Ahead of the ODI series, let's take a look at some of the interesting numbers behind the India-Zimbabwe rivalry.
India and Zimbabwe have squared off against each other in 63 ODIs so far. India have won 51 matches and lost 10 games.
Sachin Tendulkar has scored the most number of runs for India in ODIs against Zimbabwe. Tendulkar has scored 1377 runs in 34 matches.
With five centuries, Tendulkar also holds the record for smashing the most number of centuries against Zimbabwe.
Rahul Dravid's tally of eight half-centuries is the most by any Indian batter in ODIs against Zimbabwe.
Sourav Ganguly has smacked 27 sixes in 36 ODIs against Zimbabwe, which is the most by any Indian batter.
Kapil Dev's knock of 175* in 138 balls is the highest individual score by an Indian batter in ODIs against Zimbabwe.
Ajit Agarkar has bagged 45 wickets in 26 ODIs against Zimbabwe, which is the most by any Indian bowler.
Amit Mishra registered the best bowling figures by an Indian in ODIs against Zimbabwe when he bagged 6/48.