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Zimbabwe will face India in the third match of their five-game T20I series on Wednesday at the Harare Sports Club. With series all square at 1-1, the match promises to be a thrilling contest as both teams aim to gain the upper hand.
The Harare pitch has been a balanced surface so far in the series. Pacers can expect seam movement and bounce, while spinners have found turn. Batsmen can score big after having a look-in for a couple of overs.
Wessly Madhevere
Innocent Kaia
Brian Bennett
Sikandar Raza (C)
Dion Myers
Johnathan Campbell
Clive Madande (WK)
Wellington Masakadza
Luke Jongwe
Blessing Muzarabani
Tendai Chatara
Yashasvi Jaiswal
Abhishek Sharma
Shubman Gill (C)
Ruturaj Gaikwad
Shivam Dube
Sanju Samson (WK)
Rinku Singh
Washington Sundar
Ravi Bishnoi
Avesh Khan
Mukesh Kumar
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, and Shivam Dube have joined the team in place of Jitesh Sharma, Sai Sudharsan, and Harshit Rana.
Wicket-keepers: Sanju Samson
Batsmen: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal
All-rounders: Sikandar Raza, Abhishek Sharma, Washington Sundar
Bowlers: Blessing Muzarabani, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar
Zimbabwe delivered a stunning performance in the first match, winning by 13 runs. However, India came back strong in the second match, securing a dominant 100-run victory. Abhishek Sharma’s explosive century off 46 balls helped India post a massive total of 234/2. In response, Zimbabwe was bowled out for 134 in 18.4 overs, with Mukesh Kumar and Avesh Khan taking three wickets each. India will now look to secure back-to-back wins, while Zimbabwe will aim to bounce back and regain their lead.
India is a stronger side and should win 3rd T20I between India and Zimbabwe.