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India eye series win as Yash Thakur debuts in 2nd T20I against Zimbabwe

Published July 25, 2026 at 10:32 AM UTC

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India take on Zimbabwe in the second T20I of the five-match series in Harare on Saturday, with the visitors looking to seal an early series win. Fast bowler Yash Thakur is set to make his international debut, adding a new dimension to India's pace attack. India won the opening match by 13 runs, and a victory today would give them an unassailable 2-0 lead. Zimbabwe, led by Sikandar Raza, will be eager to level the series after a fighting performance in the first game. The match is being played at the Harare Sports Club, a venue known for its batting-friendly pitch. India's batting lineup, featuring Shreyas Iyer and Ruturaj Gaikwad, will aim to build on the momentum from the first T20I. For Zimbabwe, openers Wessly Madhevere and Brian Bennett hold the key to putting pressure on the Indian bowlers. Thakur's inclusion gives India an extra pace option, and his ability to bowl yorkers at the death could be crucial. The toss is expected to be crucial, as chasing teams have had success here.