After a successful T20 World Cup 2024 triumph, a young team India will begin their journey towards the next trophy as they take on Zimbabwe in a three-match T20I series beginning from Saturday, July 06 at Harare Sports Club, Harare. Notably, the spots are up for grabs in the Indian T20I side after legendary batters Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja bid adieu to the format after winning the World Cup.
Hence, the youngsters will be aiming to put up memorable performances in the five-match affair as fans eagerly wait to see the future of team India in action. Much to the delight of fans, there are no predictions of rain for the first T20I with a forecast of 0% precipitation chances by weather.com. The temperature is expected to range between 24 °C – 25°C during the match time.
There will be several young stars in action during the series namely Rinku Singh, Ruturaj Gaikwad, captain Shubman Gill, Riyan Parag, Abhishek Sharma among others who will be eager to make a mark during the five T20Is. India have had an upper hand over Zimbabwe in the shortest format having won six out of the eight T20Is between the two teams.
Their last meeting came during the 2022 T20I World Cup where India emerged victorious by 71 runs. The Men in Blue will be eager to start strong by winning the first T20I however they cannot make the mistake of taking Zimbabwe lightly who have named a young squad for the series.
India’s squad for 1st & 2nd T20I against Zimbabwe: Shubman Gill (Captain), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Abhishek Sharma, Rinku Singh, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Riyan Parag, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Khaleel Ahmed, Mukesh Kumar, Tushar Deshpande, Sai Sudharsan, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Harshit Rana
ZIMBABWE squad for T20I series vs India: Raza Sikandar (captain), Akram Faraz, Bennett Brian, Campbell Johnathan, Chatara Tendai, Jongwe Luke, Kaia Innocent, Madande Clive, Madhevere Wessly, Marumani Tadiwanashe, Masakadza Wellington, Mavuta Brandon, Muzarabani Blessing, Myers Dion, Naqvi Antum, Ngarava Richard, Shumba Milton
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