Pitch Report and Ground Stats of Harare Sports Club, Harare for IND vs ZIM 2nd T20I

India will lock horns with Zimbabwe in the 2nd T20I of the five-match series on Sunday, July 7 at Harare Sports Club, Harare. 

Overview

Zimbabwe upset team India by 13 runs in the first T20I of the five-match series to take a 1–0 lead. It was a low-scoring thriller in which Zimbabwe put 115 runs on the board after being put to bat first, while India were bowled out for just 102 runs.

IND vs ZIM: Harare Sports Club Pitch Report

For the second India vs Zimbabwe T20I, the pitch at Harare Sports Club is expected to behave similarly. Initially, the surface will be conducive for batting, allowing players to play their shots freely.

However, as the game progresses, the pitch is likely to slow down, making run-scoring more challenging. Fast bowlers will benefit from the early cracks, while spinners will come into play as the match wears on. Effective use of variations and spin will be crucial in the latter stages of the game.

Harare Sports Club Ground Stats

• Matches Won Batting First: 23 
• Matches Won Batting Second: 18 
• Matches with No Result: 0 
• Highest Individual Innings: 172 by Aaron Finch 
• Best Bowling: 5/20 by Mosaddek Hossain 
• Highest Team Innings:  229/2 by Australia 
• Lowest Team Innings: 99 by Pakistan