Men in Blue chase T20I revival in three-match series against Zimbabwe
India will look to bounce back from a disappointing England tour as they face Zimbabwe in a three-match T20I series. Led by Shreyas Iyer, the Men in Blue will also witness Gujarat Titans pacer Ashok Sharma make his much-awaited T20I debut.
22 July, 2026
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India will be eager to return to winning ways as they travel to Zimbabwe for a three-match T20I series, beginning on July 23, 2026. All three matches will be played at the Harare Sports Club in Harare, with each game scheduled to start at 4:30 PM IST.
The Men in Blue head into the series on the back of a 4-0 T20I series defeat to England, making this tour an ideal opportunity to regain confidence and build momentum. Under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer, India will be determined to put their recent struggles behind them and produce an improved all-round performance against the Chevrons.
Among the fresh faces, our Titan Ashok Sharma is set to make his T20I debut for India. Blessed with raw pace and the ability to trouble batters with extra bounce, we will be cheering him on as he looks to make an immediate impact in Indian colours.
Zimbabwe, meanwhile, will have plenty to play for themselves. Led by the experienced Sikandar Raza, the hosts will be aiming to bounce back after suffering a 2-1 T20I series defeat to Bangladesh at home.
Backed by familiar conditions and passionate home support, the Chevrons will be keen to challenge a talented Indian outfit and secure a statement series victory.
While India boast greater depth on paper, Zimbabwe have consistently shown they can punch above their weight on home soil.
Harare Sports Club has often produced competitive contests, with early assistance for seamers before batters settle in, setting the stage for an intriguing battle between bat and ball.
Zimbabwe vs India T20I 2026 schedule and live match start times All match times are in India Standard Time (IST)
Day and Date
Match
Venue
Time (IST)
Thursday, July 23
Zimbabwe vs India, 1st T20I
Harare Sports Club, Harare
04:30 PM
Saturday, July 25
Zimbabwe vs India, 2nd T20I
Harare Sports Club, Harare
04:30 PM
Sunday, July 26
Zimbabwe vs India, 3rd T20I
Harare Sports Club, Harare
04:30 PM
Zimbabwe vs India head-to-head in T20I cricket
India and Zimbabwe have met in 14 T20Is so far, with the Men in Blue enjoying a dominant record, having won 11 matches while Zimbabwe have emerged victorious on three occasions.
