ZIM vs IND Dream11 Prediction: A new-look Team India, led by Shubman Gill, will kick-start a new era of Indian cricket when the first T20I match of the five-match series against host Zimbabwe begins at Harare Sports Club on Saturday afternoon. The match is scheduled to start at 4:30 PM (IST).
The Indian Cricket Team is entering a transition period, especially in T20 cricket. Superstars Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravindra Jadeja have bid adieu to the 20-over format after winning the coveted T20 World Cup last week. They have set the bar high and now its up to the likes of Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Riyan Parag, and Nitish Kumar Reddy, to name a few, to take Indian cricket to new heights. For this new look Team India, the series against Zimbabwe, though it won’t be a litmus test by any stretch of imagination, is a good opportunity to prove that they belong to the biggest of stage. This series is really a golden chance of everybody as a good and consistent show can launch their national career.
The look of Zimbabwe’s squad is also new. They have named some young players in their squad who can go toe-to-toe against this inexperienced Indian team.
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ZIM vs IND Pitch & Weather Report
Pitch Report: The Harare Sports Club provides even playing conditions for both batsmen and bowlers. The hard surface offers bounce to the bowlers, but this also allows batsmen to hit through the line and play their shots. It’s all about adjusting to the conditions. The average first innings score at this venue is around 160.
Weather Report: There’s no or very little chance of rain in Harare on Saturday. So expect a full match between Zimbabwe and India.
- Maximum Temperature: 26°C
- Precipitation: 0%
- Humidity: 14%
- Wind: 10 km/h
ZIM vs IND Head To Head Record
Zimbabwe can take some confidence from their head-to-head record against India in the 20-over format. Both teams have played 8 matches against each other in this format, with Zimbabwe managing to win twice.
| Matches played | 08 |
| Zimbabwe Wins | 02 |
| India Wins | 06 |
| No Result | 00 |
ZIM vs IND Dream11 Prediction Injury and availability News
Zimbabwe
- No issues for Zimbabwe ahead of this game.
- All the players are available for selection.
India
- Although Sanju Samson has been named in India’s squad for Zimbabwe, he is not available for 1st T20I match as he was part of India’s T20 World Cup squad.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal is also not available due to his involvement with Team India during T20 World Cup.
- Dhruv Jurel will be the wicket-keeper batsman for Team India in the first T20I match.
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TOP Picks For ZIM vs IND Dream 11 Match
Captain Options:
- Shubman Gill: India’s captain in this series must be looking to prove a point after getting overlooked for the T20 World Cup. But we know Gill is a premium batter who is a future superstar of Indian cricket. He can be a one-man show for Team India.
- Abhishek Sharma: Burst onto the scene after a terrific IPL 2024 with Sunrisers Hyderabad. The 24-year-old smashed bowlers all-around the park, hitting sixes against the world-renowned bowlers. If he can emulate his IPL performance against Zimbabwe, then this is the series where Abhishek can nail down a spot in India’s Playing XI.
- Ruturaj Gaikwad: With 583 runs in 14 innings, the Chennai Super Kings captain led the scoring charts for his team during IPL 2024. He can perform under pressure and has the skills set to play all kinds of shots.
- Sikandar Raza: Zimbabwe’s captain holds the key for his team. He is a two-way player as he can bat and bowl as well. He is a solid option to have in fantasy teams.
Vice-Captain Options:
- Ravi Bishnoi: He didn’t have the best of IPL 2024 for Lucknow Super Giants. But we all know Bishnoi is a top-notch spinner and can turn the ball on any pitch.
- Avesh Khan: Rajasthan Royals’ star bowler claimed 19 wickets in 16 matches during IPL 2024. The 26-year-old has a great future in white-ball. He is worth the shot in Dream11 fantasy cricket teams for this match.
- Mukesh Kumar: He had a terrific IPL 2024 for Delhi Capitals. In just 10 games, the 30-year-old picked up 17 wickets, at a jaw-dropping strike-rate of 12.53.
- Blessing Muzarabani: The 27-year-old has the knack of picking up wickets with new ball. His height also give him an added advantage and he can get extra bounce off the pitch. His first spell could make or break the game for his team.
- Riyan Parag: The 23-year-old racked up 573 runs for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2024, complemented by four half centuries. But it’s the manner of his scoring that impressed everyone. He scored those runs in the middle-order, and during tough situations. He showed that he can be a clutch scorer.
ZIM vs IND Predicted Lineups
Zimbabwe Playing XI: Innocent Kaia, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Bennett Brian, Wessly Madhevere, Clive Madande (WK), Sikandar Raza (C), Campbell Johnathan, Luke Jongwe, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava
India Playing XI: Shubman Gill (C), Abhishek Sharma, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Riyan Parag, Rinku Singh, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Mukesh Kumar, Avesh Khan, Khaleel Ahmed
ZIM vs IND Dream11 Prediction Teams
ZIM vs IND Dream 11 Prediction Team 1
- Wicketkeepers: C Madande
- Batsmen: S Gill (C), R Gaikwad (VC), W Madhevere
- All-rounders: S Raza, A Sharma
- Bowlers: B Muzarbani, R Bishnoi, R Ngarava, K Ahmed, M Kumar
ZIM vs IND Dream 11 Prediction Team 2
- Wicketkeepers: C Madande
- Batsmen: S Gill (VC), R Gaikwad
- All-rounders: S Raza, A Sharma (C), W Sundar
- Bowlers: B Muzarbani, R Bishnoi, A Khan, R Ngarava, M Kumar
