India’s second string led by Shubman Gill is going to face the Zimbabwe in a five match T20I Series at the Harare Sports Club Stadium from 6th July onwards. All five matches of the series are scheduled to be played at the same venue. Will India continue its winning momentum from T20 World Cup 2024 or will Zimbabwe deal the first blow to the newly crowned champions? A lot will depend on the pitch conditions of Harare Sports Club. Let’s find out about the same.
IND vs ZIM 1st T20I 2024: Harare Sports Club Pitch Report
Harare Sports Club is known for its balanced pitch that supports both batters and bowlers. One can hope to see an even competition between the bat and ball. The pitch provides help to the pacers in the first few overs then becomes suitable for spin in the middle overs. In death overs the shot-making is relatively easy and the set batters could cash-in.
Historically, the average score at the pitch is around 156. The highest score at the venue is 229. Teams batting first have 23 games in comparison to the 18 games won by the teams batting second at this venue.
Also read: India’s Probable Playing XI for Zimbabwe T20I Series 2024
IND vs ZIM Squad
India: Shubman Gill (captain), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Abhishek Sharma, Rinku Singh, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Riyan Parag, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Khaleel Ahmed, Mukesh Kumar, Tushar Deshpande, Sai Sudharsan, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Harshit Rana
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