While we take some time to soak in India’s T20 World Cup 2024 triumph, the Men in Blue are back in action as they touchdown Zimbabwe for a five-match T20I series from Saturday (July 6) to Sunday (July 14). 

While the senior stars have been rested for the tour, talented opener Shubman Gill will lead the 15-man squad under the watchful eyes of VVS Laxman. Furthermore, the contingent will include as many as four players who shone in the IPL and are primed to debut in the sacred Indian colours in the T20I format.

For Zimbabwe, the vastly experienced Sikandar Raza will be at the helm of a young team that will hope to put on a promising fight and gain experience against India. Apart from Raza, Blessing Muzarabani and all-rounder Luke Jongwe will be crucial players for the Chevrons.

Regarding the head-to-head record, India firmly are in the driver’s seat with six wins in eight meetings. All five games of the latest ZIMvIND T20I series will be played at the Harare Sports Club.

What: Zimbabwe vs India T20I series

When: Saturday, July 5 to Sunday, July 14, 2024

Where: Harare Sports Club, Harare

What to look forward to: A fresh and young Indian team out to create history, Team India continuing their winning streak in the 20-overs format, Shubman Gill vs Blessing Muzarabani and an entertaining five-match series for both teams to take learnings from.

Zimbabwe vs India: Stat check

Squads

India: Shubman Gill (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Abhishek Sharma, Rinku Singh, Sanju Samson (WK), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Riyan Parag, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Khaleel Ahmed, Mukesh Kumar, Tushar Deshpande, Shivam Dube, *Sai Sudharsan, *Jitesh Sharma, and *Harshit Rana (*Only first two T20Is).

Zimbabwe: Sikandar Raza (captain), 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, Milton Shumba.