India faces Zimbabwe in 1st T20I in Harare on July 23
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 6:00 AM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
India and Zimbabwe are set to compete in the first T20I match at the Harare Sports Club on July 23. India, under captain Shreyas Iyer, looks to recover from recent series defeats, including a 0-4 loss to England. Young player Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is expected to open the batting for India, while Zimbabwe, led by Sikandar Raza, aims to leverage home advantage and pressure the visitors. The conditions in Harare are expected to be favorable for cricket, with dry weather and ample sunshine predicted for match day.
- •The match takes place at Harare Sports Club starting at 4:30 PM IST.
- •India's squad includes Shreyas Iyer, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, and Ishan Kishan.
- •Zimbabwe features players like Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, and Blessing Muzarabani.
- •Conditions are favorable with dry weather and a mix of pitch support for batters and bowlers.
- •Live broadcast available on Zee's Unite8 Sports Network and streaming on FanCode.
- 10:07 AMYahoo Sports — India vs Zimbabwe 2nd T20I 2026 lineups as Shreyas Iyer aims to win his maiden series as captain
- 8:41 AMYahoo Sports — India vs Zimbabwe 1st T20I 2026 live score, toss winner, winning probability, result and highlights from Harare
- 6:00 AMYahoo Sports — India vs Zimbabwe 1st T20I Live Streaming: When and where to watch IND vs ZIM, pitch report, Harare weather, predicted XIs
"India aims for a T20I victory against Zimbabwe in Harare. Shreyas Iyer leads the team seeking to rebound from recent series losses. Young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is expected to open the batting alongside Abhishek Sharma. Zimbabwe, led by Sikandar Raza, will challenge India at home. The match will be broadcast live on Zee's Unite8 Sports Network.
"Check India vs Zimbabwe 2nd T20I lineups as Shreyas Iyer aims to secure his maiden series win as captain in Harare. Predicted XIs and pitch report included.
"Shreyas Iyer-led India aim to bounce back against Zimbabwe after an embarrassing series loss against Ireland and England.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 10:07 AMIndia vs Zimbabwe 2nd T20I 2026 lineups as Shreyas Iyer aims to win his maiden series as captain
Check India vs Zimbabwe 2nd T20I lineups as Shreyas Iyer aims to secure his maiden series win as captain in Harare. Predicted XIs and pitch report included.
- Yahoo SportsJul 23, 2026, 8:41 AMIndia vs Zimbabwe 1st T20I 2026 live score, toss winner, winning probability, result and highlights from Harare
Shreyas Iyer-led India aim to bounce back against Zimbabwe after an embarrassing series loss against Ireland and England.
- Yahoo SportsJul 23, 2026, 6:00 AMIndia vs Zimbabwe 1st T20I Live Streaming: When and where to watch IND vs ZIM, pitch report, Harare weather, predicted XIs
India aims for a T20I victory against Zimbabwe in Harare. Shreyas Iyer leads the team seeking to rebound from recent series losses. Young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is expected to open the batting alongside Abhishek Sharma. Zimbabwe, led by Sikandar Raza, will challenge India at home. The match will be broadcast live on Zee's Unite8 Sports Network.
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