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Ind vs Zim 3rd T20I- India eye winning momentum as trio of Sanju, Jaiswal and Dube arrives

Wednesday, 10-Jul-2024, 05:22 AM
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India are gearing up to take on Zimbabwe in the crucial third T20I of their five-match series on Wednesday at Harare Sports Club, Harare. The series stands at an exciting 1-1 tie, with Zimbabwe stunning India by clinching a victory in the first game. India, however, bounced back in the second match to level the series. 

Both teams are now looking to gain an advantage in this pivotal encounter. India will be aiming to continue their winning momentum, while Zimbabwe will be keen to capitalize on their early success and pull ahead in the series. Heading into the third match, India’s lineup will be strengthened by the return of trio Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shivam Dube.

There is likelihood that Sanju Samson will be replacing Dhruv Jurel in the XI to take over wicketkeeping duties. Sai Sudharsan is expected to make way for Yashasvi Jaiswal while Shivam Dube is expected to replace Riyan Parag. India will now be hoping to take early lead in the series by winning the third match. 

India probable XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill (C), Abhishek Sharma, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sanju Samson (WK), Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bisnnoi, Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar.

ZIM probable XI: Wessly Madhevere, Innocent Kaia, Brian Bennett , Sikandar Raza (c), Dion Myers, Johnathan Campbell, Clive Madande (wk), Wellington Masakadza, Luke Jongwe, Blessing Muzarabani, Tendai Chatara

 

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