MATCH NO – 01st Match
SERIES – T20 World Cup – 2024
DATE – 06th July, 2024
TIME – 04:30 PM IST
VENUE – Harare Sports Club, Harare
INTRODUCTION
Indian team and Zimbabwe team will play a 5th match t20 series that is all set to take place from July 06 to July 14, 2024. The tournament will be co-hosted by the Zimbabwe, featuring matches across various venues in the same venue.
MATCH PREVIEW
India team will play a T20 series against Zimbabwe after 3-4 years, All seniors player will rest from Indian team and B-team and new faces will play in this series. First match of the T20 series will be played between Zimbabwe vs India on 6th of July. Last time when both teams played against each other Indian team scored 186 runs and Zimbabwe team bowled out at just 115 runs and India won the match by 71 runs.
Both teams boast of strong batting & bowling attacks but India’s team looks more balanced and strong, so the battle between the batsmen and bowlers will be crucial in deciding the outcome of the match.
Considering the form and capabilities of both teams, this match has the potential to be a close contest. It will be interesting to see how the teams strategize and adapt to the conditions. Fans can again expect an exciting and competitive match between Zimbabwe and India. ( Statsforfantasy )
PITCH REPORT
The Harare Sports Club Ground is a prominent sports venue in Harare, Zimbabwe. Established in 1900, it is located near the city centre and serves as the home ground for the Zimbabwe national cricket team. The stadium has a seating capacity of around 10,000 spectators and hosts various international and domestic cricket matches, including Test matches, One Day Internationals (ODIs), and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is).Pitch Characteristics.
The Harare Sports Club Ground in Harare, Zimbabwe, is known for its balanced pitch, offering something for both batsmen and bowlers. Here are some key points about the pitch:
Surface: The pitch at Harare Sports Club generally offers good bounce and carry. It is considered a sporting wicket, providing assistance to both fast bowlers and spinners as the match progresses.
Batting: The pitch is usually good for batting early in the match. Batsmen can play their shots freely once they are settled. However, as the game progresses, the pitch can start to deteriorate, making batting more challenging.
Bowling:
Fast Bowlers: In the initial overs, fast bowlers can extract good bounce and movement off the pitch, especially with the new ball.
Spinners: Spinners come into play more as the pitch wears down. The surface tends to offer more turn and grip, especially in the later stages of the match.
Weather Conditions: Weather can also play a significant role. The pitch conditions can change depending on whether it’s sunny or overcast. In overcast conditions, the ball tends to swing more, aiding the seamers.
Average Scores: The average first-innings score in ODIs at this venue is around 230-250, while in T20Is, it’s around 150-160. However, these numbers can vary depending on the pitch and weather conditions on the day of the match.
Match Context: The nature of the pitch can change based on how recently it has been used and the preparation by the ground staff. Therefore, the pitch report provided on the day of the match is crucial for teams to decide their strategies.
Overall, the Harare Sports Club Ground offers a fair contest between bat and ball, with conditions evolving over the course of the game.
GROUND STATS (T20I)
| TOTAL MATCH | 40 |
| AVERAGE SCORE | 160+ |
| BATTING 1ST WON | 22 |
| BATTING 2ND WON | 18 |
| NO RESULT | 00 |
SCORING PATTERN
| BELOW SCORE 150 | 19 |
| BETWEEN 150 TO 169 | 08 |
| BETWEEN 170 TO 189 | 07 |
| ABOVE SCORE 190 | 06 |
BOWLERS STATS ON HARARE SPORTS CLUB (T20I)
TOTAL MATCHES PLAYED – 40
PACER WICKETS – 327
SPINNER WICKETS – 145.
IND TEAM NEWS, SQUADS, PLAYING 11 & PLAYERS STATS
TEAM NEWS
- Indian team recently performed superb and unbeaten in T20 world cup and Won the trophy also.
- Last time when Zimbabwe and India played against each other Indian team successfully defended a good total of 186 runs and won the match by 71 runs.
- All seniors will take rest and totally new team will play in this series and Shubman Gill will lead the team.
- No One Indian player is play against Zimbabwe yet, and will play for the first time in Zimbabwe and against Zimbabwe.
- Both teams have played 08 T20 matches and India won 06 matches and lost 02 matches against Zimbabwe.
SQUADS
Batting – Shubman Gill ©, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rinku Singh, Sai Sudharshan, Dhruv Jurel(wk), Jitesh Sharma (wk).
Bowling – Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Khaleel Ahmed, Tushar DeshPande, Mukesh kumar, Harshit Rana.
All Rounder – Riyan Parag, Washington Sundar, Abhisek Sharma.
POSSIBLE PLAYING 11
Shubman Gill ©, Abhisek Sharma, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar/Tushar Deshpande, Avesh Khan, Khaleel Ahmed/Harshit Rana, Mukesh Kumar.
IND – PLAYER STATS:
1. SHUBMAN GILL © – RHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 104r, 2r, 16r, 6r, 35r. |
| Stats on venue | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs ZIM | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Total Stats vs ZIM | NOT PLAYED YET. |
2. ABHISEKH SHARMA – LHB+LAO
| Recent 5 Innings | 0r, 45+2W, 33+2W, 4+1W, 4r. |
| Stats on venue | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs ZIM | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Total Stats vs ZIM | NOT PLAYED YET. |
3. RUTURAJ GAIKWAD – RHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 23r, 36r, 1r, 89r, 29r. |
| Stats on venue | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs ZIM | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Total Stats vs ZIM | NOT PLAYED YET. |
4. RIYAN PARAG – RHB+RAO
| Recent 5 Innings | 6r, 36r, 48r, 47r, 27r. |
| Stats on venue | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs ZIM | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Total Stats vs ZIM | NOT PLAYED YET. |
5. DHRUV JUREL (WK) – RHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 56r, 8r, 0r, 28r, 1r. |
| Stats on venue | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs ZIM | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Total Stats vs ZIM | NOT PLAYED YET. |
6. RINKU SINGH – LHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 20r, 16r, 9r, 11r, 5r. |
| Stats on venue | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs ZIM | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Total Stats vs ZIM | NOT PLAYED YET. |
7. WASHINGTON SUNDAR – LHB+RAO
| Recent 5 Innings | 1W, 0W, 43+1W, 3W, 0W. |
| Stats on venue | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs ZIM | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Total Stats vs ZIM | NOT PLAYED YET. |
8. RAVI BISHNOI – RALB
| Recent 5 Innings | 2W, 1W, 0W, 1W, 1W. |
| Stats on venue | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs ZIM | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Total Stats vs ZIM | NOT PLAYED YET. |
9. AVESH KHAN – RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 3W, 3W, 2W, 0W, 0W. |
| Stats on venue | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs ZIM | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Total Stats vs ZIM | NOT PLAYED YET. |
10. KHALEEL AHMED – LAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 1W, 2W, 2W, 0W, 2W. |
| Stats on venue | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs ZIM | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Total Stats vs ZIM | NOT PLAYED YET. |
11. MUKESH KUMAR – RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 5W, 1W, 0W, 3W, 4W. |
| Stats on venue | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs ZIM | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Total Stats vs ZIM | NOT PLAYED YET. |
ZIM TEAM NEWS, SQUADS, PLAYING 11 & PLAYERS STATS
TEAM NEWS
- Zimbabwe team did not perform well in the recent t20 matches. They won only 2 matches and lost 8 matches out of last 10 T20 matches.
- Last time when both teams played against each other Zimbabwe team failed to chase 186 runs and lost the match by 71 runs..
- In the last match Zimbabwe team successfully chased a low total of 157 runs and won the match by 8 wickets against Bangladesh.
- Brian Bennett Scored 70 runs in 49 balls and Sikander Raza scored 72 runs in 46 balls in the previous match against Bangladesh.
- Brain Bennette & Blessing Muzarbani took 2-2 wickets each, Luke Jonge & Wellington Masakdaza took 1-1 wickets each in the previous match against Bangladesh.
- Both teams have played 8 t20 matches and Zimbabwe won 2 matches and lost 6 matches against India.
SQUADS
Batting – Jonathan Campbell, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Dion Myers, Milton Shumba, Clive Madande (wk).
Bowling – Faraz Akram, Tendai Chatara, Wellington Masakadza, Brandon Mavuta, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava
All Rounder – Sikander Raza ©, Wesley Madhere, Luke Jonge, Innocent Kaia, Brian Bennette, Antum Naqvi.
POSSIBLE PLAYING 11
Brian Bennette, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Jonathan Cambell, Sikander Raza, Wesley Madhere, Clive Madane (wk), Luke Jonge, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Tendai Chatara, Blessing Muzarabani.
ZIM – PLAYER STATS:
1. BRIAN BENNETTE – RHB+RAO
| Recent 5 Innings | 70+2W, 0+2W, 5+0W, 44r, 16r. |
| Stats on venue | 3 INNINGS – 27 RUNS – 1W. |
| 5 Innings Against vs IND | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Total Stats vs IND | NOT PLAYED YET. |
2. T. MARUMANI – RHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 1r, 14r, 31r, 2r, 58r. |
| Stats on venue | 13 INNINGS – 138 RUNS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs IND | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Total Stats vs IND | NOT PLAYED YET. |
3. SIKANDER RAZA © – RHB+RAO
| Recent 5 Innings | 36r, 13+1W, 43+0W, 34r, 42+0W. |
| Stats on venue | 17 INNINGS – 378 RUNS – 7W. |
| 5 Innings Against vs IND | 34+1W, 1+0W, 20r, 8+0W, 10+0W. |
| Total Stats vs IND | 5 INNINGS – 73 RUNS – 1W. |
4. JOHNATHAN CAMBELL – LHB+LAO
| Recent 5 Innings | 8r, 31r, 21r, 45r, 23r. |
| Stats on venue | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs IND | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Total Stats vs IND | NOT PLAYED YET. |
5. WESSELY MADHEVERE – RHB+RALB
| Recent 5 Innings | 14+0W, 9r, 25r, 3+0W, 9r. |
| Stats on venue | 18 INNINGS – 436 RUNS – 5W. |
| 5 Innings Against vs IND | 0r. |
| Total Stats vs IND | 1 INNING – 0 RUNS. |
6. CLIVE MADANDE (WK) – RHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 12r, 11r, 0r, 43r, 1r. |
| Stats on venue | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs IND | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Total Stats vs IND | NOT PLAYED YET. |
7. LUKE JONGWE – RHB+RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 0W, 2W, 1W, 2W, 0W |
| Stats on venue | 18 INNINGS – 148 RUNS – 26W. |
| 5 Innings Against vs IND | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Total Stats vs IND | NOT PLAYED YET. |
8. RICHARD NAGARVA – LAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 2W, 1W, 0W, 0W, 1W. |
| Stats on venue | 12 INNINGS – 12 WICKETS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs IND | 1W. |
| Total Stats vs IND | 1 INNING – 1 WICKETS. |
9. BLESSING MUZARABANI – RAF
| Recent 5 Innings | 2W, 1W, 3W, 0W, 1W. |
| Stats on venue | 14 INNINGS – 12 WICKETS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs IND | 1W. |
| Total Stats vs IND | 1 INNING – 1 WICKET. |
10. WELINGTON MASAKDAZA – LAO
| Recent 5 Innings | 1W, 0W, 0W, 0W, 1W. |
| Stats on venue | 14 INNINGS – 11 WICKETS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs IND | 0W. |
| Total Stats vs IND | 1 INNING – 0 WICKET. |
11. TENDAI CHATARA – RAF
| Recent 5 Innings | 0W, 1W, 3W, 1W, 1W. |
| Stats on venue | 11 INNINGS – 13 WICKETS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs IND | 0W, 0W, 1W. |
| Total Stats vs IND | 3 INNINGS – 1 WICKET. |
HEAD TO HEAD RECORDS
TOTAL MATCHES PLAYED – 08
IND WIN – 06
ZIM WIN – 02
NO RESULT – 00.
FANTASY TEAM/DREAM 11 TEAM
FANTASY TEAM WILL COME SOON…………..
POSSIBLE OUTCOME –
INDIA MAY BE THE WINNER OF THIS MATCH.