ZIM vs IND Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between Zimbabwe vs India?

A strong-looking Indian side will take on a spirited Zimbabwe side in a three-match ODI series to be played at the Harare Sports Club. The first match of the fixture will be played on August 18 (Thursday) and both teams will be looking to have a good start to the series.

Talking about the home team, Zimbabwe recently defeated another Asian side Bangladesh in an ODI series and will give their level best to win the series against the visiting team. The Men in Blue on the other hand are also high on confidence as they completely outplayed West Indies in the white-ball fixtures recently.

Match Details

Venue: Harare Sports Club

Date and Time: 18h August at 12:45 PM IST 

Telecast & Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network

Pitch Report

The wicket at the Harare Sports Club has produced high-scoring games and the same is expected for the first game between Zimbabwe and India. Bowlers will want to mix their pace and try to obtain wickets early on in the innings to stem the flow of runs. The skipper winning the toss might want to have a field first and chase the total later on.

Probable Playing XIs

Zimbabwe:

Tadiwanashe Marumani, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Innocent Kaia, Wesley Madhevere, Sikandar Raza, Regis Chakabva (Captain and wk),  Tony Munyonga, Luke Jongwe, Brad Evans, Victor Nyauchi, Tanaka Chivanga.

India:

KL Rahul (Captain), Shikhar Dhawan, Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan (wk), Sanju Samson, Deepak Hooda, Axar Patel, Deepak Chahar, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammad Siraj.

Probable Top Performers

Probable best batter of the match:

Shikhar Dhawan:

Team India’s vice-captain for the tour, Shikhar Dhawan was excellent during the ODI series against West Indies. Opening the innings for the Men in Blue, the left-handed batter gave some vital contributions with the bat and he will want to continue his good form against Zimbabwe as well.

Probable best bowler of the match

Kuldeep Yadav:

Team India left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav will want to have a good outing against Zimbabwe and try to make a regular place for himself in the Indian squad. The talented spinner has a lot of variations in his arsenal and he will want to scalp some important wickets for his side in the upcoming match.

Today’s Match Prediction: India to win the match. 

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.