Zimbabwe vs India, 4th T20I: Probable XI, Match Prediction, Pitch Report, Weather Forecast, and Live Streaming Details

Modified Jul 12, 2024 16:30 IST

Khaleel Ahmed celebrating a wicket with his teammates (Image Courtesy: X/BCCI) — Khaleel Ahmed celebrating a wicket with his teammates. (Image Courtesy: X/BCCI)

The fourth game of the five-match T20I series between Zimbabwe and India will be played on July 13. The Harare Sports Club will be hosting this contest on Saturday, with India leading the series by a 2-1 margin.

After losing the first game, the Indian side bounced back outstandingly to win the next two and get the lead in the series. It was a convincing victory for the Men in Blue over Zimbabwe in the third T20I, which was played at the same venue on Wednesday.

Batting first, India posted 182 on the board, thanks to contributions from Yashasvi Jaiswal (36), skipper Shubman Gill (66) and Ruturaj Gaikwad (49). Blessing Muzarabani and skipper Sikandar Raza picked up two wickets each.

In reply, Dion Myers fought hard and scored a fighting 65*. He was well-supported by Clive Madande (37) but it was too much to do for the hosts as they ended their innings on 159/6 to fall short by 23 runs. Washington Sundar bowled beautifully for India to register figures of 3/15.

India have shown everyone why they are considered a formidable side. They have bounced back in style and are on the brink of sealing the series. They will be looking to take an unassailable lead on Saturday. Zimbabwe, meanwhile, will have to bring out their A-game to keep the series alive.

Zimbabwe vs India Match Details:

Match: Zimbabwe vs India, 4th T20I, India tour of Zimbabwe, 2024

Date and Time: July 13, 2024, 4:30 PM IST

Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare

Zimbabwe vs India Head-to-Head

Zimbabwe and India have faced each other 11 times in the shortest format. Zimbabwe have managed to win only three out of those whereas India have come out on top on eight occasions.

Matches played: 11

India won: 8

Zimbabwe: 3

Zimbabwe vs India Pitch Report

The surface at the Harare Sports Club offers a good amount of assistance to the bowlers if they give it some more air. The ball tends to grip off the surface. Having said that, the batters will find it easier to bat against the pacers as the ball comes nicely onto the bat.

Zimbabwe vs India Weather Forecast

The conditions in Harare on Saturday are expected to be ideal for a game of cricket. There is no chance of rain predicted, with the temperature expected to be in the mid-20s.

Zimbabwe vs India Probable XIs

Zimbabwe

Team News

All the players in the squad are available for selection.

Probable XI

Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wessly Madhevere, Brian Bennett , Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza (c), Johnathan Campbell/Antum Naqvi, Clive Madande (wk), Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Tendai Chatara

India

Team News

No injury concerns. All the players are fully fit.

Probable XI

Shubman Gill (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Abhishek Sharma, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan/Mukesh Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed

Zimbabwe vs India Match Prediction

India are on the brink of a series win after winning two games in a row. Zimbabwe have lost their way a bit after winning the first T20I and need to fire in unison on Saturday to force the series to a decider.

India have the winning momentum behind them and are expected to carry it forward.

Prediction: India to win this contest.