Ahead of the IND vs ZIM T20 series, Shubman Gill is set to lead a young Indian team against Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club. Following the retirements of key players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravindra Jadeja post-India’s 2024 ICC T20 World Cup win, this series presents an opportunity for emerging talents to shine. Zimbabwe, looking to upset the odds, will host all five matches at the Harare Sports Club.
Harare Sports Club Pitch Report
The Harare Sports Club pitch offers an excellent playing surface for cricket, benefiting both bowlers and batsmen equally. Known for its hard surface and consistent bounce, batsmen find it conducive as the ball comes onto the bat smoothly. Meanwhile, bowlers, especially spinners, can exploit the pitch’s tendency to offer grip and turn, particularly effective during the middle overs of the game.
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Harare Sports Club T20 Stats
Harare Sports Club has hosted 44 T20 matches, with the team batting first winning 25 times and the chasing team prevailing in 19 matches. The highest team score recorded at this venue is 229, while the lowest is 90. On average, teams score around 165 runs per innings at this ground.