India is all set to face Zimbabwe in the fifth T20 match of the five-match T20 series, which will be played at Harare Sports Club on July 14.
Team Overview:
India has a 3-1 lead in this series so far. In the first match, Zimbabwe defeated India by 13 runs in an upset.
In the second match, India outclassed Zimbabwe, putting 234 runs on the board and losing two wickets. Abhishek Sharma scored a hundred on just 47 balls. Apart from this, Ruturaj Gaikwad scored 77, while Rinku Singh scored 48.
Chasing the massive target, Zimbabwe could only score 134 runs. In the third match, India scored 182 runs for the loss of four wickets, while Zimbabwe could only score 159 runs. India won this match by 23 runs.
India defeated Zimbabwe in the fourth T20 by ten wickets. Zimbabwe scored 152 runs in the allotted overs. India chased the target in 15.2 overs without losing any wickets. Jaiswal scored 93 runs, while Shubman Gill scored 53.
This is a new and young team in India, and no one is on the team from the T20 World Cup squad. Shubman Gill is leading the India team.
On the other hand, Zimbabwe upset India in the first match. Sikandar Raza is leading the young Zimbabwe side.
Key Players:
India: Ꮪhubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Shivam Dube, Ravi Bishnoi, Rinku Singh
Zimbabwe: Sikandar Raza, Dion Myers, Brian Bennett, Innocent Kaia, Wellington Masakadza
Head to Head:
India and Zimbabwe have faced each other on nine occasions, of which India has won six, while Zimbabwe has won three.
Harare Sports Club pitch report:
The surface of this pitch is complex, providing some true bounce to the seamers and some assistance to the spinners in middle overs. This offers equal assistance to both batters and bowlers.
Probable playing XI of both teams:
India’s probable playing XI:
Ꮪhubman Gill (Captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Avesh Khan, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Riyan Parag, Ravi Bishnoi, Khaleel Ahmed, Abhishek Sharma, Rinku Singh, Sanju Samson (WK), Shivam Dube
Zimbabwe Probable playing XI:
Sikandar Raza (captain), Faraz Akram Innocent Kaia, Wesley Madhevere, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Brian Bennett, Jonathan Campbell, Tendai Chatara, Wellington Masakadza, Dion Myers, Clive Madande
Live Streaming
1-Streaming on TV
India and Zimbabwe: Sony Sports Network
2-Online Streaming:
India and Zimbabwe: Sony Live app and website.
Match details:
The fifth T20 match of the five-match T20 Series between India and Zimbabwe will be played on July 14 in Harare Sports Club. The game will start at 4:00 pm (PST), 4:30 pm (IST), and 11:00 am (GMT).
Match predictions:
India boasts exceptional batting and bowling strength, thanks to its IPL stars like Avesh Khan and Ravi Bishnoi. Many of these players have also been part of the main squad, bringing significant experience in T20 cricket. For instance, Shubman Gill has played numerous T20 matches, and Rinku Singh has showcased his talent repeatedly. With such a strong lineup, India can easily win this match.
Probable scenarios:
Scenario 1:
IND won the toss and decided to bat first
Power Play: 50-55 runs
First-inning Total: 180-190
IND won the match
Scenario 2:
IND won the toss and decided to bowl first
Power Play: 40-45 runs
First inning total: 135-145
IND won the match
