India vs Zimbabwe, 1st T20I: Match Prediction - Who will win today’s match between ZIM vs IND?

India (IND) to play a five-match T20I series against Zimbabwe (ZIM) slated to begin July 6. The World Cup-winning team is given a break from the series, with only Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shivam Dube and Sanju Samson set to join the squad from the third series. Shubman Gill will be leading the young brigade in Harare which also features exciting and quality talents like Abhishek Sharma, Riyan Parag and Rinku Singh among many others.

For Zimbabwe, it’s another fantastic opportunity to cause an upset. Sikandar Raza will be leading the team while the focus will be on their terrific bowling unit that features Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani and Richard Ngarava. 

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Pitch Report

Harare Sports Club supports the batters. A high-scoring game is expected and bowling first will be ideal. Anything over 180 runs will be a good total on the surface.

Probable Playing 11 for IND vs ZIM

Zimbabwe:

Brian Bennett, Tadiwanshe Marumani, Sikandar Raza (c), Jonathan Campbell, Clive Madande (wk), Innocent Kaia, Wesley Madhevere, Luke Jongwe, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngrava

India:

Shubhman Gill (c), Abhishek Sharma, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar, Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed, Ravi Bishnoi

Probable Top Performers from IND vs ZIM

Probable Best Batter: Shubman Gill

India opener Shubman Gill would be fired up to score runs in the five-match series. He was dropped from the T20 World Cup squad, which should fuel him to find success. The skipper would hope to seal his spot in the T20I setup, especially with Ruturaj Gaikwad and Abhishek Sharma also being present.

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Probable Best Bowler: Khaleel Ahmed

Despite having a spectacular season in IPL 2024, Khaleel Ahmed failed to make it to India’s squad for the T20 World Cup. He was part of the travelling reserves and just like Gill, he will be fired to prove a point and seal his place by making an impact in the upcoming fixture.

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Today's Match Prediction: India to win the match

Scenario 1

Zimbabwe win the toss and opt to bowl first

PP Score: 45-55

Score: 185-205

India win the match

Scenario 2

India win the toss and opt to bowl first

PP score: 30-40

Score: 135-155

India win the match

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Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.