India vs Zimbabwe 1st T20I Pitch Report, How Will Surface in Harare Play?
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Following the crushing defeat in the first match against India, Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza expressed his displeasure with the pitch. Sikandar Raza also referred to the recent ODI series against Bangladesh. He said that the pitch was damp in that series as well, but in this match, the wicket had improved significantly when India batted.
'Not up to the standard': Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza blames pitch for India defeat
Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza criticised the pitch after his side's seven-wicket loss to India in the first T20I, saying early moisture made batting difficult and the surface became easier later. He hoped for fairer conditions in the next match. Raza also praised Wessly Madhevere and Tadiwanashe Marumani for helping Zimbabwe recover from 32/4 to post a competitive total.
Pitch not up to standard: Sikandar Raza after Zimbabwes loss to India in first T20I - The Tribune
"I thought during the Bangladesh ODI series, there was a lot of moisture, and it remained there for a long time. Whereas today, I thought the moisture was there for the first eight to ten or even 12 overs, and apart from that, when India came out to bat, the wicket was very true," he said.
India vs Zimbabwe 1st T20I Pitch Report, how will surface in Harare play?
India begin a three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe on July 23, seeking a turnaround after defeats in England and Ireland. With several senior players unavailable, the spotlight falls on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, while Zimbabwe look to capitalise on India's recent struggles. Check pitch report.
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