The 4th T20I match between Zimbabwe and India is scheduled for July 13, 2024, at 4:30 PM IST at the Harare Sports Club in Harare.
India 61/0 in 6 overs.
Zimbabwe 152/7 in 20 overs
Toss update: India skipper Shubman wins the toss and elects to field first. Tushar Deshpande makes his debut for India in place of Avesh Khan.
India aims for a series win after securing victories in the first two matches, with Shubman Gill leading the Indian side. Zimbabwe, having lost their way after winning the first T20I, needs a collective effort to force the series to a decider.
The Indian team was bolstered by the arrival of the three World Cup-winning stars Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dube, and Sanju Samson for the rest of the matches.
Apart from the first T20 win, the hosts are lagging in all departments. They need to improve their fielding, catching, running between the wickets, bowling, and batting if they have to level the series. India currently leads the 5-T20 series 2-0.
Ind vs ZIM TV channels and live streaming
Indian cricket fans can watch the live broadcast of the matches on SonyLIV channels and live stream is available at the official website of SonLIV and App.
Indian players to watch out for
Ruturaj Gaikwad: The top run-scorer in the tournament so far, with 133 runs at an impressive average of 66.50.
Abhishek Sharma: Blasted a century in the 2nd match but had a quieter 3rd match. His form could be crucial.
Shubman Gill (Captain): Scored 99 runs in the series and leads the Indian side.
Washington Sundar: A consistent performer with both bat and ball, he claimed 3 wickets for 15 runs in the last match.
Ravi Bishnoi: Dangerous with the ball, he has taken 6 wickets so far.
Rinku Singh: Impressive strike rate of 196.00 in T20 cricket.
Harare Pitch report
The pitch at the Harare Sports Club Stadium in Zimbabwe has been favorable for both batsmen and bowlers. Here are some key points:
The surface is solid and hard, providing true bounce to the bowlers. Batsmen benefit as the ball comes onto the bat nicely due to the solid surface. Spinners can play a crucial role during the middle overs.
In the last T20I at this venue, India set a record by scoring 234/2 against Zimbabwe, with opener Abhishek Sharma’s smashing century of just 47 deliveries being the highlight.
India Squad:
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sanju Samson, Mukesh Kumar, Tushar Deshpande, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan and Khaleel Ahmed.
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