ZIM vs IND Match Prediction & Betting Tips - Jul 14, 2024
India has won the T20 series against Zimbabwe in the most comprehensive manner possible. They chased down a par target of 156 with 10 wickets in hand thanks to some brilliant batting from Jaiswal and Gill. The final match is meaningless in the contest of the series, however, both Zimbabwe and India would like to use that match to learn more about their upcoming players.
Match Prediction and Cricket betting tips for Zimbabwe vs India 5th T20 2024.
ZIM vs IND Team Previews
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe made the most of a slightly weaker Indian bowling lineup as they ended up with a decent score of 156. Sikandar Raza was the standout batter for the team with a fantastic 46 which included three hits over the boundary. He did not have any great support from the other batters, though, and the lack of intent from their lineup was a bit baffling.
Brian Bennett had a shockingly poor time at the crease and without him contributing, Raza was always waging a lone battle.
This is the problem with the Zimbabwe batting lineup. It simply does not have the quality to be able to fight against India. None of the matches have seen any kind of fight from the Zimbabwe batters and we don't expect that to change.
The Zimbabwe bowling started the series with some promise but as the Indian team has gotten used to the conditions, they have also started to look more and more pedestrian. Zimbabwe just does not have the depth to challenge Indian consistently and it looks like the final match is going to down the same way.
Zimbabwe Playing 11
Wesley Madhevere, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Brian Bennett, Sikandar Raza, Johnathan Campbell, Dion Myers, Clive Madande, Faraz Akram, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Brandon Mavuta.
India
India has flexed its muscles after the upset in the first match and has seemed a completely different class compared to Zimbabwe. We saw just why Yashasvi Jaiswal is rated as the next big thing in Indian cricket. He smashed the bowling from the start and was relentless in his approach against all the bowlers.
He and Gill ended up remaining not out as India raced to 156. We don't think there is any doubt that India should be looking to change its batting lineup for the final match. This team is all about looking for the next best players in Indian cricket and that can only happen if the contenders get a chance to show what they can do.
We think India will have no choice but to make choices.
The bowling attack did undergo some changes for the fourth T20. It was great to see Abhishek Sharma and Shivam Dube bowl in the previous match. They played an excellent hand with the bowl although, we think they would love to get a chance with the bat as well!
India's personnel has not been tested in this series, after the first match, and the team should be able to dominate no matter what changes it makes.
India Playing 11
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Riyan Parag, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar, Tushar Deshpande, Ravi Bishnoi, Mukesh Kumar.
ZIM vs IND Toss Prediction
The team that wins the toss is going to want to bat first.
Read our guide on toss predictions to learn how we analyze and come up with our tips.
Pitch and Conditions
The conditions in Harare are excellent for cricket. There is no threat of rain for this match. As far as the pitch goes, it has remained quite slow in pace with low bounce on offer. There is nothing in it for the bowlers. The batters are able to dominate once they get their eyes in.
A par score is around 160. You can expect India to score at least 180 if it bats first.
ZIM vs IND Betting Tips
We are going to bet on India to win. There is just one team in this contest. You will not get any odds worth a look for this betting market and so it is best to look at the other markets that we have recommended.
Bet on India to win.
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India has shown a complete belief in its ability to clear the boundaries. It is this intent that is necessary for hitting sixes. India's batting is also far superior.
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