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India have already sealed the three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe 2-0 following a dominant 90-run victory in the second game at Harare Sports Club. The final match will be played at the same venue, with both teams likely to test a few fringe players in this dead rubber. Our ZIM vs IND 3rd T20I Fantasy Team preview covers the match details, recent form, pitch report, probable playing XIs, key players and fantasy team picks for both small and grand leagues.
For Indian viewers, the match starts at 4.30 PM IST, an 11.00 AM start in Harare.
ZIM vs IND 3rd T20I Match Details
Match: Zimbabwe vs India, 3rd T20I
Date: Sunday, July 26, 2026
Time: 4.30 PM IST | 11.00 AM local, Zimbabwe
Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare
Streaming: FanCode
TV: Unite8 Sports, DD Sports
How The Second T20I Went
India batted first and posted a huge 219 for 5, with the middle order cashing in after a solid start. Zimbabwe never got going in the chase and were bowled out for just 129 in 17.5 overs, handing India a 90-run win and the series with a match to spare. It is India’s second big win of the tour after their 7-wicket victory in the opener, a strong response from a squad that arrived under scrutiny for its lack of experience.
A Dead Rubber, But Still Worth Watching
With the series already won, this match is really about fine-tuning combinations and giving squad players more game time. India’s uncapped new faces have already made a positive impression, and a good showing here would strengthen their case for continued selection. Zimbabwe will want a consolation win on home soil, and a response is overdue after four losses in their last five completed T20Is across two series.
ZIM vs IND Head To Head Record
India lead the head to head 9 wins to 1 across the last ten meetings between the two sides, having now won both matches in this series.
Squads
Zimbabwe: Sikandar Raza (c), Dion Myers, Tafadzwa Tsiga (wk), Innocent Kaia, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Ben Curran, Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Wessly Madhevere, Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Newman Nyamhuri, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Tanaka Chivanga
India: Shreyas Iyer (c), Tilak Varma (vc), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Shivam Dube, Suryansh Shedge, Rinku Singh, Harsh Dubey, Ravi Bishnoi, Prince Yadav, Yash Thakur, Ashok Sharma, Mayank Yadav, Prabhsimran Singh (wk)
Harare Sports Club Pitch Report
Harare Sports Club has hosted 86 matches, with a near-even split between bat and ball, 51 percent won batting first against 49 percent bowling first. The average first innings score of 158 is well below what India managed in the second match, showing how far above par their total was.
Venue stats:
| Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Matches | 86 |
| Won batting first | 51% |
| Won bowling first | 49% |
| Average 1st innings score | 158 |
| Average 2nd innings score | 137 |
| Highest total | 259/5 by Zimbabwe vs Botswana |
| Lowest total | 71 all out by Malawi vs Namibia |
| Highest chased | 194/5 by Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe |
| Lowest defended | 118/9 by Pakistan vs Zimbabwe |
Pace has taken 69 percent of wickets at this ground across the last 10 matches against 31 percent for spin, a split that continues to favour both attacks’ seam options, particularly India’s pace battery.
Harare Weather Report For ZIM vs IND
Partly cloudy conditions are expected, with humidity around 71 percent and temperature cool at around 7.5°C given the time of year. Rain chance is negligible at 1 percent, so a full match is expected.
ZIM vs IND Probable Playing XIs
With the series already decided, both sides may rotate their squads to give other players an opportunity, so these XIs carry more uncertainty than usual.
Zimbabwe (probable): Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Wessly Madhevere, Tafadzwa Tsiga (wk), Ben Curran, Brad Evans, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani
India (probable): Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Shreyas Iyer (c), Tilak Varma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Harsh Dubey, Ravi Bishnoi, Mayank Yadav, Yash Thakur
Key Player Battles
Mayank Yadav vs Zimbabwe’s top order: Yadav’s pace has troubled Zimbabwe’s batters throughout the series, and another strong showing would further stake his claim as a real long-term option for India.
Sikandar Raza vs India’s spin options: Raza remains Zimbabwe’s best chance of a response, and with the series gone, a big personal innings would still count for something on home soil.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi vs Zimbabwe’s bowlers: Sooryavanshi has continued to impress on this tour, and another good showing would be a further step in his development at this level.
ZIM vs IND 3rd T20I Fantasy Team (Small Leagues)
Wicketkeeper: Ishan Kishan
Batters: Shreyas Iyer (C), Sikandar Raza (Vc), Brian Bennett
All Rounders: Ryan Burl, Shivam Dube
Bowlers: Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Ravi Bishnoi, Mayank Yadav, Yash Thakur
Iyer is captain after leading India to a series win, and Raza takes the vice-captaincy as Zimbabwe’s most experienced and reliable performer. Mayank Yadav leads the bowling picks after a strong tour with the new ball.
ZIM vs IND 3rd T20I Fantasy Team (Grand Leagues)
For grand leagues, this second ZIM vs IND fantasy team looks to India’s uncapped new faces as differentials, with a dead rubber offering scope for surprises.
Wicketkeeper: Prabhsimran Singh — differential
Batters: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Vc), Sikandar Raza (C), Tadiwanashe Marumani
All Rounders: Ryan Burl, Harsh Dubey — differential
Bowlers: Blessing Muzarabani, Tanaka Chivanga — differential, Ravi Bishnoi, Brad Evans
Sooryavanshi continues to offer real upside as an uncapped player making his case in a rebuilding India side, and Tanaka Chivanga is a wildcard bowling pick if Zimbabwe look to rotate their attack in a dead rubber.
Also Read: ZIM vs IND Fantasy Team, 2nd T20I: Preview, Probable XIs, Pitch Report And Prediction
ZIM vs IND Match Prediction
India go into this match having thoroughly outplayed Zimbabwe across the first two games, and their young squad has answered the pre-series questions about experience with two convincing performances. Zimbabwe will want a better showing on home soil, but their batting has struggled to get going in both matches so far. With the series already gone and potential changes to personnel on both sides, India remain favourites to complete a series whitewash, though a dead rubber can occasionally throw up an unpredictable result.
FAQs
Q. When is the ZIM vs IND 3rd T20I?
A. Sunday, July 26, 2026, at Harare Sports Club, Harare, starting at 11.00 AM local time, which is 4.30 PM IST.
Q. Where can I watch ZIM vs IND live?
A. The match will stream on FanCode, with Unite8 Sports and DD Sports also carrying the telecast in India.
Q. Has the series already been decided?
A. Yes. India won the series 2-0 after winning the second T20I by 90 runs.
Q. Who is India’s captain for this series?
A. Shreyas Iyer captains India, with Tilak Varma as vice-captain.
Q. Who is Zimbabwe’s captain?
A. Sikandar Raza captains Zimbabwe.