While Zimbabwe stunned India in the first T20I, the visitors thrashed them by 100 runs to level the series on Sunday.
Preview
After scripting a remarkable turnaround with a 100-run win in the second T20I, Shubman Gill and Co. will aim to take the lead in the series as they set to face hosts Zimbabwe (ZIM) for the third T20I, which is slated to take place on July 10 at Harare Sports Club.
The Men in Blue suffered a shocking 13-run defeat in the opening encounter; however, the Indian (IND) team made a resounding comeback, with star-opeing batter Abhishek Sharma’s 46-ball century grabbing the headlines. Team India racked up mammoth 234 runs before bundling out Sikandar Raza and Co. cheaply to level up the series by 1-1.
Meanwhile, the Indian team sets to make a few changes in the next game as T20 World Cup-winning members, with the likes of Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Shivam Dube joining the squad who will dominate proceedings in the upcoming game. It will be interesting to see who makes way for them.
While Zimbabwe stunned the defending T20 World Cup winners by 100 runs in the opening T20I, the Shubman Gill-led new-look young team thrashed them by 100 runs to level up the series on Sunday. The Men in Blue blasted the highest team total ever recorded in a T20I in Harare—a whopping 234 runs—and routed the hosts for 134.
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Match Information
Probable PlayingXI
Zimbabwe
I Kaia, D Myers, W Madhevere, Brian Bennett, Sikandar Raza(C), Johnathan Campbell, Clive Madande, WP Masakadza, LM Jongwe, B Muzarabani, TL Chatara
Bench: T Marumani, M Shumba, Antum Naqvi, B Mavuta, M Faraz Akram, R Ngarava
India
Shubman Gill(C), RD Gaikwad, Sai Sudharsan, R Parag, RK Singh, Abhishek Sharma, Washington Sundar, DC Jurel, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar
Bench: SV Samson, JM Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, S Dubey, KK Ahmed, TU Deshpande, H Rana
Injury News
Will be added when there is an update. However, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson and Shivam Dube joined the squad.
Pitch Report
The surface at Harare Sports Club traditionally favors batters and spinners. In the second T20I, the wicket wasn’t watered before the game. So, it behaved like a belter where the batters enjoyed stellar success in the first innings.
Captains: 8
Abhishek Sharma IND | all
The explosive southpaw played a pivotal role in India’s stellar outing in the second T20I. He hammered a sensational 46-ball ton and is expected to dominate the hosts in this match.
Ravi Bishnoi IND | bowl
The wily leg spinner has bamboozled the Zimbabwean batters with his guile in this series. Bishnoi, who has varied his length and pace wisely, could once again be a headache for the Chevrons.
Sikandar Raza ZIM | all
Despite failing with the bat, Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza has been effective with the ball, earning the most points from the hosts side. Considering his all-round attributes, Raza is a must-pick for this game.
Rinku Singh IND | BAT
Rinku Singh is the HOT PICK for India. Rinku hammered 48 runs off just 22 deliveries in the second T20I against Zimbabwe and the highlight of his innings were the five towering sixes
Riyan Parag IND | BAT
Riyan Parag was in devastating form with the bat for the Royals in IPL 2024 and will be looking to cement a place in India’s middle-order.
Blessing Muzarabani ZIM | bowl
Blessing Muzarabani is an exciting right-arm fast bowler who has bagged 62 wickets in 52 outings for Zimbabwe at a strike rate of 18.5 and economy of 7.29.
Luke Jongwe ZIM | bowl
Luke Jongwe is a wicket-taker in the T20 format and will be key with the ball for Zimbabwe. Jongwe has bagged 66 wickets in 57 T20I innings at a strike rate of 15.4.
Avoid Player Message: 8
Milton Shumba: ZIM | BAT
Harshit Rana: IND | BOWL
DISCLAIMER
This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.