India will face Zimbabwe in the second T20I of the three-match series at the Harare Sports Club on Saturday, July 25, 2026. Shreyas Iyer's side took a 1-0 lead after an emphatic eight-wicket win in the opener. The visitors will look to seal the series, while Zimbabwe must win to stay alive.
India dominated the first T20I after bouncing back from their disappointing white-ball tour of the UK. Mayank Yadav took a wicket on the first ball of the match by dismissing Brian Bennett. Zimbabwe managed to score 127 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in 20 overs.
Their top order collapsed in the opener before Wessly Madhevere and Tadiwanashe Marumani rescued the side. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed his maiden international fifty off just 19 balls. India secured a victory with 6.4 overs to spare. Zimbabwe need a much better performance in the second T20I.
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 (11:00 AM GMT / 4:30 PM IST)
Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare
India vs Zimbabwe 2nd T20I: Team News
India are expected to retain the same playing XI after a win in the series opener. There are no fresh injury concerns in the squad, and Shreyas Iyer is likely to stick with the winning combination. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will open with Abhishek Sharma at the top of the order.
Mayank Yadav impressed with an early breakthrough in the opener, and Prince Yadav, Ashok Sharma, and Ravi Bishnoi are expected to retain their places after India's impressive performance.
Zimbabwe, meanwhile, are also unlikely to make major changes despite the opening defeat. Captain Sikandar Raza will expect a much stronger effort from the top order. Blessing Muzarabani was Zimbabwe's standout bowler, while Richard Ngarava will share the new ball.
India vs Zimbabwe 2nd T20I: Predicted Playing XI
India: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, Ravi Bishnoi, Prince Yadav, Ashok Sharma, Mayank Yadav.
Zimbabwe: Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Ben Curran, Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Wessly Madhevere, Brad Evans, Newman Nyamhuri, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani.
India vs Zimbabwe 2nd T20I: Pitch Report
Harare has generally produced balanced T20 wickets where both batters and bowlers remain in the game. The new ball can trouble the top order, but the surface settles quickly and offers good value for shots. Teams posting around 160-170 should feel confident of defending the total.
India vs Zimbabwe 2nd T20I: Weather Report
The weather in Harare is expected to remain sunny and pleasant throughout the match. Temperatures will be around 22-23°C during playing hours, with low humidity and light winds. There is no rain in the forecast and the match will be completed without any interruptions.
India vs Zimbabwe 2nd T20I: Head-to-Head Record
India have been the more successful side in T20Is against Zimbabwe, recording 12 wins from 15 matches. Zimbabwe have won the remaining three matches. The Harare Sports Club has also been a happy hunting ground for India, who have won 10 of the 13 T20Is played against the hosts.
India vs Zimbabwe 2nd T20I: Key Battles to Watch
Abhishek Sharma vs Blessing Muzarabani: Abhishek Sharma managed just one run before Blessing Muzarabani dismissed him in the opening T20I. The Indian opener will be eager to make a bigger impact this time, while Muzarabani will look to strike early again with the new ball.
Sikandar Raza vs Ravi Bishnoi: Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza could not play a big innings in the series opener. He will be crucial to the hosts' chances in the middle overs. Ravi Bishnoi conceded just 9 runs off 16 balls to Raza in T20Is.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi vs Richard Ngarava: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi lit up the first T20I with a 19-ball fifty before Richard Ngarava ended his innings. Ngarava will once again target the teenage opener early, while Sooryavanshi will aim to continue his attacking approach.
India vs Zimbabwe 2nd T20I: Players to Watch
India
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: The 15-year-old opener announced himself on the international stage with a stunning half-century in the first T20I. He will try to give another aggressive start to put Zimbabwe under pressure.
Ishan Kishan: The wicketkeeper-batter looked comfortable at No. 3, scoring 35 at a strike rate of 145.83 in the previous match. India will rely on him to anchor the innings if early wickets fall.
Mayank Yadav: Mayank Yadav made an instant impact by taking a wicket with the first ball of the match. His pace and ability to strike in the powerplay make him one of India's biggest match winners.
Zimbabwe
Sikandar Raza: Zimbabwe's captain remains their most experienced player and biggest match-winner. The hosts will need a captain's knock from him, along with a few crucial overs.
Blessing Muzarabani: The tall fast bowler was Zimbabwe's standout performer in the opening match. He will lead the attack and look to trouble India's top order.
Wessly Madhevere: Madhevere was Zimbabwe's top scorer with 39 runs in the first T20I and showed good composure under pressure.
India vs Zimbabwe 2nd T20I: Free Live Streaming & Telecast Details
Fans in India can watch the second T20I live on Unite8 Sports 1 and Unite8 Sports 1 HD with Hindi commentary. English coverage will be available on Unite8 Sports 2 and Unite8 Sports 2 HD. The match will also be streamed live on the FanCode app and website.
India vs Zimbabwe 2nd T20I: Match Prediction
India will start the second T20I as clear favourites after their dominant performance in the series opener. Zimbabwe must improve in all departments to stay in the contest, but India are expected to win again and clinch the three-match series with one game to spare.
