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India Tour of Zimbabwe 2026: Full Schedule, Squads & Match Dates
India will tour Zimbabwe for a three-match T20I series in July 2026. The tour offers another opportunity for many young Indian stars to impress. Meanwhile, Zimbabwe will look to challenge a strong Indian team at home.
The series will be played entirely at the Harare Sports Club from July 23 to July 26, 2026. Shreyas Iyer has been appointed as India’s captain. Tilak Verma will serve as vice-captain.
India Tour of Zimbabwe 2026 Schedule
| Match | Date | Venue | Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | Thursday, July 23, 2026 | Harare Sports Club, Harare | 1:00 PM |
| 2nd T20I | Saturday, July 25, 2026 | Harare Sports Club, Harare | 1:00 PM |
| 3rd T20I | Sunday, July 26, 2026 | Harare Sports Club, Harare | 1:00 PM |
All matches will be played at Harare Sports Club, Harare.
India Squad for Zimbabwe Tour 2026
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Shreyas Iyer (C) | Batter |
| Tilak Varma (VC) | Batter |
| Abhishek Sharma | Batter |
| Ishan Kishan (WK) | Wicketkeeper |
| Prabhsimran Singh (WK) | Wicketkeeper |
| Shivam Dube | All-rounder |
| Suryansh Shedge | All-rounder |
| Rinku Singh | Batter |
| Harsh Dubey | All-rounder |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | Spinner |
| Prince Yadav | Fast Bowler |
| Yash Thakur | Fast Bowler |
| Ashok Sharma | Fast Bowler |
| Mayank Yadav | Fast Bowler |
The selectors have rewarded several promising domestic performers, while experienced names like Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan, Shivam Dube and Rinku Singh provide balance to the squad. Young talents Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Prabhsimran Singh and Ashok Sharma have earned valuable opportunities.
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Zimbabwe Squad
Zimbabwe have announced a balanced squad featuring experienced internationals alongside emerging youngsters for the three-match T20I series.
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Sikandar Raza (C) | All-rounder |
| Brian Bennett | Batting All-rounder |
| Ben Curran | Batter |
| Clive Madande (WK) | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Tadiwanashe Marumani (WK) | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Dion Myers | Batter |
| Ryan Burl | All-rounder |
| Wellington Masakadza | Bowler |
| Richard Ngarava | Bowler |
| Blessing Muzarabani | Bowler |
| Trevor Gwandu | Bowler |
| Tinotenda Maposa | Bowler |
| Newman Nyamhuri | Bowler |
| Tony Munyonga | All-rounder |
| Wessly Madhevere | Batting All-rounder |
Venue Details
All three matches will take place at the Harare Sports Club, Zimbabwe’s premier international cricket venue. The surface generally offers good bounce early in the innings before slowing down, allowing spinners to become increasingly effective. Teams winning the toss often prefer to chase, especially in T20 cricket.
Players to Watch
Shreyas Iyer
Shreyas Iyer will be leading India for the series. He will be eager to guide a relatively young squad while continuing his impressive run in white-ball cricket.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
One of India’s brightest young talents, the teenager will look to justify the selectors’ faith after earning another international opportunity.
Sikandar Raza
Zimbabwe’s captain remains their biggest match-winner with both bat and ball. His all-round ability makes him the key player for the hosts.
Mayank Yadav
The express pacer is expected to attract plenty of attention with his pace and ability to trouble batters on helpful surfaces.
India Tour of Zimbabwe 2026: Series Overview
The three-match T20I will be a crucial task for both the teams. India will continue to build depth in the squad by giving a chance to emerging players ahead of future ICC events. Zimbabwe will look to use home conditions to challenge one of the strongest T20 teams in the world.
Fans can expect an entertaining match with many young stars and experienced players. Stay tuned to Cricbites for the match preview.
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