Team India are back in action after the disappointing loss on Saturday in the inaugural T20 vs Zimbabwe. The World Champions face the African minnows in the second of the five-match bilateral series on Sunday.
After the shocking defeat on Saturday, the Indian team, which recently won the T20 World Cup, will be hoping to bounce back.
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A second-string India side, led by Shubman Gill and coached by VVS Laxman, would hope to bounce back on Sunday. The squad was picked on the basis of the recent Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, and the young guns would aim to make their mark in national colours.
Ahead of the 2nd T20I, here is the expected line-ups, head-to-head record, toss, and predictions for the game at the Harare Sports Club in Harare.
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India vs Zimbabwe 2nd T20I: Head-to-head in T20Is
India boasts a superior head-to-head, with six wins in nine against Zimbabwe. The Men in Blue have a 66.67% win record against the African underdogs in the T20 format.
| Matches | India wins | Zim wins | NR/Tie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 6 | 3 | 0/0 |
India vs Zimbabwe 2nd T20I: Predicted lineups
India Predicted Playing XI:
Shubhman Gill (c), Abhishek Sharma, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar, Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed, Ravi Bishnoi
Zimbabwe Predicted Playing XI:
Wesley Madhevere, Innocent Kaia, Brian Bennett, Sikandar Raza(c), Dion Myers, Johnathan Campbell, Clive Madande (wk), Wellington Masakadza, Luke Jongwe, Tendai Chatara, Blessing Muzarabani
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India vs Zimbabwe 2nd T20I: Live Toss
The toss will take place at 4:00 PM IST.
India vs Zimbabwe 2nd T20I: Prediction
Despite the defeat in the inaugural T20I on Saturday, the Indian team are, on their day, are unbeatable at the hands of Zimbabwe. One would predict the Men in Blue to bounce back strongly in the 2nd T20I, after the disgrace in the first.
Shubman Gill & Co. would aim to set their markers, and prove the doubters wrong. Despite going down on Saturday team, the Indian team are favourites to win the second T20I.
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India vs Zimbabwe 2nd T20I: Latest betting odds
According to odds on Dafabet, India are the favourites to win against Zimbabwe.
| RESULT | ODDS |
|---|---|
| Zimbabwe win | 5.30 |
| India win | 1.16 |
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