Zimbabwe vs India Match Prediction, 3rd T20I – Who will win today match between ZIM vs IND?

Who will win today’s match, ZIM vs IND 3rd T20I: After registering a handsome win against Zimbabwe and leveling the series, the young Indian squad is ready to take the lead. However, the playing XI combination that registered a 100-run win over Zimbabwe may not be seen in the 3rd T20I of this five-match series, as Yashaswi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, and Shivam Dube have joined the team in Zimbabwe before this match.

According to the news reports, Jaiswal, Samson, and Dube could feature in the playing XI of India for the 3rd T20I. As per a news article published in the Indian Express, Jaiswal could walk into the playing XI, and Abhishek Sharma can be pushed down to the number three position to make way for the reserved opener of the senior side. The same report suggests that Samson could take over the wicket-keeping job from Dhruv Jurel in the 3rd T20I, and Dube could be included in the playing XI in place of Sai Sudharsan for the 3rd T20I against Zimbabwe. Despite changing the winning combination, India is the favorite to win this match. 

Match Information: ZIM vs IND 3rd T20I

The third T20I match of the ongoing series between Zimbabwe and India will be played at the same venue where the first two T20 matches of this series have taken place, the Harare Sports Club. The match will begin at 1:30 PM (local time) and 4:30 PM (IST) and will be broadcast on Sony Sports Network and Sony Liv app. 

Also read: Zimbabwe T20 Squad  | IND vs ZIM: For the T20Is against Zimbabwe

Ind vs ZIM Head to Head in T20I

India and Zimbabwe have played 10 T20I matches before this encounter, and India emerged victorious on 7 occasions out of those 10 meetings, while Zimbabwe has won 3 matches against India in the T20 format. 

Pitch Report: ZIM vs IND 3rd T20I

After the first two matches of this series, it is for sure that pacers will get some help from the pitch at Harare Sports Club in the first few overs, as we have seen in the last two matches, be it extra bounce or some lateral movement. After the powerplay overs, the wicket starts to settle down at HSC and hitting became a little easier for batters, as we saw in the last match. However, the pitch begins to get slow with the progress of the game, and striking the ball properly became a little bit difficult compared to the first inning.

That’s why we have seen the teams that bat first win the match in this series. Out of 43 T20I matches played at Harare Sports Club, 25 have been won by the batting first side, while the chasing team won just 18 matches. 

Zimbabwe Probable Playing 11 for 3rd T20I

Wessly Madhevere, Innocent Kaia, Brian Bennett, Sikandar Raza(c), Dion Myers, Johnathan Campbell, Clive Madande(w), Wellington Masakadza, Luke Jongwe, Blessing Muzarabani, Tendai Chatara

India Probable Playing 11 for 3rd T20I

Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Riyan Parag, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar

Today’s Match Prediction: ZIM vs IND 3rd T20I 

In the 3rd T20I match between Zimbabwe and India, it is pretty obvious that India will enter the field as a favorite to win this encounter. However, the Zimbabwean side is experienced and has seasoned campaigners like Tendai Chatara, Muzurabani, Captain Raza, and Wellington Masakadza who can frustrate their opponents on their day. As a team, this young Indian squad has first-hand experience with what Muzurabani and Raza can do, but despite all of this, India has a great team with limitless potential that can blow away opponents like Zimbabwe if played to their caliber. According to Google Win Predictor, India has an 88% chance of winning this match, while Zimbabwe has just a 12% chance of beating India in this game. 

India and Zimbabwe Full Squads

In contrast to India, which has 15 players on its full-strength roster, Zimbabwe has 17 players. The players are listed as follows: