Delhi: The 5-match T20I series between India and Zimbabwe is on the verge of starting, the first match of which will be played in Harare on Saturday, i.e. 6 July. Team India will be led by star opener Shubman Gill, while dashing all-rounder Sikandar Raza will lead Zimbabwe. India's young brigade will face the hosts without experienced players. Under the guidance of former legendary batsman VVS Laxman, the Indian team is all set to take on Zimbabwe. Before that, let's take a look at the head to head record between India and Zimbabwe –

Zimbabwe has always been considered a much weaker team than India, but they have given a tough fight to Team India in the last 5 T20 matches. Zimbabwe has won 2 out of its last 5 matches against India, while Team India has won 3 matches. Also, both the teams have clashed with each other a total of 8 times. Team India has won 6 out of these 8 matches, while Zimbabwe has won 2.

How has been Team India's performance in Harare?

India has played a total of 7 T20 matches at Harare Sports Club, out of which they have won 5 matches. Team India-Zimbabwe last played a match here in 2016, when the guests won the 3-match series 2-1.

A total of 41 T20I matches have been played on this ground. During this time, Zimbabwe has won 9 out of 38 matches here. Apart from this, the team batting first has won 23 times and the team batting later has won 18 times.

Team India for the first and second T20 matches against Zimbabwe: Shubman Gill (captain), Rituraj Gaikwad, Abhishek Sharma, Rinku Singh, Dhruv Jurel (wicketkeeper), Riyan Parag, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Khalil Ahmed, Mukesh Kumar, Tushar Deshpande, Sai Sudarshan, Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper) and Harshit Rana.

Zimbabwe Cricket Team: Sikandar Raza (captain), Akram Faraz, Bennett Bryan, Campbell Jonathan, Chatara Tendai, Jongwe Luke, Kaya Innocent, Madande Clive, Madhevere Wesley, Marumani Tadiwanashe, Masakadza Wellington, Mavuta Brandon, Muzarabani Blessing, Myers Dion, Naqvi Antum, Ngarava Richard and Shumba Milton.