IND vs ZIM 2nd T20I 2026 Match Prediction: Playing XI, Best Dream11 Picks, Pitch & Weather Report (India Tour of Zimbabwe 2026)
India and Zimbabwe will play the second T20I on July 25, 2026. India won the first match and is leading the series 1-0. India needs one more victory to win the series. Zimbabwe must win this match to stay alive in the series. Sikandar Raza will expect his team to improve their batting and fight back in the second match.
- Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026
- Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare
- Time: 4:30 PM IST
- Series Status: India lead the three-match series 1-0
- Match Number: 2nd T20I
Head-to-Head Record: India vs Zimbabwe in T20Is
- Total Matches: 15
- India Wins: 12
- Zimbabwe Wins: 3
| Year | Series | Matches | Result |
| 2010 | India tour of Zimbabwe | 2 | India won 2-0 |
| 2015 | India tour of Zimbabwe | 2 | Series drawn 1-1 |
| 2016 | India tour of Zimbabwe | 3 | India won 2-1 |
| 2022/23 | T20 World Cup | 1 | India won |
| 2024 | India tour of Zimbabwe | 5 | India won 4-1 |
| 2025/26 | T20 World Cup | 1 | India won |
India have dominated Zimbabwe in T20 cricket. The Indian team has a strong record against Zimbabwe. However, Zimbabwe has improved with time. They have good players who can perform well in home conditions.
IND vs ZIM Recent Form | Last T20I Match Performances
India’s Last 5 T20I Matches
| Date | Opponent | Result |
| July 11, 2026 | England | Lost by 56 runs |
| July 9, 2026 | England | Lost by 9 wickets |
| July 7, 2026 | England | Lost by 125 runs |
| July 4, 2026 | England | Lost by 6 wickets |
| July 1, 2026 | England | No Result |
Zimbabwe’s Last 5 T20I Matches
| Date | Opponent | Result |
| July 19, 2026 | Bangladesh | Lost by 4 wickets |
| July 17, 2026 | Bangladesh | Lost by 34 runs |
| July 15, 2026 | Bangladesh | Won by 32 runs |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Australia | Won by 23 runs |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Namibia | Won |
Latest Match Performance - India vs Zimbabwe 1st T20I Match
India won the match comfortably. India’s bowlers performed well and stopped Zimbabwe from scoring a big total. Mayank Yadav was the star bowler with 2 wickets for 18 runs in his comeback match.
Zimbabwe struggled in the powerplay after losing early wickets. Wessly Madhevere and Tadiwanashe Marumani helped Zimbabwe reach 125/7.
India’s batting was strong during the chase. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi played a match-winning innings of 50 runs from 19 balls. India chased the target easily in 13.2 overs and won by 7 wickets.
Harare Sports Club Pitch Report
The pitch at Harare Sports Club helps both batters and bowlers. Fast bowlers can get help in the early overs. The first few overs will be important because the new ball can trouble batters. Spinners can get help in the middle overs as the pitch becomes slower. The pitch has good bounce, which helps batters play their shots. A first innings score here is around 150-165 runs.
Weather Report: Harare, July 25, 2026
The temperature is expected to be around 22°C. There is only a 10% chance of rain. The humidity will be around 47%. Wind speed will be around 19 km/h, which may help fast bowlers. The sky will be sunny during the match. The whole match is expected to go on without any major weather interruptions.
Probable Playing XI of IND vs ZIM (2nd T20I 2026)
India’s Probable XI
| Player | Role |
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | Opener / Batter |
| Abhishek Sharma | Opener / Batter |
| Ishan Kishan (wk) | Wicketkeeper / Batter |
| Shreyas Iyer (c) | Batter |
| Tilak Varma | Batter |
| Rinku Singh | Batter |
| Shivam Dube | All-Rounder |
| Ravi Bishnoi | Spinner |
| Prince Yadav | Pace Bowler |
| Ashok Sharma | Pace Bowler |
| Mayank Yadav | Pace Bowler |
Zimbabwe’s Probable XI
| Player | Role |
| Brian Bennett | Opener / Batter |
| Ben Curran | Batter |
| Dion Myers | Batter |
| Sikandar Raza (c) | All-Rounder |
| Ryan Burl | All-Rounder |
| Wessly Madhevere | Batter |
| Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk) | Wicketkeeper / Batter |
| Brad Evans | Pace Bowler |
| Newman Nyamhuri | Pace Bowler |
| Richard Ngarava | Pace Bowler |
| Blessing Muzarabani | Pace Bowler |
Key Players to Watch
- India: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Scored 50 runs from 19 balls in the first match), Mayank Yadav (Made a strong comeback in the first match with two wickets) and Ishan Kishan (Played 53 T20I Matches and scored 1,498 runs with an average of 28.80).
- Zimbabwe: Sikandar Raza (Can contribute with both bat and ball, scored 3,144 runs in T20I matches; his best bowling figure is 5 wickets from 18 runs) and Blessing Muzarabani (Zimbabwe’s most successful bowler in the first match, took two important wickets during India’s chase).
IND vs ZIM Squad Comparison | India Tour of Zimbabwe 2026
| Category | India Player | Zimbabwe Player | Stronger Side | Reason |
| Opening Batter | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | Brian Bennett | India | Vaibhav has scored 92 runs in 4 T20Is with a 209.09 strike rate. He scored 50 off 19 balls in the last match. |
| Opening Batter | Abhishek Sharma | Ben Curran | India | Abhishek has 1,619 T20I runs in 54 matches with a 188.69 strike rate. |
| Wicketkeeper Batter | Ishan Kishan | Tadiwanashe Marumani | India | Ishan has 1,498 T20I runs in 53 matches and has scored one century. |
| Middle Order Batter | Shreyas Iyer | Dion Myers | India | Iyer has 1,363 T20I runs in 59 matches with an average of 32.45. |
| Middle Order Batter | Tilak Varma | Wessly Madhevere | India | Tilak has 1,574 T20I runs in 57 matches with an average of 42.54. |
| All-Rounder | Shivam Dube | Ryan Burl | Zimbabwe | Burl has more experience with 2,040 runs and 62 wickets in 122 T20Is. |
| Fast Bowler | Mayank Yadav | Blessing Muzarabani | India | Mayank has 6 wickets in 4 T20Is and took 2/18 in the first match. |
| Fast Bowler | Prince Yadav | Richard Ngarava | Zimbabwe | Ngarava has 123 T20I wickets in 97 matches. |
| Spinner | Ravi Bishnoi | Sikandar Raza | India | Bishnoi has 64 T20I wickets in 47 matches and is a specialist spinner. |
| Overall Squad | India | Zimbabwe | India | India have better batting depth and stronger momentum after winning the first T20I. |
Match Prediction: India vs Zimbabwe 2nd T20I 2026
India will be favourites after winning the first match. India’s young players played very well in the opening game. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi gave India a great start with his batting. Mayank Yadav bowled well and took important wickets. Zimbabwe need to improve their batting in this match. Their top batters need to avoid losing early wickets. India has stronger players. They have more chances to win this match.
- Predicted Winner: India
- Predicted Win Margin: India by 15-25 runs or 5 wickets
Dream11 Picks for India vs Zimbabwe 2nd T20I Match, 2026 (Fantasy XI)
| Player | Team | Role | Pick Type |
| Abhishek Sharma | India | Batter | Captain |
| Sikandar Raza | Zimbabwe | All-Rounder | Vice Captain |
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | India | Batter | Key Pick |
| Ishan Kishan | India | Wicketkeeper/Batter | Safe Pick |
| Shreyas Iyer | India | Batter | Safe Pick |
| Tilak Varma | India | Batter | Key Pick |
| Ryan Burl | Zimbabwe | All-Rounder | Differential |
| Shivam Dube | India | All-Rounder | Key Pick |
| Mayank Yadav | India | Bowler | Key Pick |
| Ravi Bishnoi | India | Spinner | Safe Pick |
| Blessing Muzarabani | Zimbabwe | Bowler | Differential |
FAQs
When is the India vs Zimbabwe 2nd match?
The second T20I between India and Zimbabwe will take place on July 25, 2026.
Where will India vs Zimbabwe 2nd T20I take place?
The match will be played at Harare Sports Club in Zimbabwe.
Who won the first T20I between India and Zimbabwe?
India won the first T20I by 7 wickets.
Who was the Player of the Match in the first T20I of India's tour of Zimbabwe?
Mayank Yadav won the Player of the Match award after taking 2 wickets for 18 runs.
Can Zimbabwe defeat India in the second T20I?
Yes, Zimbabwe can challenge India if their batters perform well.
Who is the best Dream11 captain choice for IND vs ZIM 2nd T20I?
Abhishek Sharma and Sikandar Raza are strong captain choices because they can contribute with both bat and ball.