The Ind vs Zim series promises to deliver top-class cricket action with both sides looking to perform. This will be an invaluable opportunity for both sides to evaluate squad combinations before important white-ball tournaments take place later this season.
Zimbabwe national cricket team vs India national cricket team matches have become one of the more captivating contests in cricket’s shortest format. Shubman Gill leads an Indian side that includes promising youngsters such as Abhishek Sharma, Rinku Singh and Riyan Parag.
| Match Date | Format | Venue | Result | Margin | Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2022 | ODI | Harare Sports Club | India beat Zimbabwe | 13 runs | India won series 3-0 |
| Aug 20, 2022 | ODI | Harare Sports Club | India beat Zimbabwe | 5 wickets | India won series 3-0 |
| Aug 18, 2022 | ODI | Harare Sports Club | India beat Zimbabwe | 10 wickets | India won series 3-0 |
| Jul 14, 2024 | T20I | Harare Sports Club | India beat Zimbabwe | 42 runs | India won series 4-1 |
| Jul 14, 2024 | T20I | Harare Sports Club | India beat Zimbabwe | 42 runs | India won series 4-1 |
Zimbabwe vs India
Indian and Zimbabwe have enjoyed many thrilling contests against each other throughout their rivalry. Although India is clearly more successful at head-to-head matches, Zimbabwe has had its moments of brilliance – proving once again how powerful cricket can be! These passionate showdowns serve as reminders of its importance.
Zimbabwe and India held their inaugural Test match at Harare Sports Club in October 1992, marking Zimbabwe’s debut hosting of an official Test. Unfortunately, it ended in a draw despite Zimbabwean David Houghton scoring his maiden Test century of 121 runs to make history at home; on the Indian team Kapil Dev scored 62 runs while Sanjay Manjrekar made up another 307 total runs with Sanjay Manjrekar scoring 104 to help make up their total 307 total score.
Zimbabwe has an extensive cricketing heritage dating back to the late 19th century. Touring sides first visited Rhodesia (then Rhodesia) during this era; soon thereafter they joined South African domestic competition Currie Cup as well. Zimbabwe eventually joined International Cricket Council as an associate member and in 1992 played its inaugural Test match against India.
In 2022, these two teams will meet again for a three-match ODI series in Zimbabwe that could prove pivotal to Zimbabwe qualifying for the 2023 World Cup. Zimbabwe are currently 12th on the 13-team points table and need to win four consecutive matches in order to remain in contention for a top eight finish.
India will arrive in Harare on July 1, giving their team time to acclimatise before beginning the series against Zimbabwe. While Tilak Varma remains out due to an injury, talented youngsters such as Abhishek Sharma and Riyan Parag should help cover for him in his absence.
Indian cricket will look to regain the top spot in the ICC world rankings after dropping behind Pakistan and Bangladesh, but are confident of defeating Zimbabwe comfortably despite recent slip ups from both teams.
They can expect an evenly-contested contest from both teams as they face each other again for one final time; last time, Zimbabwe defeated Ireland by five wickets with the match notable for an inconclusive verdict regarding Ireland’s John Mooney coming close to hitting a boundary but eight different television replays failed to show his foot had crossed over into that spot on his batted batted ball that reached out and hit his bat…
ODIs
India and Zimbabwe always put on an entertaining show when they meet in one-day internationals (ODIs). Their rivalry dates back decades, with both sides entertaining audiences with thrilling performances and unexpected twists over time. We will explore some of their most memorable ODI encounters here.
Zimbabwe was graced with some exceptional talent when they first became Test nation, including Hamilton Masakadza, Graeme Cremer and Henry Olonga who could play at a high level – such as Hamilton Masakadza, Graeme Cremer and Henry Olonga – but their early Test career struggled significantly.
On the plus side they were great entertainment to watch in One-Day Internationals as they frequently made it into multi-national tournament finals.
Australia also enjoyed success playing Twenty20 cricket and won several matches. Their squad could compete with some of the world’s finest sides; even defeating New Zealand both home and away in 2000-2001! Australia joined the International Cricket Council (ICC) as full members in 1992 before hosting India for one-off Test later that same year.
India easily won all five one-day international (ODI) matches to take an undefeated series 5-0 victory. Suresh Raina was recognized with Player of the Series award, while Ashok Dinda took four wickets per game to lead India to success.
Zimbabwe experienced several setbacks over the subsequent months, which was compounded by internal disputes and foreign interference.
They entered World Cup qualifiers alongside Nepal, Afghanistan, Hong Kong and Scotland but failed to advance past group stage play, suffering two consecutive losses against UAE opposition.
Zimbabwe was suffering financial difficulty at this time and many players refused to represent the national side. Brendan Taylor, Graeme Cremer and Sean Williams even boycotted a tour to Pakistan and India altogether.
Zimbabwe have introduced some fresh faces into their squad this time, including wicketkeeper-batter Brendan Taylor returning after over a year out and three newcomers Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, and Riyan Parag. All six hope for better performances than seen during previous bilateral series against India.
T20Is
India and Zimbabwe cricket team rivalries are among the fiercest in cricket. Over decades of contests, audiences have been treated to thrilling contests and unbelievable performances between these two sides in ODIs, Tests and T20Is; here are some highlights from this epic rivalry!
Zimbabwe may have seen better days recently, but their cricket is still formidable. Recently beating New Zealand in an ODI series demonstrated their talent and determination; now is an ideal opportunity for them to win more matches in future!
Zimbabwe managed a remarkable comeback against Sri Lanka in their second T20I. Following a slow start, they managed to rally and score 115 runs in 20 overs before Indian bowlers could stop it and lost some wickets as a result – leading them to an embarrassing defeat and crushing defeat for themselves as tourists.
Zimbabwe’s bowlers led by Sikandar Raza and Brad Evans were in superb form, putting Sri Lanka’s batsmen under immense pressure resulting in their eventual collapse and only scoring 80 runs – the lowest total ever in T20I history against Zimbabwe.
After the match, Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza expressed his satisfaction with his team’s performance. He noted that they devised an excellent plan and executed it flawlessly while adding that the track provided ample opportunities to find wickets. Furthermore, he applauded Washington Sundar’s impressive bowling.
India will play two more T20Is against Zimbabwe this Sunday. Both matches will be held in Harare and start at 1:00 pm local time and 5:00 pm respectively, with live coverage provided by Crickit. You can keep up to date with India vs Zimbabwe T20I series by subscribing to Crickit; live updates of matches can be followed on mobile phone, tablet or PC and you can read match report/analysis as they happen online; they’ll also be broadcasted globally to over 100 countries!
Tests
Since over four decades ago, India and Zimbabwe have engaged in cricket battles full of memorable moments, crushing dominance, and flashes of pure genius. While India may lead in terms of head-to-head record, their fiery encounters show both sides’ unwavering passion for cricket; thus the Ind vs Zim series this year provides both sides an opportunity to showcase their best cricket against one another and test themselves against each other.
The 2024 series will comprise three ODIs and five T20Is, with both teams looking to perform well and win. This series will serve both sides well as they build momentum ahead of white-ball tournaments such as the ICC World Cup while T20Is serve to test combinations and maintain consistency across both batting and bowling.
Over the past two years, India have held a 9-1 advantage against Zimbabwe in T20I cricket, though Zimbabwe have managed to break out on occasion and win one T20I match against them in Harare – however India rallied back and went on to win 4-1 by featuring impressive young performers like Abhishek Sharma and Riyan Parag.
After winning the T20 World Cup in Barbados, Team India will travel to Zimbabwe for a five-match T20I series led by Shubman Gill and with National Cricket Academy head coach VVS Laxman as head coach. Young Indian talent such as Ruturaj Gaikwad, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Abhishek Sharma and Rinku Singh will feature prominently while established players such as Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah will remain sidelined for this tour.
The Indian tour of Zimbabwe offers young Indian players an incredible chance to showcase themselves before a passionate home crowd. Now that veterans like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have retired from T20I cricket, this tour presents an invaluable chance for these youngsters to establish themselves as the next generation of national team cricketers. All matches will be live telecast by Sony LIV.
