India return to T20I action with a three-match series against Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club, beginning on July 23. The Men in Blue will be eager to bounce back after a disappointing run following their T20 World Cup 2026 triumph, having suffered series defeats against both Ireland and England under new captain Shreyas Iyer.
The upcoming series presents India with an ideal opportunity to regain winning momentum while giving several young players another chance to impress. Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who enjoyed a record-breaking IPL 2026 campaign, will be looking to cement his place in India’s T20I setup alongside explosive opener Abhishek Sharma. The visitors have also included express pacers Mayank Yadav and Ashok Sharma, adding extra firepower to their bowling attack.
Zimbabwe, led by the experienced Sikandar Raza, will be hoping to make the most of home conditions in Harare. Having defeated India on multiple occasions at this venue in the past, the hosts possess a balanced squad featuring the likes of Ryan Burl, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava and Brian Bennett. With both teams eager to start the series on a winning note, fans can expect an exciting contest.
Zimbabwe vs India 2026: T20I Series Fixtures
| Match | Date | Venue | Time (GMT) | Time (Local) | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | Thu, Jul 23, 2026 | Harare Sports Club, Harare | 11:00 AM | 1:00 PM | 4:30 PM |
| 2nd T20I | Sat, Jul 25, 2026 | Harare Sports Club, Harare | 11:00 AM | 1:00 PM | 4:30 PM |
| 3rd T20I | Sun, Jul 26, 2026 | Harare Sports Club, Harare | 11:00 AM | 1:00 PM | 4:30 PM |
Squads
Zimbabwe: Sikandar Raza (c), Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Brian Bennett, Dion Myers, Ryan Burl, Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Wessly Madhevere, Milton Shumba, Richard Ngarava, Tanaka Chivanga, Blessing Muzarabani, Ben Curran, Tafadzwa Tsiga, Newman Nyamhuri
India: Shreyas Iyer (c), Ishan Kishan (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Suryansh Shedge, Prince Yadav, Yash Thakur, Ashok Sharma, Mayank Yadav, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Prabhsimran Singh, Harsh Dubey, Ravi Bishnoi
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Broadcast & Live Streaming Details
- India: Unite8 Sports, DD Sports, FanCode (App and website)
- Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC), ZBC Digital Platforms
- Pakistan: Tapmad
- Bangladesh: T Sports, Nagorik TV, Tapmad
- Rest of the World: ICC.tv
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