Zimbabwe's big test after drubbing in the 2nd T20i
Date | July 10, 2024 |
Time | 4:30 PM IST |
Venue | Harare Sports Club, Harare |
Format | T20i |
Series | India tour of Zimbabwe, 2024 |
Betting Odds
Our Predictions
- Sikandar Raza has odds of 3.35 to be Zimbabwe's best batsman.
- Shubman Gill has odds of 2.90 to be India's best batsman.
- Blessing Muzarabani has odds of 3.70 to be Zimbabwe's best bowler
- Ravi Bishnoi has odds of 3.15 to be India's best bowler
MATCH PREVIEW
We have had two engaging games in the series already. Hosts Zimbabwe delivered a shock to the World T20 champions in the first game, but the young Indian side bounced back with a massive win in the second game to level the series. The Zimbabweans are fighting hard to revive their standing in world cricket, and a win in this game will put them in a great position. The Indians will start with higher odds after their 100-run win in the last game. This team has exciting talent, and it will be interesting to see if Zimbabwe can defy the odds and take the lead again.
Zimbabwe Preview
Sikandar Raza's team got a taste of the talent and the skills the young Indian side has. If the side had developed any false impression after winning the first game, they got a reality check in the last game. They are far behind on cricket betting apps and must pull up their socks to defeat the mighty Indians.
Wessly Madhevere played well in the last game, and he will look to deliver a good start in this game with Innocent Kaia. Sikandar Raza is the most experienced batsman in the side, and he will need to build the innings in the middle order with Brian Bennett and Dion Myers. Johnathan Campbell, Luke Jongwe, and Clive Madande must do well in the lower middle order.
The bowling attack looked clueless in the last game, and the side needs a good start from Blessing Muzarabani and Brian Bennett to put the Indians in trouble. Tendai Chatara and Raza have a lot of experience, and their spells in the middle overs will be crucial. Luke Jongwe, Mayers, and Masakadza must do well in the supporting role.
Expected Starting XI for Zimbabwe
Sikandar Raza (c), Wessly Madhevere, Innocent Kaia, Brian Bennett, Dion Myers, Johnathan Campbell, Clive Madande (wk), Wellington Masakadza, Luke Jongwe, Blessing Muzarabani, Tendai Chatara
India Preview
The Indians delivered a strong counterpunch in the second game after the shocking loss in the series opener. Shubman Gill's side took the Zimbabwean bowlers to the cleaners, and they will be confident. With some World Cup-winning players joining the squad, the team gains further strength. They are favorites on cricket betting sites, and Gill will look to take a lead in the series with a win.
Yashasvi Jaiswal comes into the squad and will look to deliver a good start with skipper Shubman Gill. Abhishek Sharma would like to build on his hundred in the last game and add runs in the middle order with Sanju Samson and Shivam Dube. Rinku Singh, Dhruv Jurel, and Washington Sundar strengthen this lineup in the lower middle order.
The new ball attack hasn't done well, and the side needs a better show with the new ball from Mukesh Kumar and Abhishek Sharma. Avesh Khan bowled well in the last game and must keep a check on the scoring rate in the middle overs along with Shivam Dube. Ravi Bishnoi is troubling the batsmen and will look to do well along with Sundar.
Expected Starting XI for India
Shubman Gill (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Abhishek Sharma, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sanju Samson, Rinku Singh, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar
TOSS: To Bat First
The wicket has been a beauty to bat on, and we haven't seen much for the bowlers. In both games, the side that batted first won. Both captains will look to take advantage of the surface and bat first on winning the toss.
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
We will have clear skies over Harare on July 10. The wicket will be flat, and the fast outfield will allow batsmen to play their strokes freely on this surface. Bowlers won't have much on this surface, and the side batting first will aim to have 180 runs on the board in this game.
OUR PREDICTION
Zimbabweans lack the experience and skills that their opponents have. The side will have to overcome this with a positive approach. Their batsmen must take on the Indian bowlers for the side to win this game. The Indians have a strong batting lineup, and their spinners have troubled the hosts. Based on the strengths of the two sides, we expect Indians to be favorites.
Our prediction is for India to win