India Next Match: India Tour of Zimbabwe 2024, ZIM vs IND T20I Series Preview, Squads, Schedule, Streaming

Fresh from their triumph at the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, the Indian cricket team is gearing up for a five-match T20I series against Zimbabwe. The series kicks off on Saturday, July 6, with all matches set to be played at the Harare Sports Club in Harare.

Leading the Indian squad is Shubman Gill, who missed the T20 World Cup but now heads a youthful team featuring several IPL 2024 standouts. Riyan Parag and Abhishek Sharma, who had exceptional IPL seasons, join the squad alongside Ruturaj Gaikwad and Yashasvi Jaiswal in the top order. The wicketkeeping duties will be shared by Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel. Washington Sundar and Ravi Bishnoi will handle the spin department, while Avesh Khan, Khaleel Ahmed, Mukesh Kumar, and Tushar Deshpande bolster the seam attack.

Initially, Nitish Kumar Reddy was included in the squad but was replaced by Shivam Dube due to an injury. Dube, a key player in India’s T20 World Cup campaign, adds experience to the team.

India Squad for IND vs ZIM T20I Series

Shubman Gill (c)
Yashasvi Jaiswal**
Ruturaj Gaikwad
Abhishek Sharma
Rinku Singh
Sanju Samson**
Dhruv Jurel
Riyan Parag
Washington Sundar
Ravi Bishnoi
Avesh Khan
Khaleel Ahmed
Mukesh Kumar
Tushar Deshpande
Shivam Dube**
Sai Sudharsan*
Jitesh Sharma*
Harshit Rana*

* For first and second T20I only

**For third, fourth and fifth T20I only

World Cup-winning trio of Shivam Dube, Sanju Samson and Yashasvi Jaiswal are not available for first two T20Is. Sai Sudharsan, Jitesh Sharma and Harshit Rana are added to the squad in place of above mentioned players.

Coaching Staff: VVS Laxman will accompany the team as head coach, following the conclusion of Rahul Dravid’s tenure with the T20 World Cup victory.

India vs Zimbabwe Schedule

1st T20I: Saturday, July 6
2nd T20I: Sunday, July 7
3rd T20I: Wednesday, July 10
4th T20I: Saturday, July 13
5th T20I: Sunday, July 14

All matches will be held at the Harare Sports Club, Harare, starting at 4:30 PM IST.

India vs Zimbabwe Live Streaming and Telecast

In India, the matches will be broadcast on the Sony Sports Network, available on Sony Sports Ten 3 (Hindi) SD & HD, Sony Sports Ten 4 (Tamil/Telugu), and Sony Sports Ten 5 SD & HD. Live streaming will be accessible on the Sony Liv app and website.