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Zimbabwe vs India 1st ODI Prediction, playing XI, Match Venue All Details

Zimbabwe vs India 1st ODI Prediction, playing XI, Match Venue All Details

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There is a huge curiosity among fans to enjoy players’ stardom as only one day is left to start India’s campaign in Zimbabwe. Fans are also excited to know the Playing XI, Match Venue, Pitch Report, and other relevant details of both teams.

The BCCI made two times sudden changes in the pre-announced 16 members Indian squad and the above change turned into hot talk in the cricket arena. First-time senior selection committee replaced Shikhar Dhawan with KL Rahul as India’s Skipper and second, they took in Shahbaz Ahmed in the place of Washington Sundar. Sundar has ruled out due to injury it was acceptable among fans, but the removal of Dhawan from captainship became a controversy.

Dhawan, who is now vice-captain of the India team on Tuesday, clarified in an interview, Zimbabwe tour series is an opportunity for me to show the Brilliance and play for team and score for India.

Shikhar Dhawan

Amid the above controversy over captainship, fans are now keen to know the actual playing XI for the first ODI that will be played tomorrow, August 18 at Harare Sports Club Stadium in Harare.

So, here is the prediction report including the probable playing XI, Match Venue, Pitch Report and all relevant details that you want to know

India vs Zimbabwe first match of 3ODIs:

                          

Date      Day             Venue                  Timing
August 18th      Thursday                      Harare Sports Club               12:45 PM IST
Probable Playing XI:

India: Shikhar Dhawan, Shubhman Gill, Deepak Hooda, Rahul Tripathi, KL Rahul, Axar Patel, Sanju Samson, Shardul Thakur, Mohd Siraj/Deepak Chahar, Avesh Khan,Kuldeep Yadav/Shahbaz Ahmad

  • India would open with Dhawan (Left handed batter) &Gill (Right Handed batter), but there might be a change in opening pare as ex-cricketer Akash Chopra predicted that Dhawan and Deepak Hooda may give a good start to team India as opener
  • Shahbaz Ahmad, who has been included in the squad in the place of Washington Sundar would be allowed to bat on 6 or 7numbers as he recognized all-rounder and brilliant batter. The team leader can test him on the 5th number also as he is playing his first match in the Indian team.

Squad-Total 16 members

Zimbabwe: TakudzwanasheKaitano, Milton Shumba/TadiwanasheMarumani,  Innocent Kaia, Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Regis Chakabwa, Wesley Madhevere, Luke Jongwe, Tanaka Chivanga, Donal Tiripano/Victor Nyauchi, Richard Ngarava

  • Kaitano(Right handed batter) &Maruami/Shumba(both left-handed batter) might be the opening pair from the Zimbabwe side.
  • Captain Chakabawa can allow Sikandar Raza to go before as his respective batting order because of his storming form as he performed in recent matches against Bangladesh.
  • Indian predictor Akash chopra said, “Zimbabwe’s Sikandar Raza will score more than 40 runs and pick two wickets.”

Squad- Total 17 members    

Top Batters:
IndiaZimbabwe  
Shikhar Dhawan                TakudzwanasheKaitano
Shubhman GillTadiwanasheMarumani, 
KL RahulInnocent Kaia
Axar PatelSikandar Raza
Deepak HoodaRegis Chakabwa
Top bowlers:
IndiaZimbabwe  
Mohd SirajTanaka Chivanga
Shardul ThakurRichard Ngarava
Shahbaj AhmedLuke Jongwe
Avesh KhanDonal Tiripano/Victor Nyauchi
Kuldeep Yadav/ Shahbaj AhmadWesley Madhevere
All-Rounder      
India(20)   Zimbabwe (2)
Deepak Hooda     Sikandar Raza
Shahbaj Ahmad     Ryan Burl

Pitch Report (Harare Sports Club):

The pitch of Harare Sports Club is recognized as a bowling pro. But the Indian team has more experience on this land. India scored 17 times more than 300 scoreson this ground. On the other hand, Zimbabwe player is also familiar with their home nation’s ground. So, Zimbabwe’s pacer can get the advantages if they bowl first.

A Brief Overview on India vs Zimbabwe matches and result

Total Matches- 63       Won              Lose      Draw/Tie
India-          51      10       2
Zimbabwe-10               51             2

Win Prediction: As per the above details, overview, and performance history of both teams, India is likely to win the First ODI at Harare.

INDIA- 93% Chance to winZimbabwe 7%

Read also:Zimbabwe tour is an opportunity to show brilliance and play for the team will keep in mind set” Shikhar Dhawan ahead of 1st ODI

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