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Ind vs Zim 4th T20I: India set sight on series as Zimbabwe scramble for a win

Friday, 12-Jul-2024
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Making their scintillating comeback by registering two back-to-back victories in the second and third T20Is, India are leading the five-match series against Zimbabwe 2-1. As India now gear up to face Zimbabwe in the fourth T20I match on Saturday at Harare Sports Club, Harare, their eyes will be set on sealing the series win. The fourth T20I match between India and Zimbabwe is going to be incredibly crucial as both teams gear up to make their own gains. 

The series started with a win for Zimbabwe, who managed to outplay India in the first T20I. This victory was a significant morale booster for the Zimbabwe, however two consecutive defeats have put dent on their successful start. Meanwhile, India bouncing back strongly in the subsequent matches, displaying their prowess and determination, have dominated Zimbabwe. In both second and third T20I, India delivered a commanding performance, putting Zimbabwe on the backfoot. 

India will look to maintain their winning momentum and seal the series with a victory in the fourth T20I. Their batting lineup, featuring power hitters such as skipper Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson will provide much-needed firepower to team India. Their bowling attack, led by Khaleel Ahmed, Avesh Khan and Washington Sundar will be crucial. Indian bowlers will look to exploit weaknesses in the Zimbabwe batting lineup.

On the other hand, Zimbabwe will be keen to level the series and take it to a decisive fifth match. Zimbabwe will need to come out stronger against India in order to pin them down and level the series 2-2

ZIM probable XI: Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wessly Madhevere, Brian Bennett , Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza (c), Johnathan Campbell, Clive Madande (wk), Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Tendai Chatara

IND probable XI: Shubman Gill (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Abhishek Sharma, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Khaleel Ahmed

 

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