The five-match T20I series between Zimbabwe and India reaches a critical juncture in Harare on Saturday. After a stunning upset in the opening game, India roared back with consecutive victories, putting themselves in a commanding position.
However, the stage is set for a tense encounter. Zimbabwe, desperate to avoid a series defeat, will be fighting tooth and nail on their home turf. A win for them will force a series decider, while India will be eyeing a series victory with a win in this crucial fourth T20I.
India tour of Zimbabwe 2024, 4th T20I:
Date and Time: July 13: 11:00 am GMT/ 1:00 pm local/ 4:30 pm IST
Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare
Harare Sports Club Pitch Report:
The wicket at Harare Sports Club poses a strategic challenge for captains. Early in the game, the surface is perfect for batters, providing an excellent chance to accumulate runs. However, as the match progresses, the pitch starts to offer more grip and bounce, favouring spin bowlers. This changing nature of the pitch may prompt teams to opt for batting first after winning the toss, aiming to set a strong total before the spinners gain an advantage.
ZIM vs IND Dream11 Prediction Picks:
Wicketkeeper: Sanju Samson
Batters: Shubman Gill, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Yashasvi Jaiswal
All-rounders: Sikandar Raza, Washington Sundar, Abhishek Sharma, Brian Bennett
Bowlers: Avesh Khan, Blessing Muzarabani, Ravi Bishnoi
ZIM vs IND Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Abhishek Sharma (c), Sikandar Raza (vc)
Choice 2: Shubman Gill (c), Ravi Bishnoi (vc)
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ZIM vs IND Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Rinku Singh, Wellington Masakadza, Clive Madande, Mukesh Kumar
ZIM vs IND Dream11 Team for today’s match (July 13, 11:00 am GMT):
ZIM vs IND Dream11 Team for today’s match (Screengrab: Dream11)
Squads:
Zimbabwe: Innocent Kaia, Wessly Madhevere, Brian Bennett, Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza (c), Johnathan Campbell, Clive Madande (wk), Wellington Masakadza, Luke Jongwe, Blessing Muzarabani, Tendai Chatara, Brandon Mavuta, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Faraz Akram, Antum Naqvi
India: Shubman Gill (c), Abhishek Sharma, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sanju Samson, Riyan Parag, Rinku Singh, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed, Tushar Deshpande, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shivam Dube
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