IND vs ZIM: Timing of matches changed during Zimbabwe tour, when and how you can enjoy the matches for free

By Samira Vishwas On Jul 21, 2026

New Delhi: After the defeat in the T20 and ODI series on the England tour, the Indian cricket team is now eyeing the Zimbabwe tour. Team India will play a three-match T20 series here, in which many young players will get a chance to showcase their talent. Cricket fans will especially keep their eyes on Vaibhav Suryavanshi and new T20 captain Shreyas Iyer. The timing of the matches has been changed for this series, so it is important for the fans to know the exact time and live telecast information.

All eyes will be on young players

Many new and young players have been included in the Indian team for the Zimbabwe tour. Among them, players like Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Prabhsimran Singh are prominent. Vaibhav, who could not perform as per expectations on the England tour, will have a great opportunity to prove himself in this series.

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At the same time, Shreyas Iyer, who is captaining the T20 team, will also take the field with the intention of registering the first win under his captaincy. In such a situation, this series is considered very important for both the young players and the captain.

When will the first T20 match be played?

The first match of the T20 series between India and Zimbabwe will be played on 23 July (Thursday). This match will be held at Harare Sports Club in Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe.

What time will the match start?

The first T20 match will start at 4:30 pm (Indian time). The toss before the match will take place at 4:00 pm. Due to the changed timing, fans should note down the time in advance so that they do not miss any exciting moment of the match.

Where to watch live match?

If you want to watch the match on TV, then the first T20 match between India and Zimbabwe can be watched for free on DD Sports. Apart from this, this series will also be telecast on Unite8 Sports Network.

How to watch live streaming on mobile?

Viewers who want to watch the match on mobile or tablet can enjoy live streaming of the first T20 match through the FanCode app. With this, fans will be able to enjoy the match anywhere and anytime.