India will take on Zimbabwe in the 1st T20I of the five-match series. This is the first international series after India won the 2024 T20 World Cup. A prediction and preview for the first India Zimbabwe T20.
India Vs Zimbabwe 1st T20I Preview
Having won a World Cup for the first time in 13 years, India moves on to their next challenge, against a team that did not qualify for the World Cup but nonetheless has quality in Zimbabwe.
The 2024 T20 World Cup winner travel to Zimbabwe for their first series as world champions. However, this is an entirely different team, filled with the next generation of players after some of the biggest stars of the India National Cricket Team retired. Under the leadership of a new captain, this is the team of the future that will carry the legacy of legends of the game like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.
On the other corner is Zimbabwe, a team that failed to qualify for the 2024 World Cup despite staking claim to being the second-best team in Africa. They will look to upset the world champion, which will be a massive deal despite the Indian team that is against them being a fresh one.
Ind Vs Zim 1st T20I Dream11: Match Details
- Match: India vs Zimbabwe, 1st T20I
- Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare, Zimbabwe
- Date & Time: Saturday, July 6, 4:30 PM (IST)/ 1:00 PM (local time)
- Live Broadcast and Streaming: Sony Sports Network, Sony Liv App & Website
IND VS ZIM Announced Squads
India Announced Squad
Shubman Gill (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Abhishek Sharma, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rinku Singh, Sanju Samson (wk), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Riyan Parag, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Khaleel Ahmed, Avesh Khan, Tushar Deshpande, Mukesh Kumar,
Zimbabwe Announced Squad
Sikandar Raza (C), Innocent Kaia, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Milton Shumba, Faraz Akram, Brian Bennett, Johnathan Campbell, Tendai Chatara, Luke Jongwe, Clive Madande (wk), Wessly Madhevere, Wellington Masakadza, Brandon Mavuta, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Dion Myers, Antum Naqvi
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IND Vs ZIM 1st T20I Pitch Report
This is a slow and sticky pitch to bat on. While the batter should be able to navigate the bowling and score some decent runs, spin bowlers rule the roost here. But it is not only the spinners, as pacers with a lot of variation in their pace and movement do well here as well.
The teams that bat first here do better as the pitch degrades and cracks as the match proceeds. The first-inning par score here is around 155.
IND Vs ZIM 1st T20I Weather Report
As the winters are in full swing in that part of the world, even the afternoons will not be as hot. On a bright and sunny day, the temperature will be a pleasant 25 degrees Celcius or less at the time of the match.
The winds will be low, and there is no cloud coverage and hence no rain. The dew will also be moderate.
IND VS ZIM Predicted Playing XI
India Predicted Playing XI
Shubman Gill (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Riyan Parag, Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Khaleel Ahmed, and Mukesh Kumar
Zimbabwe Predicted Playing XI
Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Milton Shumba, Sikandar Raza (C), Luke Jongwe, Johnathan Campbell, Clive Madande (wk), Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, and Dion Myers
IND vs SA Head to Head Record
- Matches Played: 08
- India Won: 06
- South Africa Won: 02
- No Result: 00
- First Played: June 12, 2010
- Last Played: November 6, 2022
India Vs Zimbabwe 1st T20I Dream11 Prediction
While this is a very young Indian team, the sheer quality of this squad still makes them one of the best teams in the world. Now, while Zimbabwe may have a lot of world-class talent and a team capable of doing big things, the fact is that they failed to make it to a 20-team World Cup.
While yes, this series should not be a whitewash like it might have been if some of India’s biggest stars were playing, this series, and this match, will still be won by India.
India Vs Zimbabwe Match Prediction: India will defeat Zimbabwe in the 1st T20I of the five-match series.
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