IND vs ZIM, 2nd T20I: Predicted playing XIs, live streaming details, weather and pitch report
India will face Zimbabwe in the 2nd T20I at Harare Sports Club, Harare on July 7.
It was unexpected that the first match would turn out to be a low-scoring thriller, but that's exactly how it played out. Zimbabwe managed to secure one of their best wins, defeating India by 13 runs. This victory has given Zimbabwe a 1-0 lead in the five-match T20I series.
The second game between these two teams is scheduled to take place on Sunday at the Harare Sports Club. Zimbabwe will undoubtedly be riding high on their recent success and will be looking to maintain their momentum. Conversely, the outcome of the initial match served as a wake-up call for India, highlighting the need for a stronger batting performance in order to even the series.
Live Streaming Details
The India vs Zimbabwe T20I series will be broadcasted live on the Sony Sports Network in India. Additionally, fans can catch all the action by streaming the matches live on the SonyLIV app and website.
Pitch report
As demonstrated in the initial match, the pitch in Harare offers significant advantages for slow bowlers. The variations in pace and slower deliveries prove to be highly effective on this surface, making it challenging for batsmen to execute their shots with precision. Consequently, we anticipate similar conditions in the upcoming game, potentially resulting in another match characterized by dominant bowling performances.
Weather report
The weather in Harare on Sunday is expected to be clear and bright, with a temperature of around 23°C. Winds will be blowing at a speed of 10 km/h. Additionally, the humidity level is forecasted to reach 14 percent in the afternoon.
Predicted playing XIs
India: Shubman Gill (c), Abhishek Sharma, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Riyan Parag, Rinku Singh, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed
Zimbabwe: Wessly Madhevere, Innocent Kaia, Brian Bennett , Sikandar Raza (c), Dion Myers, Johnathan Campbell, Clive Madande (wk), Wellington Masakadza, Luke Jongwe, Blessing Muzarabani, Tendai Chatara