The fourth T20I of the five-match series between Zimbabwe and India will be played at Harare on July 13. Here are the likely playing XIs, team news, commentary, and match odds.
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Today's ZIM vs IND 4th T20I – match preview
Zimbabwe v India
Where: Harare Sports Club, Harare
When: July 13, 1 pm local time
After stumbling in the first match of the series, World Champions India scripted a comeback in the second T20I, courtesy of a record-equalling hundred from Abhishek Sharma. Another comfortable win in the third match meant the tourists took a 2-1 lead.
Abhishek Sharma has announced his arrival with a brilliant hundred against Zimbabwe🤩
— Wisden (@WisdenCricket) July 7, 2024
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With veterans Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja retired, India’s next generation will look to seal their first series victory.
On the other hand, Zimbabwe failed to cash in on the momentum after an inspiring victory in the curtain-raiser, having missed qualifications for the 2026 T20 World Cup.
ZIM vs IND: Where to watch the fourth T20I live?
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ZIM v IND: Who are the key players?
Abhishek Sharma
India’s top order has been flexible. Yashasvi Jaiswal’s entry pushed Abhishek Sharma, the only centurion of the series, to No.3. If he opens again, expect some fireworks at the top.
Sikandar Raza
Raza inspired Zimbabwe to a win in the first game with a 19-ball 17 and a four-over spell of 3-25. If they were to come good again, Raza needs to step up as he has blown hot and cold in the last two matches.
ZIM v IND toss and team news
India won the toss and opted to bowl first.
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe have included Faraz Akram in place of Wellington Masakadza.
India
India have handed a debut to Tushar Deshpande, who makes his way in for Avesh Khan.
ZIM v IND: Predicted playing 11
Zimbabwe
Wessly Madhevere, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Brian Bennett, Sikandar Raza (c), Dion Myers, Johnathan Campbell, Clive Madande (wk), Faraz Akram, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Tendai Chatara
India
Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shivam Dube, Sanju Samson (wk), Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Tushar Deshpande, Khaleel Ahmed
Pitch report and ground conditions
The Harare Sports Club has something to offer both the batters and the bowlers. The first T20I showed that the pitch could be slowish and difficult for stroke-making, while the next two matches saw high-scoring games, with India racking up 234-2 and 182-4.
The weather in Harare is going to be pleasant with temperatures hovering in the early 20s (in Celsius) and no chance of rain.
Team form (Most recent first)
ZIM: LLWWL
IND: WWLWW
Odds and match prediction
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