India seeks series win over Zimbabwe in Harare, July 25

India will aim to clinch their three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe when the teams meet for the second contest at Harare Sports Club on Saturday, July 25, 2026. The visitors hold a 1-0 lead following a comprehensive seven-wicket victory in the opener on Thursday, July 23, and a win today would secure an unassailable series advantage.

The first match was a dominant display by India. After winning the toss and electing to field, fast bowler Mayank Yadav struck with the very first delivery, dismissing Brian Bennett for a duck. Yadav, returning from a long injury layoff, finished with two wickets for 18 runs and was named Player of the Match. Supported by Prince Yadav, who took two for 19, India restricted Zimbabwe to 125 for seven. Only Wesley Madhevere, with 39, and Ryan Burl offered notable resistance for the hosts.

India’s chase was swift, completed in just 13.2 overs. The standout performance came from 15-year-old opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who smashed a half-century off only 19 balls, becoming the youngest player ever to score an international T20I fifty. Wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan contributed a fluent 35, while captain Shreyas Iyer anchored the innings with an...