IND vs ZIM: Who will win on the Harare pitch? The batsman will score runs or the bowler will create havoc.
Zimbabwe vs India 1st T20I Key Updates: The first match of the three-match T20 series between India and Zimbabwe will be played on July 23 at Harare Sports Club. The match will start at 4:30 pm Indian time. Both the teams would like to start the series with a win, in such a situation the role of pitch and weather is going to be important.
Who will get the advantage on the Harare pitch?
The Harare Sports Club pitch initially provides light support to the fast bowlers with the new ball. However, as the match progresses, batting becomes easier and batsmen can score runs freely. The wicket slows down a bit in the second innings, due to which spin bowlers can prove effective. In such a situation, the captain may prefer to bat first after winning the toss.
The weather will be completely clear
According to the Meteorological Department, the temperature in Harare is expected to be 23 to 26 degrees Celsius during the match. There is no chance of rain and the entire 40 overs play is expected to be played without any interruption amid light wind.
Harare Sports Club T20I records
Harare Sports Club has hosted 75 men’s T20 international matches so far. Where the team batting first has won 39 matches. At the same time, the team chasing the target won 34 matches, while 2 matches remained inconclusive. Statistics show that the team batting first on this ground gets a slight advantage.
India’s dominance in head-to-head
So far 14 T20 international matches have been played between India and Zimbabwe. Team India has completely had the upper hand in the head-to-head record.
| Description | figures |
|---|---|
| matches played | 14 |
| India’s victory | 11 |
| zimbabwe win | 3 |
| no result | 0 |
| tie | 0 |
Probable playing XI of both the teams
India: Shreyas Iyer (captain), Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Verma, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Shivam Dubey, Rinku Singh, Harsh Dubey, Prince Yadav, Ashok Sharma, Mayank Yadav.
Zimbabwe: Alexander Raza (captain), Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Brian Bennett, Milton Shumba, Dion Myers, Ryan Burl, Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani, Newman Nyamahuri, Wesley Madhewere.
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Exciting competition expected
Considering Harare’s balanced pitch, clear weather and young players of both the teams, the first T20 could be a tough contest. While India will want to maintain its strong record, Zimbabwe will try to take advantage of home conditions to cause an upset.
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