IND vs ZIM, 5th T20I | Playing 11 Prediction, Cricket Tips, Preview & Live Streaming

India has already clinched the series 3-1 (Twitter)

India is set to take on Zimbabwe in what promises to be an enthralling finale to their five-match T20I series on Sunday, July 14 at the Harare Sports Club.

With the series decisively in India's favour, the encounter is less about the outcome and more about Zimbabwe defending their honour on their home turf.

IND vs ZIM 5th T20I: Team Previews

India

India face a surprising 13-run victory in the first match, however, the youthful vigour of Shubman Gill’s captaincy has catalyzed a remarkable turnaround for India.

After their opening loss, they regrouped to claim victories in the next three matches with significant margins: 100 runs, 23 runs, and a notable 10-wicket win, respectively.

The fourth T20I was a showcase of India’s clinical execution; they dismantled Zimbabwe's total of 152/7 with ease.

Yashasvi Jaiswal’s explosive 93* off 53 balls complemented by Shubman Gill's fifty spearheaded India to an overwhelming 10-wicket victory, underlining their dominance with a statement chase.

The Men in Blue will look to extend their dominance and secure a win to end the series on a high.

Zimbabwe

On the other hand, Zimbabwe has found consistency elusive after their initial win. The batting lineup, which should be the backbone of their strategy, has been a tale of frequent collapses and missed opportunities.

Whether it be the faltering of the top order or the crumpling of the middle, the batsmen have not clicked as a cohesive unit.

Their bowling efforts have mirrored their batting woes—lacking the incisiveness needed to defend totals, as was glaringly evident in their inability to defend 153 in the last game which was chased by India in just 15.2 overs.

Despite promising starts from openers Wessly Madhevere and Tadiwanashe Marumani and a robust 46 off 28 by captain Sikandar Raza, the lack of a supporting cast has been their Achilles' heel.

The home side will look to come together as a unit and ensure that they play for their pride and conclude the series with a win.

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IND vs ZIM 5th T20I: Match Details & Live Streaming

IND vs ZIM 5th T20I: Harare Sports Club Pitch Report

The pitch at Harare has consistently favoured the batsmen, turning each match into a high-scoring affair. The conditions here demand that pacers exploit the early overs with the new ball, as the pitch tends to become more batsman-friendly as the game progresses. The spinners, who found little assistance in the previous game will be compelled to bowl with discipline and smart variations to contain the flow of runs.

IND vs ZIM 5th T20I: Probable Playing XIs

India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill (c), Abhishek Sharma, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sanju Samson (wk), Riyan Parag, Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Khaleel Ahmed, Tushar Deshpande

Zimbabwe: Wessly Madhevere, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Brian Bennett, Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza (c), Johnathan Campbell, Clive Madande (wk), Faraz Akram, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Tendai Chatara

IND vs ZIM 5th T20I: Fantoss Fantasy Tips

IND vs ZIM 5th T20I: Winner Prediction

Considering the overall team composition and their dominance in the series, India are clear favourites to win this clash.

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