Zimbabwe vs India Prediction, 2nd T20I – Who will win today’s match between ZIM vs IND?

Zimbabwe (ZIM) were outplayed in the first T20I by India (IND) at the Harare Sports Club. The Chevrons will have to put up a strong show if they are to challenge a young and confident Indian side. India and Zimbabwe lock horns in the second T20I at the same venue on Saturday, July 25.

Zimbabwe's biggest challenge will be tackling India's tearaway pacers Mayank Yadav and Ashok Sharma. Prince Yadav, who isn't as quick as them, still bowls at a fair clip. In the first T20I, they had the Zimbabwean batters in all sorts of trouble.

On the bowling front, Zimbabwe have some talented bowlers. However, for them to make a mark, the batters will have to put on a much better show. India, however, will be confident about their chances, especially with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan, and Shreyas Iyer, all getting among the runs in the first T20I.

ZIM vs IND: Match Details

Harare Sports Club: Pitch Report

Sikandar Raza wasn't too pleased with the pitch used for the first T20I. Will the curators be able to make changes to the surface with only one day between the first and second T20Is? It seems highly unlikely. There is going to be some moisture in the surface in the first innings and the captain who wins the toss will have no hesitation in opting to bowl first.

ZIM vs IND: Predicted Playing 11s

Zimbabwe (ZIM):

Brian Bennett, Ben Curran, Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza (C), Ryan Burl, Wessly Madhevere, Tadiwanashe Marumani (WK), Brad Evans, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Newman Nyamhuri.

India (IND):

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (WK), Shreyas Iyer (C), Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Prince Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi, Ashok Sharma, Mayank Yadav.

ZIM vs IND: Probable Best Performers of the Match:

Probable Best Batter: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

After a slow start to his international career in England, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi played a blinder in the first T20I, registering his first half-century. It came off just 18 balls, with the southpaw belting four fours and as many sixes. Sooryavanshi will look to continue from where he left off in the previous game.

Probable Best Bowler: Blessing Muzarabani

Blessing Muzarabani bowled an impressive spell, despite the pitch easing out considerably. If Zimbabwe bowl first, Muzarabani can be quite a handful with the extra bounce he gets due to his tall frame and his ability to move the ball both ways.

Today's Match Prediction: India to win the match