India will take on Zimbabwe in the 2nd 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 2nd T20I Preview
This is India’s first series after winning the 2024 T20 World Cup. On the other hand, Zimbabwe failed to even qualify for that tournament.
After winning the first-ever T20 World Cup in 2007, the Men in Blue won their second in 2024. Following the win, Rohit Sharma; Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja announced their retirement. Now looking to fill those massive shoes, a completely new squad will play against Zimbabwe. Though the Indian National Cricket Team in name, there are no overlaps between the squad on this tour and the squad that won the World Cup.
Meanwhile, Zimbabwe will be looking to overcome the shame of not qualifying for the T20 World Cup. After impressing in the 2022 T20 World Cup, which was (at the main stage) a 10-team tournament, the second-best ranked team in Africa failed to make it to the 20-team 2024 T20 World Cup. They will now look to build their stock back up with a win over a young Indian team.
Ind Vs Zim 2nd T20I Dream11: Match Details
- Match: India vs Zimbabwe, 2nd T20I
- Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare, Zimbabwe
- Date & Time: Saturday, July 7, 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), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Abhishek Sharma, Riyan Parag, Rinku Singh, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Washington Sundar, Sai Sudharsan, Ravi Bishnoi, Khaleel Ahmed, Harshit Rana, Avesh Khan, Tushar Deshpande, Mukesh Kumar,
Zimbabwe Announced Squad
Sikandar Raza (C), Innocent Kaia, Milton Shumba, Faraz Akram, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Brian Bennett, Tendai Chatara, Johnathan Campbell, Luke Jongwe, Clive Madande (wk), Wessly Madhevere, Brandon Mavuta, Blessing Muzarabani, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Dion Myers, Antum Naqvi,
IND Vs ZIM 2nd 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 2nd T20I Weather Report
A pleasant winter afternoon in Harare, the temperatures will be in the mid-20s at the time of the match. The humidity will also be low, making it a fine day to watch and play cricket.
There is absolutely no chance of rain on this bright and sunny day. Meanwhile, the winds will also be low.
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, 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, Dion Myers
IND vs SA Head To Head Record
- Matches Played: 09
- India Won: 07
- South Africa Won: 02
- No Result: 00
- First Played: June 12, 2010
- Last Played: July 6, 2024
India Vs Zimbabwe 2nd T20I Dream11 Prediction
Despite India going into this series with a young and experimental squad, these are still players who have proven themselves at a global platform like the IPL. On paper, India is still the stronger team than Zimbabwe.
While the Zimbabweans might look to take some advantage of the inexperience of the Men in Blue, it is unlikely that they will win this series, they might not even win a single game. With that being said, India will go into this and every other game of this five-game series
India Vs Zimbabwe 2nd T20I Dream11 Prediction: India will defeat Zimbabwe in the 2nd T20I of the five-match series
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