Dented India take on confident Zimbabwe in their second T20I as Shubman Gill elected to bat first at the Harare Sports Club in Harare on July 7, Sunday. Shubman made on big change in India's playing XI and included Sai Sudharsan and sat Khaleel Ahmed out. India will look to bounce back in the second T20I after suffering a shocking defeat in the series opener on July 6.
What did the captains say?
After winning the toss, India skipper Shubman Gill said:
“Going to bat first, same wicket like yesterday. Best opportunity for us to bat. Looks dry, it's a nice sunny day. Need to improve our batting, Sudharsan comes in for Khaleel.”
Meanwhile Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza, after the toss, said:
“Looks like a summer wicket, the pitch will get better. We wanted to bowl first anyway. The changing room is relaxed and happy. Taking one game at a time, we are here for a reason, will try to get our job done. Blessing has been good, Chatara delivers for us. He has come right more often than not for the team.”
India's Playing XI:
Shubman Gill(c), Abhishek Sharma, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sai Sudharsan, Riyan Parag, Rinku Singh, Dhruv Jurel(w), Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar
Zimbabwe's Playing XI:
Wessly Madhevere, Innocent Kaia, Brian Bennett, Sikandar Raza(c), Dion Myers, Johnathan Campbell, Clive Madande(w), Wellington Masakadza, Luke Jongwe, Blessing Muzarabani, Tendai Chatara
Head-to-Head
India and Zimbabwe have clashed in 9 T20I matches, with India securing 6 victories and Zimbabwe winning 3. In their last 5 meetings, India has triumphed 3 times, while Zimbabwe has claimed victory twice.
Pitch report
Same pitch that was used yesterday. The Indian players struggled to adapt to the conditions yesterday. Spinners bowled in the good length area. The wickets are coming from a back of a length on this pitch. The fuller the ball, batting becomes much easier.
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