India vs Zimbabwe 2nd T20: Harare pitch report, weather update, Dream 11 predictions - all you need to know
T20 World Cup champions India will take on Zimbabwe in the second match of the 5-match T20 series at Harare Sports Club. Zimbabwe defeated India by 13 runs in the first T20 international at Harare Sports Club. Despite struggling to 115 for nine, with Ravi Bishnoi taking a career-best four for 13, Zimbabwe bowled out India for 102. This loss ended India's 12-match winning streak in T20Is. Shubman Gill acknowledged that while the team bowled well, their fielding was subpar and they appeared rusty. India lost four wickets for 22 runs early, and Gill's dismissal for 31 further dashed their hopes. Sikander Raza, who took three for 25, highlighted the need for better batting despite the win. An unbeaten last-wicket stand of 25 proved crucial for Zimbabwe.
India looks to bounce back
India's leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi emphasized the need for the team to rebound strongly and approach the second T20I with a fresh mindset after a surprising loss to Zimbabwe. India struggled in chasing 116 and were bowled out for 102 in the first T20I. Bishnoi highlighted the importance of building partnerships, which India failed to do, leading to their downfall. Despite his career-best 4/13, he acknowledged Zimbabwe's effective bowling and fielding. Bishnoi called on young players to step up following the retirement of seniors like Kohli and Sharma, praising Shubman Gill's captaincy despite the setback.
Harare Weather Update and match timings
According to AccuWeather, Harare is likely to be sunny and warm with no possibilities of rain. The maximum temperature could be around 26 degrees. The match is set to start at 4:30 pm.
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