India vs Zimbabwe T20 Pitch Report: Conditions in Harare, weather update and Dream 11 predictions; all you need to know

The T20I match between India and Zimbabwe scheduled for Saturday promises to be an exciting encounter as both teams aim to showcase their talents on the international stage.

India, though an inexperienced side, boasts the likes of emerging talents and will be looking to dominate the game with their strong batting lineup and versatile bowling attack.

Key players like Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma and Avesh Khan are expected to make significant contributions.

On the other hand, Zimbabwe will be keen to put up a formidable fight against the more seasoned Indian side. Players like Sikandar Raza and Dion Myers will be crucial for Zimbabwe as they aim to leverage their experience and skill to challenge the Indian team.

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India vs Zimbabwe pitch report
The Harare Sports club pitch conditions are likely to favour the batsmen, making it a potentially high-scoring affair and would be of only a little help to the pacers. With an afternoon fixture, a flat pitch is anticipated and might favour spinners, giving them the desired turn, in the latter half of the game.

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India vs Zimbabwe: Weather in Harare
According to AccuWeather, the current weather in Harare, Zimbabwe is bright and sunny. The forecaster says there's zero per cent chance of rain and no cloud cover throughout the day. The capital city is poised for Wind Gusts of 5 km/h and humidity level at 30 per cent.

India vs Zimbabwe head-to-head
When it comes to head-to-head, India is the stronger team against Zimbabwe in men's T20 internationals.

Of the eight encounters, the two-time T20 world champions have won six times. Zimbabwe won the other two against India: in 2015 and in 2016. The Raza-led team triumphed both times in Harare itself.

India vs Zimbabwe Dream 11 predictions
In a 7:4 composition, the Dream 11 team may be:
Wicketkeeper: Dhruv Jurel
Batsmen: Shubman Gill (C), Rinku Singh, Riyan Parag, Dion Myers
All-rounders: Sikandar Raza (VC), Abhishek Sharma
Bowlers: Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Faraz Akram, Wellington Masakadza

India vs Zimbabwe Squads
India: Shubman Gill (captain), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Abhishek Sharma, Rinku Singh, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Riyan Parag, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Khaleel Ahmed, Mukesh Kumar, Tushar Deshpande, Sai Sudharsan, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Harshit Rana.

Zimbabwe: Sikandar Raza (Captain), Faraz Akram, Brian Bennett, Johnathan Campbell, Tendai Chatara, Luke Jongwe, Innocent Kaia, Clive Madande, Wessly Madhevere, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza, Brandon Mavuta, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Antum Naqvi, Richard Ngarava, Milton Shumba