After levelling the series 1-1 following their win in the second T20I, the World Champions Team India are back in action as they will take on Zimbabwe in third T20I match of the 5-match series at Harare, on Wednesday.
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The Indian team, led by Shubman Gill made a good comeback in the second match after a shocking loss in the series opener. Abhishek Sharma, who was playing just his second international game, smashed a century, finishing his inning with 100 runs off 47 balls.
India bowled out Zimbabwe for just 134 runs in the chase of 235, beating them by 100 runs, in the second T20I match.
Several Indian players including Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shivam Dube, who were rested for the first two matches of the series, will now return to the squad and are available for selection.
Ahead of the 3rd T20I, The Sporting News provides you with 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 3rd T20I: Head-to-head in T20Is
India boasts a superior head-to-head, with seven wins in ten games against Zimbabwe. The Men in Blue have a 70%-win record against the African team in T20 internationals.
| Matches | India wins | Zim wins | NR/Tie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 7 | 3 | 0/0 |
India vs Zimbabwe 3rd T20I: Predicted lineups
India Predicted Playing XI:
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill (C), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shivam Dube, Sanju Samson (WK), Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar, Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar, Ravi Bishnoi
Zimbabwe Predicted Playing XI:
Wesley Madhevere, Tadiwanashe Marumani, 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 3rd T20I: Live Toss
The toss will take place at 4:00 PM IST.
India vs Zimbabwe 3rd T20I: Prediction
With the return of three senior players, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson and Shivam Dube to the squad, the team will receive a massive boost and we are likely to see at least a couple of changes.
It will be interesting to see if Jaiswal fits into the team for this match after Abhishek Sharma's century in the second T20I and his added value as a left-arm spinner. Dube, if included, can add another pace-option to the team while Sanju Samson is expected to replace wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel.
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India vs Zimbabwe 3rd T20I: Latest betting odds
According to odds on Dafabet, India are the favourites to win against Zimbabwe.
| RESULT | ODDS |
|---|---|
| Zimbabwe win | 6.50 |
| India win | 1.12 |
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