India will take on Zimbabwe in the second T20I of the three-match series at the Harare Sports Club on Saturday, July 25. The visitors, led by Shreyas Iyer, will be looking to pick up another win to seal the series after an easy win in the series opener.
India defeated Zimbabwe in every department in the first T20 match. Their bowlers restricted the hosts to 127/7, after which the batsmen reached the target in just 13.2 overs. Shreyas Iyer expresses happiness after India’s seven-wicket win over Zimbabwe in the first T20ISaying he “couldn’t be happier.”
Meanwhile, Zimbabwe will need to make a comeback to keep the series alive. The hosts struggled with the bat in the opening games and will need a better effort from their top order. They should put India under pressure and take the series to a decider.
India vs Zimbabwe 2nd T20I: Match Details
match: Zimbabwe vs India, 2nd T20I
Tournament: India tour of Zimbabwe 2026
date: Saturday, July 25, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM Local / 4:30 PM IST
venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare
live streaming: fancode
Live broadcast: Unite8 Sports Network
India vs Zimbabwe 2nd T20I: Pitch and weather report
There is expected to be a fair competition between bat and ball on the Harare Sports Club pitch. Teams that build partnerships in the middle overs can post competitive scores.
The weather is expected to remain clear in Harare throughout the match. The temperature will be around 22°C, with light winds and no chance of rain. The conditions are ideal for an uninterrupted 20-over contest.
India vs Zimbabwe 2nd T20I: Head-to-head record
India has a great record against Zimbabwe in T20Is and have won 12 out of 15 matches between the two teams. Zimbabwe have recorded three wins, each of which has come at Harare Sports Club.
India vs Zimbabwe 2nd T20I: Playing XI
India: Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Shreyas Iyer (captain), Tilak Verma, Rinku Singh, Shivam Dubey, Ravi Bishnoi, Prince Yadav, Ashok Sharma, Mayank Yadav.
Zimbabwe: Brian Bennett, Tadivanashe Marumani (wk), Ben Curran, Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Wesley Madhewere, Brad Evans, Newman Nyamurhi, Richard Ngarwa, Blessing Muzarabani.
India vs Zimbabwe 2nd T20I: Toss Prediction
During day matches at Harare Sports Club the captain will likely bat first and make use of the best batting conditions. Although India chased the target comfortably in the opening game, the captain winning the toss may decide to bat first.
India vs Zimbabwe 2nd T20I: Score Prediction
India vs Zimbabwe 2nd T20I: Key players to watch
India
Vaibhav Suryavanshi: The teenage opening batsman made an immediate impact by scoring a blistering half-century in 19 balls in the series opener. His fearless batting can put Zimbabwe on the backfoot during the powerplay.
Mayank Yadav: The Express pacer finished with figures of 2/18 during his series debut. His pace and ability to take early wickets make him a key player.
Ishan Kishan: Kishan looked confident at number 3 in the first T20 match. He will play an important role in keeping the scoreboard running in the middle overs.
zimbabwe
Wesley Madhevere: Madhevere fought hard in the opening match playing an innings of 39 runs. Zimbabwe will need another valuable contribution from him to post a competitive total.
Blessings to Muzarabani: The tall fast bowler impressed with figures of 2/26 in the first T20I. He will lead Zimbabwe’s pace attack and try to break India’s top order.
Sikandar Raza: The Zimbabwe captain remains their biggest match-winner with both bat and ball. The host team will depend on his experience to keep the series intact.
India vs Zimbabwe 2nd T20I: Prediction of best batsman
India:
Vaibhav Suryavanshi is the best selection as India’s highest run-scorer. After his explosive half-century in the series opener, the young opener will be looking to convert his starts into big innings.
Zimbabwe:
Ben Curran could be the leading run-scorer for Zimbabwe. He, who is the more technical batsman, will be crucial to the hosts’ hopes of posting a competitive total.
India vs Zimbabwe 2nd T20I: Best Bowler Prediction
India:
Mayank Yadav is expected to become the highest wicket-taker for India. His raw pace and ability to strike the new ball makes him a dangerous option in the powerplay.
Zimbabwe:
Blessing Muzarabani is a strong contender to become Zimbabwe’s best bowler. His extra bounce and consistent line and length can trouble India’s attacking top order.
India vs Zimbabwe 2nd T20I: Win chances
India vs Zimbabwe 2nd T20 Match Prediction: Expert Verdict
After a spectacular win in the opening match of the series, India will enter the second T20 match with momentum. Their batting looks strong and the bowlers are in good form. Zimbabwe needs a better batting performance to challenge the visiting team, but India is a strong contender to win the series again.
