After the early setback in the tournament, India have made a stunning comeback by taking a 3-1 lead in the 4th T20I and thereby, sealing the series.
The 2024 T20 World Champions will be back in action this Sunday, as they will take on Zimbabwe in the fifth and final T20I match of the five-match series at Harare.
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Team India beat Zimbabwe by 10 wickets in the fourth T20I after a clinical performance from both Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal who recorded a century partnership in the chase of 153.
Ahead of the 5th 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 5th T20I: Head-to-head in T20Is
India boasts a superior head-to-head, with nine wins in 12 games against Zimbabwe. The Men in Blue have a 75%-win record against the Chevrons in T20 internationals.
| Matches | India wins | Zim wins | NR/Tie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 9 | 3 | 0/0 |
India vs Zimbabwe 5th T20I: Predicted lineups
India Predicted Playing XI:
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill (C), Abhishek Sharma, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shivam Dube, Sanju Samson (WK), Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar, Tushar Deshpande, Khaleel Ahmed, Ravi Bishnoi
Zimbabwe Predicted Playing XI:
Wessly Madhevere, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Brian Bennett, Sikandar Raza(c), Dion Myers, Johnathan Campbell, Clive Madande (wk), Faraz Akram, Richard Ngarava, Tendai Chatara, Blessing Muzarabani
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India vs Zimbabwe 5th T20I: Live Toss
The toss will take place at 4:00 PM IST on Sunday, July 14th.
India vs Zimbabwe 5th T20I: Prediction
India displayed sheer dominance in the fourth T20I as they beat Zimbabwe by 10 wickets. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill looked comfortable in the chase of 153.
As the series has already been sealed by India, the two teams might look to do some experimentation, especially to give batting opportunities to the likes of Sanju Samson, who has not spent enough time in the middle, both in the series and during the T20 World Cup 2024.
Zimbabwe on the other hand, having lost the series, can only hope to put out their best performance and the end the series on a high.
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India vs Zimbabwe 5th T20I: Latest betting odds
According to odds on Dafabet, India are the favourites to win the 5th T20I against Zimbabwe.
| RESULT | ODDS |
|---|---|
| Zimbabwe win | 7.75 |
| India win | 1.09 |
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