On Saturday, July 13, at Harare Sports Club, India Vs Zimbabwe will square off in the fourth Twenty20 International of their five-match series. It promises to be an interesting affair. India won the third match by a score of 23 runs, and they are now leading the series 2-1. With a victory in the next game, the Men in Blue—led by outstanding performances from Washington Sundar, Abhishek Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi, and Ruturaj Gaikwad—will look to seal the series.

Team Form and Head-to-Head Record

Zimbabwe: LWWLL

Zimbabwe has won two and lost three of their previous five T20 Internationals, indicating their patchy recent performance. Against a strong Indian team, they will want to recover and tie the series.

India vs Zimbabwe Head-to-Head

11 T20 international cricket matches have been between India against Zimbabwe, with India winning 8 of them and Zimbabwe winning 3. India has dominated with four victories in the previous five meetings.

Likely Playing XIs

India

Batters: Shubman Gill, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rinku Singh, Yashasvi Jaiswal

All-Rounders: Abhishek Sharma, Washington Sundar, Shivam Dube

Wicketkeeper: Sanju Samson

Bowlers: Avesh Khan, Khaleel Ahmed, Ravi Bishnoi

Zimbabwe

Batters: Tadiwanashe Marumani, Dion Myers, Wesley Madhevere, Johnathan Campbell

All-Rounders: Sikandar Raza, Brian Bennett

Wicketkeeper: Clive Madande

Bowlers: Tendai Chatara, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava

Key Players and Their Performance

India

Ruturaj Gaikwad

Throughout the series, India's most reliable player has been Ruturaj Gaikwad. He has scored 133 runs in three innings at an average of 66.5 and 158.3 strikeouts. His total T20I statistics show that he has scored 633 runs in 20 innings at a 39.56 average and a 143.53 strike rate.

Washington Sundar

In the third T20 International, Washington Sundar won Player of the Match for his outstanding ball-handling skills. With six wickets at an average of nine and a strike rate of twelve throughout the series, he has an economy rate of just 4.5.

Rinku Singh

Rinku Singh, who is quickly becoming the new finisher for India, has amassed 405 runs at a strike rate of 178.41 in 14 innings to start his T20I career. His ability to clear the ropes makes him a significant threat in the deathovers.

Yashasvi Jaiswal

In the third T20 International, Yashasvi Jaiswal demonstrated his talent with a fast thirty-six. In 17 T20Is, he has amassed 538 runs with a strike rate of 159.64 and an average of 33.62.

Zimbabwe

Dion Myers

Dion Myers is an important middle-order batsman who scored 65 runs off of 49 balls in the third Twenty20 International. He has amassed 88 runs at an average of 44 and a strike rate of 122.2 in three innings during the series.

Blessing Muzarabani

Gratitude Muzarabani has been efficient with the ball; in the third Twenty20 International, he gave up just 25 runs in his four overs while taking important wickets of Gill and Gaikwad.  He has four wickets in the series with an economy rate of 6 and a strike rate of 18.

Brian Bennett

Brian Bennett, a Zimbabwean all-round player with a strike rate of 141, is renowned for his ability to hit powerfully. He gives the squad balance and is a valuable off-spinner as well.

Tendai Chatara

An accomplished player, Tendai Chatara has taken 65 wickets at an average of 23.6 and a strike rate of 19.5 in 59 T20 Internationals. He is an important player for Zimbabwe because of his ability to swing the ball.

Venue and Pitch Analysis

In the 44 T20I matches that the Harare Sports Club has hosted, the team that bats first has won 26 of them. In twenty-four matches, captains have won the toss and chosen to chase. At this location, the first inning typically scores 158, while the second inning typically score 139. Zimbabwe's 90 against Afghanistan in 2022 is the lowest team score, while India's 234/2 against Zimbabwe in the second Twenty20 International of the current series is the best.

Historically, pace bowlers have been more successful on the Harare surface; but, in the current series, spinners have taken 20 wickets at an average of 20.2, a strike rate of 16.8, and an economy of 7.2.

Fantasy XI

Here is a suggested Fantasy XI for India vs. Zimbabwe 4th T20I, for those who enjoy fantasy cricket:

Keeper of wickets: Sanju Samson

Batters: Dion Myers, Shubman Gill, Rinku Singh, and Ruturaj Gaikwad (VC).

Washington Sundar and Abhishek Sharma (C) are all-rounders.

Bowlers: Blessing Muzarabani, Tendai Chatara, Avesh Khan, and Ravi Bishnoi

Backup Players:

Batter: Wesley Madhevere

Bowler: Richard Ngarava

All-Rounder: Sikandar Raza

Conclusion

India's strong batting lineup and formidable bowling attack could help them win the fourth Twenty20 International against Zimbabwe. With important players from both teams hoping to have a big effect, the game looks to be an interesting contest.

FAQ

1. When is Zimbabwe vs. India's fourth Twenty20 International scheduled?

The 4th Twenty20 International will take place at Harare Sports Club on Saturday, July 13.

2. In the fourth Twenty20 International, who are India's crucial players?

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Washington Sundar, Rinku Singh, and Ruturaj Gaikwad are important figures for India.

3. How has Zimbabwe fared thus far in the series?

In the fourth Twenty20 International, Zimbabwe, which has won one of the previous three matches, will try to even the series.

4.  How does the Harare Sports Club field look?

Although spinners have been successful in the current series, fast bowlers have historically been supported by the Harare Sports Club pitch.

5. What are Zimbabwe's and India's T20I head-to-head statistics?

Zimbabwe has only won three of the eleven Twenty20 international matches between India and Zimbabwe.

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