The five-match T20I series against Zimbabwe kicks off at Harare Sports Club on Saturday (July 6).
Pitch and Weather Conditions
The Harare Sports Club pitch is known for offering balanced conditions, providing assistance to both batsmen and bowlers. Seamers might find early movement, while spinners could come into play as the match progresses. The weather forecast indicates clear skies with no rain interruptions expected, promising a full match of exciting cricket.
Team Previews
India:
Coming off a triumphant T20 World Cup campaign, India fields a new-look team for this series. Shubman Gill will captain the side, with young talents like Rinku Singh, Tushar Deshpande, and Harshit Rana eager to showcase their skills. Absent for the first two matches are Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, and Shivam Dube due to their recent World Cup involvement.
Zimbabwe:
Zimbabwe, having missed out on T20 World Cup 2024 qualification, is keen to bounce back after a 1-4 series defeat against Bangladesh. Captained by Sikandar Raza, the team includes key players like Wesley Madhevere and Blessing Muzarabani, aiming to challenge the Indian side and gain momentum.
Key Players
India:
- Shubman Gill: Leading the team with his stellar batting prowess.
- Ruturaj Gaikwad: Fresh off an impressive IPL season with 583 runs.
- Abhishek Sharma: Known for his explosive batting and useful off-spin.
Zimbabwe:
- Sikandar Raza: The captain and experienced all-rounder.
- Wesley Madhevere: Key batsman with potential match-winning capabilities.
- Blessing Muzarabani: Spearheading the bowling attack with his pace.
ZIM vs IND Dream 11 Prediction: India vs Zimbabwe Dream11 Team
Wicketkeepers: Dhruv Jurel
Batters: Shubman Gill, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Wesley Madhevere
All-rounders: Sikandar Raza, Washington Sundar, Abhishek Sharma, Brian Bennett
Bowlers: Khaleel Ahmed, Ravi Bishnoi, Blessing Muzarabani
Captain: Shubman Gill, Vice-Captain: Sikandar Raza
IND vs ZIM Team News
India:
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, and Shivam Dube will miss the first two matches due to their involvement in the recent T20 World Cup.
Zimbabwe:
No major injury concerns reported, with a full squad available for selection.
India Probable XI: Shubman Gill (c), Abhishek Sharma, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Riyan Parag, Rinku Singh, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Khaleel Ahmed, Mukesh Kumar.
Zimbabwe Probable XI: Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Sikandar Raza (c), Johnathan Campbell, Antum Naqvi, Clive Madande (wk), Wesley Madhevere, Luke Jongwe, Faraz Akram, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani.