India will look to seal the three-match T20I series when they face Zimbabwe in the second T20I at the Harare Sports Club. After a convincing victory in the opening match, the visitors head into the contest with plenty of confidence, while Zimbabwe will be eager to bounce back and keep the series alive.
Match Details
Match: India vs Zimbabwe, 2nd T20I
Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare
Date: July 25, 2026
Time: 4:30 PM IST
Series: India Tour of Zimbabwe 2026
Pitch Report
The Harare Sports Club surface has generally offered assistance to fast bowlers with the new ball. Early movement and extra bounce make batting challenging during the powerplay, while stroke-making becomes easier once batters settle in. Spinners can also find grip in the middle overs if they bowl disciplined lines.
Captains winning the toss may prefer to bowl first and make use of the fresh conditions before chasing under relatively easier batting conditions.
Weather Report
The forecast suggests cool winter conditions in Harare with little chance of rain, making a full 20-over contest likely.
Team Preview
India
India produced a dominant all-round performance in the opening T20I. The pace attack, led by Mayank Yadav, put Zimbabwe under pressure before the batting unit completed the chase comfortably. Young opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi impressed with an attacking half-century, while captain Shreyas Iyer will expect another clinical performance as India aim to wrap up the series.
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe showed glimpses of promise but struggled to build partnerships in the first game. Captain Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl and Blessing Muzarabani will be key if the hosts are to level the series. Zimbabwe need a stronger batting display and early wickets with the new ball to challenge India.
Squads
India:Shreyas Iyer (c), Ishan Kishan (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, Ravi Bishnoi, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav, Ashok Sharma, Harsh Dubey, Suryansh Shedge, Yash Thakur, Prabhsimran Singh.
Zimbabwe: Sikandar Raza (c), Brian Bennett, Ben Curran, Dion Myers, Ryan Burl, Wessly Madhevere, Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Newman Nyamhuri, Brad Evans, Milton Shumba, Wellington Masakadza, Tafadzwa Tsiga, Tanaka Chivanga.
Probable Playing XI
India:Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, Ravi Bishnoi, Prince Yadav, Ashok Sharma, Mayank Yadav.
Zimbabwe: Brian Bennett, Ben Curran, Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Wessly Madhevere, Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Brad Evans, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Newman Nyamhuri.
Dream11 Fantasy Team
Wicketkeeper: Ishan Kishan
Batters: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma, Shreyas Iyer, Tilak Varma
All-rounders: Sikandar Raza, Shivam Dube
Bowlers: Mayank Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava
Captain: Shreyas Iyer
Vice-Captain: Mayank Yadav
Match Prediction
India enter the second T20I with momentum, greater batting depth and a bowling attack that adapted well to the Harare conditions. Zimbabwe have the ability to compete, but they will need a significantly improved batting effort to challenge the visitors.
Prediction: Team India to win the 2nd T20I and clinch the series 2-0.
