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India vs Zimbabwe T20 Series 2024: All You Need to Know
Cricket fans are eagerly awaiting the India vs Zimbabwe T20 series scheduled for 2024. This series promises to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams looking to showcase their talent and gain momentum ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup. Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming series, including a look back at their previous encounters and key information about the matches.
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Series Overview
India and Zimbabwe go head-to-head in a five-match T20I series in Harare from July 6-14. The five matches will be played inside a week with all the games starting from 4.30 pm IST. India will be led by Shubman Gill as the BCCI has named a very young squad for the series. The players have less international experience but are rich in IPL experience and hence should adjust easily to the format. Shubman Gill's leadership skills will be tested in this series.
Previous Encounters
India and Zimbabwe have faced each other multiple times in T20 Internationals, with India holding a dominant record. Here’s a quick look at some of their memorable past encounters:
2010 T20 Series: India toured Zimbabwe for a tri-nation series that included Sri Lanka. India won the T20 series comfortably, showcasing their depth and talent.
2016 T20 Series: India visited Zimbabwe for a three-match T20 series. After winning the ODI series, India continued their dominance by winning the T20 series 2-1. Zimbabwe managed to win the first match in a thrilling contest, but India bounced back strongly to clinch the series.
2019 T20 Series: The teams met in a couple of T20 matches during India’s tour of Zimbabwe. India again showed their superiority with a clean sweep of the series.
Key Players to Watch
India:
Indian batters, with the sole exception of Gill, delivered a dismal performance. Gill (31 off 29 balls) was the only batter among the top 6 who went to double-digits.
Washington Sundar (27 off 34 balls) tried his bit with the bat and was impressive with the ball as well. Bishnoi was the most impressive performer. Many Indian fielders looked uninspired and were sloppy in the field.
Zimbabwe:
Zimbabwe, on the other hand, delivered an inspiring performance, especially with the ball. All-rounder Sikandar Raza lived up to his reputation.
Wicket-keeper-batter Clive Madande (29 off 25 balls) put up a fight with the bat and managed to take his team to the score that eventually turned out to be a winning one. All their bowlers were miserly, hardly giving away any free takeaway to Indian batters.
Series Schedule
The series will be played at Harare in Zimbabwe. The schedule is as follows:
- First T20I: July 6, 2024
- Second T20I: July 7, 2024
- Third T20I: July 10, 2024
- Fourth T20I: July 13, 2024
- Fifth T20I: July 14, 2024
How to Watch
Cricket fans around the world can catch the live action of the India vs Zimbabwe T20 series through various platforms:
In India:
Sony Sports Network: The official broadcaster for the series, providing live coverage on TV.
In Zimbabwe:
ZBC TV: Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation will telecast the matches live.
Other Regions:
Willow TV: In the USA, Willow TV will broadcast the matches.
Sky Sports: In the UK, Sky Sports will provide live coverage.
Historical Significance
Matches between India and Zimbabwe have always been exciting, with Zimbabwe often surprising stronger opponents. These encounters have provided some memorable moments in cricket history. The 2024 series is expected to add to this legacy, with both teams keen to perform well.
IND vs ZIM Head To Head In T20Is
| Played | Won by India | Won by Zimbabwe | Tie | No Result |
| 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The India vs Zimbabwe T20 series 2024 promises to be a highly competitive and entertaining series. With both teams looking to fine-tune their preparations for the T20 World Cup, cricket fans can expect some high-quality cricket. Keep an eye on the schedule, mark your calendars, and get ready to enjoy the thrilling action!
Squads of India vs Zimbabwe T20I Series
India Squad:
Hubman Gill (Captain), Avesh Khan, Khaleel Ahmed, Mukesh Kumar, Tushar Deshpande, Shivam Dube, Riyan Parag, Washington Sundar, Abhishek Sharma, Rinku Singh, Sanju Samson (WK), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Abhishek Sharma, Rinku Singh, and Washington Sundar.
Zimbabwe Squad:
Faraz Akram, Brian Bennett, Johnathan Campbell, Tendai Chatara, Luke Jongwe, Innocent Kaia, Clive Madande, Wessly Madhevere, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza, Brandon Mavuta, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Antum Naqvi, Richard Ngarava, and Milton Shumba are the players that captained Sikandar Raza.