ZIMBABWE VS INDIA: 1st ODI | TODAY'S CRICKET MATCH PREDICTION AND TOP FANTASY PICKS

Zimbabwe will take on India in the first ODI of the 3-match series at the Harare Sports Club on Thursday morning. 

Zimbabwe beat Bangladesh by a margin of 2-1 in their last ODI series at home thanks to some impressive performances from the batters. The likes of I. Kaia, S. Raza and skipper R. Chakabva will be the key for the hosts in this series.

The India cricket team come into this series after back-to-back ODI series wins against England (2-1) and West Indies (3-0). KL Rahul will be leading the squad and will be supported by the likes of S. Dhawan and S. Gill in the batting department.

ZIM vs IND Match Details

• Match: Zimbabwe vs India 1st ODI
• Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare
• Date & Time: Aug 18, 2022, at 12:45 PM IST
• Live Streaming: Sony Sports Channels and SonyLIV App

ZIMBABWE VS INDIA 1st ODI PROBABLE PLAYING XIs

Zimbabwe

T. Marumani, I. Kaia, S. Wiiliams, S. Raza, W. Madhevere, R. Chakabva (C & WK), R. Burl, L. Jongwe, B. Evans, V. Nyauchi, R. Ngarava

India

S. Dhawan, S. Gill, I. Kishan, KL Rahul (C), D. Hooda, S. Samson (WK), A. Patel, D. Chahar, M. Siraj, K. Yadav, P. Krishna

India vs Zimbabwe ODI Head-to-head Record

Zim vs Ind 1st ODI Pitch Report

The surface at the Harare Sports Club was batting-friendly in all three ODIs against Bangladesh. There will be something for the pace bowlers in the morning because of the early start. The average 1st innings score in the last 9 ODIs played at this venue is 255 runs.

Weather Report

It is expected to be sunny and pleasant with a high of 27°C on Thursday.

Zim vs Ind 1st ODI Toss Record

The last series against Bangladesh saw scores of 303 and 290 chased down successfully at this ground. In recent times, teams batting second have won 6 of the last 9 ODI matches here. 

TOP FANTASY PICKS for Ind vs Zim 1st ODI Match Fantasy Cricket

Zimbabwe Team

India Team

Ind vs Zim 1st ODI Match Howzat Fantasy Cricket Team 

• Wicketkeeper: S. Samson
• Batters: S. Dhawan, S. Gill, I. Kaia, KL. Rahul
• All-rounders: S. Raza, A. Patel, W. Madhevere
• Bowlers: M. Siraj, L. Jongwe, K. Yadav 
• Captain: S. Gill/A. Patel
• Vice Captain: S. Raza/W. Madhevere

IND vs ZIM 1st ODI – HOWZAT Fantasy Cricket Team

NOTE: The Howzat team above is just a suggestion. You can select your own team and play all the fantasy cricket matches of the India Tour of Zimbabwe 2022. Also, don’t forget to make any necessary changes to your team once the playing 11 is announced by each team (30 minutes before the start of the match).

Download your favorite Howzat fantasy app and select your own team!