (34) and Avesh Khan's late innings of 16 (12) helped bring India close to the target but they could only make 102.
Zimbabwe skipper Sikandar Raza shone with 3/25 (4), helping to bundle out India with 1 ball remaining. He also chipped in 17 runs earlier.
Tendai Chatara also registered a three- fer, conceding just 16 runs, leading to a 13-run win against the men in blue.