2026 ZIM vs IND 2nd T20I Playing 11: Sikandar Raza-led Zimbabwe will square off against Shreyas Iyer-led India in the 2nd T20I match on July 25 at Harare Sports Club, Harare.

India secured a 7-wicket victory against Zimbabwe in the 1st T20I match and will be aiming for a win to seal the series with a win in the second match.

The Men in Blues and Chevrons have met on 15 occasions, where India secured 12 wins while Zimbabwe have 3 wins.

Zimbabwe won the toss and opted to bowl. Speaking at the toss, Sikandar Raza said, “We want to bowl first.

First reason being the winter wicket, as we know, it’s slightly spicier at the start, so hopefully we can make early inroads and then see what comes in the batting order later on.”

“The surface is certainly a lot better today than it was in the first game, so it may not be as spicy, but we know that in Harare, especially during winter, there will be a bit of spice at the start, and hopefully our seamers can make inroads. If they do, it’ll go a long way towards helping us stop them,” added Raza.

While speaking on today’s Zimbabwe cricket team playing 11, Raza said, “No.

We’re going to back the same boys. We’ve got the same side.”

Meanwhile, India captain Shreyas Iyer said, “We were going to bat first. I feel it looks a bit different. It’s not as tacky as it was in the first game. I feel the bounce will be consistent, and that’s what I’m hoping. But let’s see how it plays.”

“We just passed on the message to all the boys that it’s important to stay in the present and not be complacent because when you have such a comprehensive win, you tend to take things easily,” added Iyer.

“I think it’s essential for us to enjoy the moment as well as make sure that we play to the best of our abilities.

There is a lot of potential in the dressing room, and if they turn up today with a solid approach, then definitely the results will take care of themselves,” added Shreyas Iyer.

While speaking on today’s India cricket team playing 11, ” Iyer said, “We have one change – Yash Thakur comes in for Ashok Sharma.”

2026 ZIM vs IND 2nd T20I Playing 11

Zimbabwe Playing 11: Brian Bennett, Ben Curran, Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza(c), Ryan Burl, Wessly Madhevere, Tadiwanashe Marumani(w), Brad Evans, Newman Nyamhuri, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani

India Playing 11: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan(w), Shreyas Iyer(c), Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, Ravi Bishnoi, Prince Yadav, Yash Thakur, Mayank Yadav.