Zimbabwe vs India Today's Match Prediction, 2nd T20I - Who will win today’s match?
Sikandar Raza, Shreyas Iyer (Source: X/@ZimCricketv)
Published - 24 Jul 2026, 05:08 PM• Read time - 12 mins
Having finally ended their seven-match winless streak in T20Is, India will head into the second T20I against Zimbabwe high on confidence on Saturday, July 25, at Harare Sports Club, Harare. The Men in Blue had a clinical performance in the series opener as they first restricted Zimbabwe to a paltry 125/7 with Mayank Yadav shining on his comeback.
In reply, riding on a historic half-century from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, they chased down the target in just 13.2 overs to take a 1-0 lead. The Shreyas Iyer-led side will be eager to close out the series with another complete performance and win its first T20I rubber after suffering successive losses in Ireland and England.
On the other hand, Zimbabwe will have the last chance to save the series after a below-par outing in the opening game. The Sikandar Raza-led side will have to bring their A game to the fore against the double World Champions.
ZIM vs IND Match Info
| Date | Fixture | Match No | Venue | Start time (Local time) |
| Saturday, July 25 | Zimbabwe vs India | 2nd T20I | Harare Sports Club, Harare | 1:00 PM |
Harare Sports Club Venue Stats (T20I)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 76 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 39 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 35 |
| No Result | 2 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 158 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 136 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 259/5 (20) by Zimbabwe vs Botswana, 2025 |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 71/10 (16.2) by Malawi vs Namibia, 2025 |
| Highest Score Chased | 194 [194/5 in 19.2 overs] by Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe, 2021 |
| Lowest Score Defended | 115 by Zimbabwe vs India, 2024 |
Harare Sports Club Pitch Report and Playing Conditions:
| Aspect | Batters | Pacers | Spinners |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Assistance | Good | Good | Decent |
| Bounce | Good | Good | Moderate |
| Movement/turn | Good | Minimal after powerplay | Decent |
| Best Phase | Middle overs | With the new ball | Middle Overs |
ZIM vs IND Head-to-Head record (T20Is)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 15 |
| Zimbabwe | 03 |
| India | 12 |
Zimbabwe vs India Predicted Playing 11
Zimbabwe (ZIM):
Brian Bennett, Ben Curran, Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza (capt), Ryan Burl, Wessly Madhevere, Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza/Newman Nyamhuri, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani
India (IND):
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan(w), Shreyas Iyer(c), Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, Ravi Bishnoi, Prince Yadav, Ashok Sharma, Mayank Yadav
Players to watch out for in ZIM vs IND:
Ishan Kishan (IND)
The southpaw has been undergoing a rough patch with the bat, scoring 170 runs from the last eight innings at an average of 21.25 and a strike rate of 128.78. Kishan has just one fifty-plus score to his name since the T20 World Cup 2026 final. He will look to rise above his failures and get a big score against his name in the upcoming encounter.
Blessing Muzarabani (ZIM):
The right-arm speedster was the pick of the bowlers for his country in the first T20I, taking two wickets from his four overs, giving away 26 runs. He will again hold the key to get Zimbabwe off to a good start with the new ball against a merciless Indian batting lineup.
Today's Match Prediction: India to win
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on current form, team balance, and available match data. Cricket remains unpredictable, and actual results may vary.