Zimbabwe vs India Match Information
Date: July 10, 2024
Venue: Harare Sports Club, Zimbabwe
Series: India tour of Zimbabwe 2024
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Zimbabwe: LLWWL (Last 5 T20I matches)
India: WWWLW (Last 5 T20I matches)
Key Players to Watch
Zimbabwe
- Brian Bennett: 247 runs in 10 matches, average 30.88, strike rate 146.15
- Sikandar Raza: 194 runs in 10 matches, average 21.56, strike rate 127.63
- Blessing Muzarabani: 13 wickets in 10 matches, economy 6.64
- Luke Jongwe: 10 wickets in 9 matches, economy 9.75
India
- Abhishek Sharma: 100 runs in 2 matches, average 50, strike rate 196.07
- Ruturaj Gaikwad: 84 runs in 2 matches, average 84, strike rate 150
- Ravi Bishnoi: 6 wickets in 2 matches, economy 3.00
- Avesh Khan: 4 wickets in 2 matches, economy 6.29
Squad Overview
Zimbabwe’s squad is led by all-rounder Sikandar Raza and features a mix of experienced players like Tendai Chatara and Wellington Masakadza, alongside emerging talents such as Brian Bennett and Tadiwanashe Marumani.
India, captained by Shubman Gill, brings a relatively young and dynamic team. The squad includes promising players like Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma, and Washington Sundar, offering a blend of batting prowess and bowling variety.
Match Prediction
The series is currently tied at 1-1, with Zimbabwe surprising India in the first match before India bounced back strongly in the second. This deciding match promises to be an exciting encounter.
India’s batting lineup, particularly Abhishek Sharma and Ruturaj Gaikwad, has shown excellent form. Their bowling attack, led by the impressive Ravi Bishnoi and supported by Avesh Khan, has also been effective.
Zimbabwe, playing at home, has shown they can challenge India. Brian Bennett’s consistent performances and Sikandar Raza’s all-round abilities are crucial for the home team. Their bowling, spearheaded by Blessing Muzarabani, needs to step up to contain India’s strong batting lineup.
However, considering India’s overall team balance, their superior batting depth, and the momentum from their previous win, India are the favorites to win this match and the series. The key for Zimbabwe will be early breakthroughs and capitalizing on their home conditions.
Read More: Zimbabwe vs India, 1st T20I Prediction, Jul 06 2024
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