ZIM vs IND 2nd T20I: Date, time, where to watch on July 25
Synopsis
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's record-breaking 18-ball fifty — the fastest by the youngest player in men's international cricket — set the tone for India's 7-wicket series-opener win. Now Shreyas Iyer's side heads into the 2nd T20I at Harare on 25 July with a chance to seal the series and erase the memory of defeats to Ireland and England in one swift Saturday afternoon.
Key Takeaways
India face Zimbabwe in the 2nd T20I at Harare Sports Club on 25 July at 4:30 PM IST .
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed an 18-ball fifty in the opener — the youngest half-centurion in men's international cricket.
Mayank Yadav took 2 for 18 as Zimbabwe were restricted to 125 for 7 ; India won by 7 wickets .
The venue sits at 1,400 metres altitude; longest boundary is 81 metres , favouring high-scoring play.
Live broadcast on Unite8 Sports ; live stream on the FanCode app and website.
The third and final T20I is also scheduled at Harare Sports Club on 26 July .
Shreyas Iyer's India will look to clinch the three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe when the two sides meet in the 2nd T20I at the Harare Sports Club on Saturday, 25 July, with the first ball scheduled for 4:30 PM IST. A win would give India an unassailable 2-0 lead, setting up a potential series sweep on Sunday.
India's Commanding Series Opener
India entered the fixture on the back of a seven-wicket victory in the series opener on Thursday, 24 July, recovering sharply after back-to-back series defeats to Ireland and England. The win was headlined by teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who blazed a record-breaking 18-ball fifty — the fastest half-century by the youngest player in men's international cricket history. Returning pacer Mayank Yadav complemented that effort with a sharp 2 for 18, keeping Zimbabwe to a modest 125 for 7.
Harare Sports Club: Conditions and Pitch Profile
The Harare Sports Club sits at an altitude of nearly 1,400 metres, where the thin air allows mishits and aerial shots to carry farther than at sea-level venues. The shortest boundary runs to the third-man region, while the longest extends to 81 metres towards wide long-off and cover. Square boundaries measure 76 metres and 72 metres respectively. Unusually warm winter conditions are forecast again, with temperatures expected to hover between 22 and 24 degrees Celsius — conditions that typically favour high-scoring cricket.
Where to Watch: Broadcast and Live-Stream Details
The 2nd T20I will be broadcast live on Unite8 Sports channels. Fans can also follow the action via the FanCode app and website, which will carry the official live stream. The third and final match of the series is also scheduled at the same venue on Sunday, 26 July.
Full Squads
Zimbabwe: Sikandar Raza (Captain), Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Tanaka Chivanga, Ben Curran, Brad Evans, Wessly Madhevere, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava, Newman Nyamhuri, Innocent Kaia, Tafadzwa Tsiga.
India: Shreyas Iyer (Captain), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma (Vice-captain), Ishan Kishan (wk), Shivam Dube, Suryansh Shedge, Rinku Singh, Harsh Dubey, Ravi Bishnoi, Prince Yadav, Yash Thakur, Ashok Sharma, Mayank Yadav, Prabhsimran Singh (wk).
With the series on the line and momentum firmly with India, Saturday's contest doubles as a confidence-building exercise for a young squad finding its feet in the shortest format after a turbulent tour of Europe.
Point of View
But the context matters: Zimbabwe are not Ireland or England, and a series win here will flatter a squad that struggled badly on the recent European leg. The real story is Vaibhav Sooryavanshi — an 18-ball fifty at this level, at his age, is not a fluke, but one landmark innings does not settle questions about India's T20I batting depth or their ability to defend totals under pressure. The selectors will be watching whether the rest of this young squad can back up one exceptional performance with consistency across two more matches.
NationPress
24 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the India vs Zimbabwe 2nd T20I being played?
The 2nd T20I between India and Zimbabwe is scheduled for Saturday, 25 July, at the Harare Sports Club in Harare, with the match starting at 4:30 PM IST.
Where can I watch the India vs Zimbabwe 2nd T20I live?
The match will be broadcast live on Unite8 Sports channels. Fans can also stream it live on the FanCode app and website.
What happened in the 1st T20I between India and Zimbabwe?
India won the series opener by 7 wickets, restricting Zimbabwe to 125 for 7. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hit a record 18-ball fifty — the fastest half-century by the youngest player in men's international cricket — while Mayank Yadav claimed 2 for 18.
Who is captaining India in the Zimbabwe T20I series?
Shreyas Iyer is captaining India in the three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe, with Tilak Varma serving as vice-captain.
How does the Harare Sports Club pitch play in T20Is?
Harare Sports Club sits at nearly 1,400 metres altitude, meaning the ball travels farther through the thin air. The longest boundary is 81 metres, but conditions generally favour batters, as seen when Zimbabwe could only manage 125 for 7 despite the pitch profile.
