India vs Zimbabwe will play in the 42nd match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne.
India:
India has almost qualified for the semis but will look to finish the Group stage by topping the table. They won their last game against Bangladesh by 5 runs (DLS Method).
Batting first in the last game, their batters were excellent and posted a target of 185 runs in their 20 overs. KL Rahul returned to some form and played a fine knock of 50 runs. Virat Kohli also continued his amazing form and scored 64* runs.
With the ball, their bowlers were expensive in the powerplay but bowled very well in the latter half. Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya were the pick from the bowlers and picked up 2 wickets each. They will look to win this game and go with some winning momentum into the semi-finals.
Zimbabwe:
Zimbabwe has been eliminated from the tournament but has certainly won many hearts for its performance. They lost their last game against the Netherlands by 5 wickets and will look to give a tough fight in this game.
Batting first in the last game, their batting looked poor, and were bowled for just 117 runs. Sean Williams and Sikandar Raza were the top scorers and scored 28 and 40 runs respectively.
With the ball, their bowlers did not much to defend but did well and the game was deep. Richard Ngarava and Blessing Muzarabani bowled very well at the top and picked up 2 wickets each.
India vs Zimbabwe Match Details
IND vs ZIM, 42nd Match, ICC T20 World Cup 2022.
Date: 6th November, 2022
Time: 1:30 PM IST.
Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne.
IND vs ZIM Pitch Report 2022
Average 1st Innings score: 141
Average 2nd innings score: 128
(The average score based on the overall T20I matches played on the ground so far)
The pitch at MCG is expected to be a balanced wicket with long square boundaries. The pitch has been covered since past few days due to rain and there will be some moisture and help for spinners.
IND vs ZIM Weather Report
There is no chance of rain at the venue and we are expected to witness a full game without any rain.
IND vs ZIM Live Streaming
The live streaming of India vs Zimbabwe, 42nd match will be available on the Star Sports Network and will also be available on the Hotstar App.
You can also catch the live commentary, scorecard, and latest updates of the 42nd match between IND vs ZIM by clicking here IND vs ZIM Live Score.
IND vs ZIM Head to Head
Matches Played: 7
IND Won: 5
ZIM Won: 2
Tied: 0
No Result: 0
India vs Zimbabwe recent form
Most recent first
| India | W | L | W | W | L |
| Zimbabwe | L | L | W | NR | W |
Team News (IND vs ZIM)
India:
- They are expected to go with the same playing 11.
Zimbabwe:
- They are also likely to go with the same playing 11.
IND vs ZIM Probable Playing 11
India:
| Player Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma (C) | RHB |
| KL Rahul | RHB |
| Virat Kohli | RHB |
| Suryakumar Yadav | RHB |
| Hardik Pandya | RHB+RAFM |
| Dinesh Karthik (WK) | RHB |
| Axar Patel | LHB+LAO |
| Ravi Ashwin | RHB+RAO |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | RAFM |
| Mohammad Shami | RAFM |
| Arshdeep Singh | LAFM |
Zimbabwe:
| Player Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Craig Ervine (C) | LHB |
| Wesley Madhevere | RHB+RAO |
| Regus Chakabva | RHB |
| Sean Williams | LHB+LAO |
| Sikandar Raza | RHB+RAO |
| Milton Shumba | LHB |
| Ryan Burl | LHB+RAL |
| Luke Jongwe | RAFM |
| Tendai Chatara | RAFM |
| Richard Ngarava | LAFM |
| Blessing Muzarabani | RAFM |
Top picks and Player Stats (IND vs BAN Match)
India Player Stats:
Hardik Pandya:
(4 M, 47 R, 15 A + 12 O, 6 W)
He is one the best all-rounders in the world and needs no introduction. Hardik scored 5 runs with the bat and picked up 2 wickets with the ball and is a very good choice for C and VC in IND vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction.
Rohit Sharma:
(4 M, 74 R, 18 A)
He is the skipper of the team and will open the innings. Sharma scored only 2 runs in the last game and will be hungry for runs.
(4 M, 220 R, 220 A)
He will bat at 3 and is in excellent form. Kohli is in outstanding form this tournament and scored 64* runs in the last game and is another solid choice for C and VC.
KL Rahul:
(4 M, 72 R, 18 A)
He will open along with Sharma and is a quality player. Rahul returned to form in the last game and scored 50 runs.
Suryakumar Yadav:
(4 M, 164 R, 54 A)
He will be their key man in the middle order. Suryakumar batted decently in the last game and scored 30 runs.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar:
(4 M, 13.4 O, 3 W)
Kumar will bowl 2-3 overs in the powerplay and is known for his swing. He went wicketless in the last game.
(4 M, 16 O, 9 W)
He will bowl along with Bhuvneshwar in the death and is a very talented player. Singh bowled very well and picked up 2 wickets in the last game.
Mohammad Shami:
(4 M, 15 O, 4 W)
He is a right-arm fast bowler and will bowl in the middle and death overs. Shami bowled decently and picked up 1 wicket in the last game.
Zimbabwe Player Stats
Sikandar Raza:
(7 M, 185 R, 26 A + 21 O, 9 W)
He is one of the best player on the team and is in outstanding form. Raza scored 40 runs with the bat in the last game but went wicketless with the bat.
Sean Williams:
(7 M, 144 R, 20 A + 16 O, 3 W)
He is another quality all-rounder on the team. Williams scored 28 runs in the last game and went wicketless with the ball.
Blessing Muzarabani:
(7 M, 12 O, 11 W)
He is the main pacer of the team and will bowl in powerplay and death. Muzarabani bowled very well in the last game and picked up 2 wickets.
Craig Ervine:
(6 M, 99 R, 17 A)
He is the skipper of the team and will open the innings. Ervine scored only 3 runs in the last game but is a quality player.
Tendai Chatara:
(6 M, 19 O, 4 W)
He will bowl along with Muzarabani in powerplay and death. Chatara went wicketless in the last game but was economical.
IND vs ZIM Dream11 Team Prediction
IND vs ZIM 2022 Dream11 Prediction for Grand Leagues:
Fantasy Cricket Tips for the 42nd match of the T20 World Cup IND vs ZIM
- You can B Kumar in place of R Sharma or KL Rahul.
Captain and Vice-Captain (IND vs ZIM 2022)
- Hardik Pandya
- Virat Kohli
- Rohit Sharma
- Sikandar Raza
- KL Rahul
Also read: How to choose the best Captain and Vice-Captain in Dream11
We will update the final Fantasy Team on Telegram Channel.
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
