India vs Zimbabwe: Final T20I Match
In the final match of the T20I series, Zimbabwe, led by Sikandar Raza, won the toss and chose to field against Shubman Gill’s India. The match took place at the Harare Sports Club on Sunday.
India’s Performance
India, led by Shubman Gill, bounced back after losing the first game by 13 runs. They won the last three matches, including a 10-wicket victory in the previous game. India is in top form and started the match as the favorites.
Zimbabwe’s Strategy
Zimbabwe, after winning the opening game, struggled to maintain their momentum. They aim to end the series on a high note by winning the final match. At the toss, Zimbabwe skipper Sikandar Raza mentioned that the pitch at the Harare Sports Club had improved and expressed confidence in his team’s skills. He also noted that Chatara has been rested.
Quotes from the Captains
Zimbabwe skipper Sikandar Raza said, “We are gonna have a bowl first. The wicket did get better. They will get better when we bat second. The motivation, confidence and skillset is there. Chatara has been rested.”
India skipper Shubman Gill said, “We were looking to bat first anyway. Our spinners have bowled well and the fast bowlers have been economical. The players have been hungry. It’s not easy to play back-to-back matches. Couple of changes. Mukesh Kumar and Parag come in.”
Playing XI
| India | Zimbabwe |
|---|---|
| Shubman Gill (C) | Sikandar Raza (C) |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | Wessly Madhevere |
| Abhishek Sharma | Tadiwanashe Marumani |
| Sanju Samson (WK) | Brian Bennett |
| Riyan Parag | Dion Myers |
| Rinku Singh | Johnathan Campbell |
| Shivam Dube | Faraz Akram |
| Washington Sundar | Clive Madande (WK) |
| Ravi Bishnoi | Brandon Mavuta |
| Tushar Deshpande | Richard Ngarava |
| Mukesh Kumar | Blessing Muzarabani |
