India, captained by Shubman Gill, will play the second match of their series against Zimbabwe on July 7 at Harare Sports Club. Zimbabwe, led by Sikandar Raza, achieved a historic win on July 6 by defeating India by 13 runs.
The 5-match T20I series currently stands at 1-0 in favour of Zimbabwe. In the first match, Indian bowlers performed well, limiting Zimbabwe to 115 runs, with Ravi Bishnoi taking 4 wickets and Washington Sundar 2. However, Zimbabwean bowlers successfully restricted India to 102 runs, with Sikandar Raza and Tendai Chatara each taking 3 wickets. T
he second T20I match will be crucial for both teams, with expert analysis and predictions available for fantasy cricket enthusiasts.
India vs Zimbabwe: Head-to-head record
India and Zimbabwe have faced each other in 9 T20I matches, with India winning 6 times and Zimbabwe 3 times. In their last 5 encounters, India has emerged victorious 3 times, while Zimbabwe has won 2 matches.
India vs Zimbabwe: Pitch report
The second T20I between India and Zimbabwe will be played at the same venue where the first match took place. The pitch proved to be highly favorable for spinners. In the first match, Shubman Gill won the toss and opted to bowl first. India managed to restrict Zimbabwe to 115 runs, with Ravi Bishnoi taking 4 wickets for 13 runs and Washington Sundar claiming 2 for 11. In response, Zimbabwean pacer Tendai Chatara took 3 wickets for 16 runs, while right-arm off-spinner Sikandar Raza also claimed 3 wickets for 25 runs. Additionally, right-arm off-break bowler Brian Bennett took 1 wicket in his single over without conceding any runs.
India vs Zimbabwe: Weather
The second T20I between India and Zimbabwe will start at 1 PM local time on July 7. The weather in Harare is expected to be around 24 degrees Celsius in the afternoon, with no chance of rain. The humidity will be at 15%, ensuring favourable playing conditions.
India vs Zimbabwe: Key players
Indian batters struggled, with Shubman Gill (31 off 29 balls) being the only top-six player to reach double digits. Washington Sundar (27 off 34) contributed with both bat and ball, while Ravi Bishnoi was the standout performer. Indian fielding was sloppy. Zimbabwe excelled, especially with the ball, with all-rounder Sikandar Raza and wicket-keeper Clive Madande (29 off 25) leading the charge. Zimbabwe's bowlers were economical, effectively stifling the Indian batters.
India vs Zimbabwe: When and how to watch
The second T20I match between India and Zimbabwe will be played on July 7, starting at 4:30 PM IST. It will be broadcast live on TV by Sony Sports Network, and online live-streaming will be available on the SonyLIV app.
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