India Tour of Zimbabwe 2024

14 July 2024 Mukesh Kumar registered his best figures in T20I. He took 4/22 in the 5th T20I match at Harare. India win the series by 4-1.

Team India's next assignment after winning the 2024 T20 World Cup is the 5-match T20I series against Zimbabwe. India will play 5 T20I matches in Zimbabwe. India vs Zimbabwe 2024 series will start on 6th July 2024 and end on 14th July 2024. The road to the 2026 T20 World Cup begins from this series.

India last toured Zimbabwe in 2022, winning the 3-match ODI series by 3-0. India last played a T20I in Zimbabwe in 2016. The 3-match series finished 2-1 in favor of India. Play all the matches of the India vs Zimbabwe 2024 Series on the Howzat Fantasy App and win big prizes daily!

India vs Zimbabwe 2024 Match Schedule for T20I Series

All the matches of the Ind vs Zim 2024 T20 series will be played at the Harare Sports Club, Harare. All matches will start at 1 PM local time (4:30 PM IST).

MatchDateTime (IST)LocationResult
1st T20, Zimbabwe vs IndiaSaturday, 6th July4:30 PMHarareZimbabwe won by 13 runs
2nd T20, Zimbabwe vs IndiaSunday, 7th July4:30 PMHarareIndia won by 100 runs
3rd T20, Zimbabwe vs IndiaWednesday, 10th July4:30 PMHarareIndia won by 23 runs
4th T20, Zimbabwe vs IndiaSaturday, 13th July4:30 PMHarareIndia won by 10 wickets
5th T20, Zimbabwe vs IndiaSunday, 14th July4:30 PMHarareIndia won by 42 runs

Also check: India Next Match Schedule 2024: When and Where the Men in Blue Are Playing Next

Harare Stadium Pitch Details

The IND vs ZIM T20 series will be played at the Harare Sports Club, Harare. The first T20I was played here back in 2010. Since then, 41 T20I matches have been played here so far.

VenueHarare Sports Club, Harare
T20Is Played46
Team Batting First Won27 times (4 in last 10 T20Is)
Team Batting Second Won19 times (6 in last 10 T20Is)
Highest T20 Score234/2 (India)
Lowest T20 Score99 (Pakistan)
Average Score Batting First157
Highest Run Chase194/5 (Bangladesh)
India's Record9 wins in 12 matches
Zimbabwe's Record10 wins in 43 matches

India vs Zimbabwe Head-to-head Record

India have won 10 of the 13 T20Is played against Zimbabwe, out of which 9 have been in Zimbabwe. India lost one match in 2015, one in 2016 and one in 2024.

FormatIndia WonZimbabwe Won
T20Is103
T20Is in Zimbabwe93
Last 5 T20Is41

India Squad for Zimbabwe Tour 2024

24 June 2024 BCCI announced the India cricket team squad for the T20 series against Zimbabwe, starting 6 July. Shubham Gill will captain the 15-member squad. Rinku Singh, Khaleel Ahmed and Avesh Khan (part of the reserve players for 2024 T20 World Cup squad) will be seen in action in this series. 2024 IPL stars like Abhishek Sharma and Riyan Parag got their maiden call-up. Nitish Reddy was initially named in the squad before being replaced by Shivam Dube due to injury.

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jadeja have retired from the T20Is after winning the 2024 T20 World Cup. Shivam Dube, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sanju Samson are the only common players from the World Cup squad. Harshit Rana, Jitesh Sharma and Sai Sudharsan are named as replacements for the first two T20Is.  

India’s squad for T20I matches against Zimbabwe: 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, Harshit Rana, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Sai Sudharsan, Shivam Dube, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (WK)

Zimbabwe Squad for India T20 Series 2024

1 July 2024 Zimbabwe have named the 17-member squad for the 5-match T20I home series against India. Sikandar Raza continues to lead the T20I side. Zimbabwe failed to qualify for the 2024 T20 World Cup, losing to Uganda in the African Regional Qualifiers.

Captain Raza, alongside pace bowlers Luke Jongwe, Richard Ngarava and Blessing Muzarabani are the most experienced members in the squad. Veterans Craig Ervine and Ryan Burl were not selected. The 25-year-old Belgian-born batter Antum Naqvi is included in the squad, subject to the confirmation of his citizenship status.  

Zimbabwe Squad for T20I series against India: 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

India vs Zimbabwe Head-to-Head Stats in T20s

Let's see who are the top performers when India and Zimbabwe played each other in T20Is. Who has scored the most runs, taken the most wickets, highest score, lowest score, best individual innings, and best bowling figures?

Most Runs in India vs Zimbabwe T20s

Chamu Chibhabha is the top run-scorer in IND vs ZIM T20 matches. Chibhabha has scored 172 runs in 7 matches with one half-century. India's Shubhman Gill is second on the list, with 170 runs at an average of 42.50 with two fifties. 

  • Chamu Chibhabha (Zim): 172 runs
  • Shubhman Gill (Ind): 170 runs
  • Sikandar Raza (Zim): 163 runs
  • Yashasvi Jaiswal (Ind): 141 runs
  • Dion Myers (Zim): 134 runs

Most Wickets in India vs Zimbabwe T20s

Mukesh Kumar is the top wicket-taker in IND vs ZIM T20 matches. He has taken 8 wickets in 3 matches. Washington Sundar has also taken 8 wickets in 5 matches.

  • Mukesh Kumar (Ind): 8 wickets
  • Washington Sundar (Ind): 8 wickets
  • Axar Patel (Ind): 7 wickets
  • Blessing Muzarabani (Zim): 7 wickets
  • Sikandar Raza (Zim): 7 wickets

Best Scores in India vs Zimbabwe T20s

India’s Highest Score vs Zimbabwe234/2 (20 overs)
India’s Lowest Score vs Zimbabwe102 (19.5 overs)
Zimbabwe’s Highest Score vs India170/6 (20 overs)
Zimbabwe’s Lowest Score vs India99/9 (20 overs)

India vs Zimbabwe 2024 Series Live Streaming 

TV Broadcast: Sony Sports

Live Streaming: SonyLIV

FAQs

Where is India touring in 2024?

India is touring Zimbabwe in 2024 for a 5-match T20I series from 6 to 14 July 2024.

Who is in India squad for Zimbabwe tour?

India Squad: Shubman Gill (C), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Abhishek Sharma, Rinku Singh, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Riyan Parag, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Khaleel Ahmed, Mukesh Kumar, Tushar Deshpande, Harshit Rana, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Sai Sudharsan, Shivam Dube, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (WK)

Who is the coach for the India tour of Zimbabwe tour?

Former Indian cricketer VVS Laxman is the interim coach for the India tour of Zimbabwe 2024.

Where can I watch the India Tour of Zimbabwe 2024?

All the matches of the India Tour of Zimbabwe 2024 will be live streamed on SonyLIV app. You can also watch the matches on Sony Sports channels on TV.

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