ZIM vs IND: India’s Predicted Playing XI Against Zimbabwe, 2nd ODI

India is set to face Zimbabwe in the 2nd ODI of the ongoing series. ZIM vs IND 2nd ODI is set to take place on August 20 (Saturday) at Harare Sports Club in Harare. India is led by KL Rahul in the ZIM vs IND ODI series while Regis Chakabva is the skipper of Zimbabwe.

India leads the three-match series 1-0 after winning the 1st encounter. India defeated Zimbabwe in the 1st ODI by 10 wickets. Now, they will seek to capture the series by winning the 2nd ODI. Ahead of ZIM vs IND 2nd ODI, here we talk about India’s predicted playing XI against Zimbabwe in the match.

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ZIM vs IND: India’s Predicted Playing XI Against Zimbabwe, 2nd ODI

Shikhar Dhawan

Shikhar Dhawan will open the innings for India in ZIM vs IND 2nd ODI as well. The left-handed batsman played a superb knock of unbeaten 81 runs in the 1st ODI and will seek to bat with the same attitude in the next game as well. Dhawan owns a fabulous form currently and will aim to drive the team to victory in the 2nd ODI as well.

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Shubman Gill

Shubman Gill might be the opening partner of Dhawan in the ZIM vs IND 2nd ODI as well. The right-handed batsman played a brilliant knock of unbeaten 82 runs in the 1st ODI. He also set up an opening partnership of 192 runs with Dhawan. Dhawan-Gill pair has done a good job for the team in the previous few ODI games and the team might allow them to open in the next game as well.

Ishan Kishan

Ishan Kishan might be the one-down batsman in the ZIM vs IND 2nd ODI. He was part of the 1st ODI but did not get a chance to bat. He might not keep the stumps but will take up the one-down batting position. Kishan will seek to come up with an impressive batting show in the 2nd ODI so as to prove his worth in the 50-over format to the selectors.

KL Rahul (C)

KL Rahul is the skipper of India in ZIM vs IND ODI series and will lead the team in the next match as well. With Dhawan and Gill doing a great job at the opening slot, Rahul might stick to the middle-order position. KL Rahul has been out of the field for a long time and will be looking to prepare himself for the forthcoming Asia Cup 2022 tournament.

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Deepak Hooda

Deepak Hooda might be a middle-order batter for the team in the next match. He was part of the 1st ODI but did not get a chance to bat. Since his debut this year, Hooda has impressed with his batting power in the middle-order. In the previous ODI series against West Indies, Hooda scored 60 runs in 2 games.

Sanju Samson (WK)

Sanju Samson might be the wicketkeeper for the team in the next ODI against Zimbabwe. He will also bat in the middle order. Samson did a good job behind the stumps in the previous game, grabbing crucial catches. He did not get an opportunity to bat. He was impressive in the previous ODI series, where he scored 72 runs in 3 innings with a crucial 54-run knock in one game.

Axar Patel

Axar Patel might be an all-rounder for India in ZIM vs IND 2nd ODI. The left-arm spinner did a fabulous job in the 1st ODI. The off-spinner picked 3 wickets in the match. He also bowled at a good economy of 3.20. Patel will aim to come up with a similar outstading bowling show in the next game as well.

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Deepak Chahar

Deepak Chahar might be one of the pacers for the team in ZIM vs IND 2nd ODI. Chahar, who made a comeback to the side after a long gap, picked 3 wickets in the 1st ODI. With impressive bowling figures of 3-7 in 7 overs, he also won the player of the match award. Chahar will aim to continue with the same attack in the next game as well.

Kuldeep Yadav

Kuldeep Yadav might again be picked as the spinner for the team in ZIM vs IND 2nd ODI. The left-arm spinner did not manage to get any wickets in the 1st ODI. However, he bowled at a good economy of just 3.60. Yadav is the only full-time spinner that India has in the squad and he will be given more chances in the upcoming games.

Prasidh Krishna

Prasidh Krishna might be another pacer for the team in the match. Krishna did a good job in the 1st ODI by picking 3 wickets. He was a little expensive. The right-arm pacer conceded 50 runs in his 8 overs at an economy rate of 6.20. Krishna will look to come up with a similar approach in the next game but will also seek to control his economy rate.

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Mohammed Siraj

Mohammed Siraj might be another pacer for the team. The right-arm pacer picked 1 wicket in the 1st ODI. He also bowled at a good economy rate. He bowled 8 overs in the match and gave away just 36 runs. Siraj will aim to pick more wickets in the next game.

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