India aims to seal the three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe in the second encounter at Harare Sports Club, according to reports from The Sporting News. The visiting side dominated the series opener by chasing down a target of 125/7 in just seven wickets and 40 balls to spare.
Broadcast and Live Streaming Details for Zimbabwe vs India 2nd T20I
Fans wanting to watch the fixture can tune into television and digital broadcasts. According to The Sporting News, the match will air live on TV via Zee’s Unite8 Sports Network in India, specifically on Unite8 Sports 1 HD for Hindi coverage and Unite8 Sports 2 HD for English commentary. Live streaming is available through the FanCode app and website.
The series is broadcast across five languages, with DD Sports carrying select games free-to-air. The fixture starts at 1:00 p.m. local time (CAT), translating to 4:30 p.m. IST on Saturday.
Team Lineups and Player Form
Teenage batsman Vaibhav Sooryavanshi rebounded from a below-par UK tour by hitting a record 19-ball half-century, as reported by The Sporting News. Shreyas Iyer picked up his first win as India T20I captain by guiding the team home. Returning from a long injury layoff, Mayank Yadav claimed figures of 2/18 in the bowling attack, while Prince Yadav contributed two wickets.
Did you know? India enters this match as the heavy favorite with betting odds priced at 1.07 on Dafa, while Zimbabwe is listed at 7.80, according to data published by The Sporting News.
For the hosts, captain Sikandar Raza anchors a lineup that includes Ryan Burl, Blessing Muzarabani, and Richard Ngarava. Zimbabwe may alter their batting order after struggling to build momentum in the first match. Meanwhile, India is unlikely to alter a winning formula.
Predicted Playing XIs
Zimbabwe Predicted XI: Brian Bennett, Ben Curran, Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Wesley Madhevere, Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Brad Evans, Newman Nyamhuri, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani.
India Predicted XI: Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Ishan Kishan (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, Ravi Bishnoi, Prince Yadav, Ashok Sharma, Mayank Yadav.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the Zimbabwe vs India 2nd T20I start?
The match starts at 4:30 p.m. IST (1:00 p.m. local CAT) on Saturday.
Where can I watch the match live in India?
The game is broadcast on Zee’s Unite8 Sports Network on TV and streamed live on the FanCode app and website.
Where is the match being played?
The fixture takes place at Harare Sports Club in Harare, Zimbabwe.
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