IND vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing 11 and Pitch Report for India tour of Zimbabwe 2024, Match 2

The 2nd match of the India tour of Zimbabwe 2024 will see India (IND) squaring off against Zimbabwe (ZIM) at the Harare Sports Club in Harare on Sunday, July 7. Ahead of this exciting match, here's all you need to know about the IND vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction, today's playing 11s, fantasy cricket tips, and the pitch report.

The 1st T20I between these two teams was quite nerve-wracking and the host side overpowered the visitors in all the departments. Zimbabwe scored 115 runs in the first innings which was expected to be easy for India but the visitors crumbled for mere 102 runs, losing the match by a margin of 13 runs. They will try to make a comeback in today's match.

These two teams have played a total of 9 head-to-head matches, out of which India have won 6 matches. Zimbabwe have won only 3 head-to-head matches.

IND vs ZIM Match Details

The 2nd match of the India tour of Zimbabwe 2024 will be played on July 7 at the Harare Sports Club in Harare. The game is set to take place at 4:30 PM IST. The live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.

IND vs ZIM, 2nd match

Date and Time: 7th July 2024, 4:30 PM IST

Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare

Pitch Report

The pitch at Harare Sports Club in Harare looks good for bowlers. Both pacers and spinners are equally important at this pitch. Technically sound batters can score well at this pitch. The last T20I match played here was between Zimbabwe and India, where a total of 217 runs were scored at a loss of 19 wickets.

IND vs ZIM Form Guide (Last 5 Matches)

IND - L W W W W

ZIM - W W L L L

IND vs ZIM Probable Playing XI

IND Playing XI

No injury updates

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

ZIM Playing XI

No injury updates

Innocent Kaia, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Brian Bennett, Sikandar Raza (c), Wesley Madhevere, Clive Madande (wk), Luke Jongwe, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani, Tendai Chatara, Richard Ngarava

IND vs ZIM Dream11 Match Top Picks

Wicket-keeper

Clive Madande

Clive Madande is no doubt the best wicket-keeper pick. He will bat in the top order and has a higher chance of getting to bat in today's match. Dhruv Jurel is another good wicket-keeper pick, but should be preferred while batting first. He can be dropped in second innings as he might not get a chance to bat.

Batters

Shubman Gill

Ruturaj Gaikwad and Shubman Gill are the two best batsmen picks for today's Dream11 team. Both the top-order batters are explosive and can make the best use of this pitch. Shubman Gill has smashed 366 runs in 15 T20I matches till now. Riyan Parag is another good pick for today's match. He didn't perform well in the first match but is expected to perform well today.

All-rounders

Sikander Raza

Sikander Raza and Abhishek Sharma are the best all-rounder picks for the Dream11 team. Abhishek Sharma got out early in the first match but can make a comeback in today's match. Sikander Raza scored 17 runs and took 3 wickets in the 1st T20I. Washington Sundar is another good all-rounder for today's match, who made 27 runs and took 2 wickets in the last match.

Bowlers

Ravi Bishnoi

The top bowler picks for today's Dream11 team are Avesh Khan and Ravi Bishnoi. Ravi Bishnoi bowled 2 maiden overs and took 4 wickets in the 1st T20I. Tendai Chatara is another good bowler for today's match, who took 3 wickets in the last match.

IND vs ZIM match captain and vice-captain choices

Sikander Raza

Sikander Raza is one of the most crucial picks from the Zimbabwe squad as he will bat in the upper middle order and complete his quota of four overs. He made crucial 17 runs and took 3 wickets in the 1st T20I against India.

Ravi Bishnoi

This pitch is performing well for bowlers. Spinners can take wickets and also bowling economically. Ravi Bishnoi gave away just 13 runs in his 4 overs and also took 4 wickets in the last match against Zimbabwe.

5 Must-Picks for IND vs ZIM, 2nd match

Shubman Gill

Sikander Raza

Abhishek Sharma

Ruturaj Gaikwad

Ravi Bishnoi

India vs Zimbabwe Match Expert Tips

As the pitch is expected to be good for bowlers, it is advisable to make a team keeping that in mind. Making bowlers or all-rounders the captain or vice-captain is the best way to gain maximum points and win grand leagues in today's match.