The first match of the three-match ODI series between India and Zimbabwe is being played at Harare Sports Club. India captain KL Rahul has won the toss and decided to bowl first.
After 6 years both the teams are clashing against each other. Earlier on June 15, 2016, the match between the two teams was played. The Indian team has gone on the tour without its senior players. At the same time, a few days before the start of the series, KL Rahul was made the captain in place of Shikhar Dhawan, making a big change. In such a situation, the young players also have a chance to prove themselves in this series.
The bowlers can get help in the first hour of play on the Harare Sports Club pitch.
The bowlers can get help in the first hour of play on the Harare Sports Club pitch.
Playing-11 of both the teams
India: KL Rahul (capt), Shikhar Dhawan, Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan, Sanju Samson (wk), Deepak Hooda, Axar Patel, Deepak Chahar, Kuldeep Yadav, Pranandik Krishna and Mohammad Siraj
Zimbabwe: Tadiwanashe Marumani, Innocent Kaiya, Shaun Williams, Wesley Madhevere, Sikandar Raza, Regis Chakabwa (c & wk), Ryan Burl, Luke Jongwe, Brad Evans, Victor Nyuchi, Richard Nagrawa
Ishan Kishan and KL Rahul practice at Harare Sports Club before the match.
Team India has not lost since 25 years
India have not lost a series in Zimbabwe since 1997. During this, he has defeated the host team four times. In 1998, the India team went to Zimbabwe for the third time. Then he won the three-match series 2-1. After this the Indian team went to Zimbabwe in 2013. Then toured in 2015 and 2016 and came back winning each time. All eyes will be on the performance of KL Rahul, who is making a comeback from injury, in the first ODI.
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