Zimbabwe vs India T20 Series 2026 Full Schedule Match Dates Venues Timings and Complete Team Squads
Zimbabwe vs India T20 Series 2026 Full Schedule: Zimbabwe vs India T20 Series 2026 will include of three international matches to be played at a fast pace in Harare during July 23 – 26. India will come in with a mix of proven match-winners and youthful guns, while Zimbabwe will bank on home conditions and a seasoned lot coached by Sikandar Raza. All three games will be played at one site and the short series will give both sides more opportunity to tinker with their ideas.
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The itinerary for Zimbabwe visit of India 2026 contains matches on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. The first T20I will be played on July 23, followed by the second on July 25 and the last on July 26. All games will kick-off at 1:00 PM local time i.e. 4:30 PM IST for Indian fans.
Zimbabwe v India T20I Fixtures & Timing
The first T20I will be contested at Harare Sports Club on Thursday, July 23. The second match will take place on Saturday July 25 at the same site. The third and final T20I will be played on July 26 (Sunday). Teams will be playing on back-to-back days over the final weekend with such a busy schedule, so player recuperation and squad management will be more important than ever.
1st T20I – Harare Sports Club, July 23, 4:30 PM IST
2nd T20I: July 25, Harare Sports Club, 4:30 PM IST
3rd T20I: 26th July, Harare Sports Club, 4.30 PM IST
Three games to be played at Harare Sports Club
The series would be played at the only ground of Harare Sports Club. Since all games are played on the same pitch, both sides should acclimatise quickly to the surface and circumstances. Zimbabwe will have the luxury of playing on home soil but India’s varied batting and bowling options could help the visitors adapt to different match conditions.
India T20 Squad vs Zimbabwe Series 2026 :
Shreyas Iyer will be India’s captain while Tilak Varma will be his deputy. The new squad comprises Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Shivam Dube, Suryansh Shedge, Rinku Singh, Harsh Dubey, Prince Yadav, Yash Thakur, Ashok Sharma, Mayank Yadav, Prabhsimran Singh and Ravi Bishnoi.
Wicketkeepers: Ishan Kishan, Prabhsimran Singh. It also gives younger players a chance to gain foreign experience. Varun Chakaravarthy ruled out with hamstring injury, Ravi Bishnoi in for him. India’s side is strong in left-handed batting, versatile middle-order choices, pace and wrist-spin.
Zimbabwe T20I squad for the India series
Sikandar Raza will captain Zimbabwe in T20 format. Squad: Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Ben Curran, Brad Evans, Clive Madande, Tinotenda Maposa, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza, Tashinga Musekiwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava, Newman Nyamhuri, Milton Shumba.
Zimbabwe have had all-rounders, powerful hitters and a good speed group in their ranks. Muzarabani and Ngarava will be a big part of the bowling attack with Raza and Burl adding balance with their batting and spin options. The hosts will seek to use their expertise of Harare conditions to make it tough for India in the series.
Why this series matters for both teams
The tour is an opportunity for India to try out new combinations and give young players a significant international role. The series gives Zimbabwe good opposition against a quality Indian side and another opportunity to work on consistency in T20 cricket. The short format and rapid-fire timetable should make for a gripping contest where each powerplay, partnership and death-over could affect the outcome.
Sources
- BCCI: confirmed India’s original 15-player squad and all three match dates in Harare.
- ICC: reported that Ravi Bishnoi replaced the injured Varun Chakaravarthy in India’s updated squad.
- The Economic Times: listed the 4:30 PM IST start time and Zimbabwe’s 15-player squad.
- Cricbuzz: confirmed that all three matches begin at 1:00 PM local time at Harare Sports Club.
- Reuters: confirmed that Sikandar Raza remains Zimbabwe’s captain in T20 international cricket.
