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IND vs ZIM T20I Match Preview: The T20 series between India and Zimbabwe is going to start from July 23 in Harare. After losing consecutive series against Ireland and England, Team India will enter this tour with the hope of a comeback. Considering the recent performance, Zimbabwe team will also show its game in the field with the intention of presenting a tough challenge to India. In the first match to be held on Thursday, Team India won the toss and decided to bowl first.

What is Zimbabwe's biggest strength?

The biggest plus point for Zimbabwe is the excellent performance of its fast bowlers. The team's main bowler Blessing Muzarabani has taken 17 wickets in 9 matches this year at an economy rate of 7.17. Richard Ngarava and Brad Evans are already present in the team to support him.

Not much change in India's batting order

India's batting unit is almost the same as the one that played against Ireland and England. The only difference is that Sanju Samson is not a part of this team. The team's aim will be to get back on the winning track, but it will not be easy for India to take Zimbabwe lightly.

All eyes will be on Vaibhav Suryavanshi

Young batsman Vaibhav Suryavanshi is one of the most talked about players of this tour. Vaibhav, who showed his talent in the Under-19 World Cup, did not have a special tour to England. Now under the supervision of VVS Laxman and support staff, he will get a good opportunity to showcase his talent and gain confidence.

India has hope from fast bowlers

This group of young fast bowlers of India is also in the news. Bowlers like Mayank Yadav, Ashok Sharma, Prince Yadav and Yash Thakur are known for their speed. This series is also considered a good opportunity for the Indian team to prepare future fast bowling options.

Special attention will be kept on these players in the match

Tilak Verma

Tilak Verma scored a quick half-century in the fifth T20 against England, but his performance against spin bowling remains a matter of concern. His average of 21.6 and strike rate of 108.54 has been the lowest among Indian batsmen who have played at least 100 balls against spin in T20 cricket this year. Despite being the vice-captain, he will be expected to perform better in this series.

Wesley Madhevere

Wesley Madhevere has returned to the Zimbabwe T20 team after more than a year. Although his strike rate in T20 has been 114, he has batted well in recent months in ODIs and Tests. The selectors hope that he will continue this form in T20 also.

Milton Shumba out of the series

Zimbabwe batsman Milton Shumba has been ruled out of the entire series due to a hamstring injury. Innocent Kaiya has been included in the team in his place. Whereas fast bowler Newman Nyamahuri is ready to return after recovering from injury. There will be a competition between Wesley Madhevere and Dion Myers for the place in the top order.

Ind vs Zim Pitch Report: How is the pitch before the match?

The bowlers are expected to get good pace and bounce on the Harare Sports Club pitch. The team winning the toss can bowl first. Fast bowlers may get early help due to cold weather. Recently, 186 runs was the highest score in the series played against Bangladesh, but this time the conditions are likely to be better for the batsmen.

Ind vs Zim Weather Update: How will the weather be in Harare?

It is expected to be sunny in Harare on Thursday. Meaning the match will be completed and there is no remote possibility of rain. The temperature in Harare on Thursday could be around 25°C, which is absolutely normal according to the players.

Zimbabwe's probable playing XI

Brian Bennett

Tadivanshe Marumani (wicketkeeper)

deon myers

Wesley Madhevere

Sikandar Raza (Captain)

Ryan Burl

brad evans

Wellington Masakadja

Newman Nyamhuri

Richard Ngarawa

Blessing Muzarabani

India's probable playing XI

Abhishek Sharma

Vaibhav Suryavanshi

Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper)

Shreyas Iyer (Captain)

Tilak Verma

Rinku Singh

Shivam Dubey

Harsh Dubey

Prince Yadav

Mayank Yadav

Yash Thakur / Ashok Sharma

Harare pitch report and weather

IND vs ZIM: Statistics and Records

• Zimbabwe has recorded all three of its T20 wins against India at the Harare Sports Club. Sikandar Raza has been a part of all three of those wins.
• On the last tour, India had scored 234 runs for 2 wickets on the same ground, which is the highest T20 score in Harare among Test playing nations.
• In this match, Abhishek Sharma scored the first century of his T20 international career.