IND vs ZIM, 3rd T20I 2026 Toss Report and Playing XIs Live Update: India Opt To Bat; Ashok Sharma, Suryansh Shedge Included in Line-Up
Leading the three-match series 2-0 following comfortable victories in the opening two fixtures, the Indian team management introduced changes to starting XI, bringing fast bowler Ashok Sharma and all-rounder Suryansh Shedge into the matchday setup.
India captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bat first against Zimbabwe in the IND vs ZIM 3rd T20I 2026 at the Harare Sports Club on Sunday, 26 July 2026. Leading the three-match series 2-0 following comfortable victories in the opening two fixtures, the Indian team management introduced changes to starting XI, bringing fast bowler Ashok Sharma and all-rounder Suryansh Shedge into the matchday setup. Harare Weather Forecast and Rain Chances for India vs Zimbabwe 3rd T20I 2026.
The team management opted to reshuffle the playing combination following a minor injury concern to pacer Prince Yadav, who picked up a hamstring strain during Saturday's match, while dropping Shivam Dube, who has been a constant in the XI since ICC T20 World Cup 2026. Mumbai all-rounder Shedge comes into the middle order, offering additional depth with both bat and ball as a like-for-like replacement.
For Zimbabwe, Sikandar Raza confirmed that the hosts are making one forced change bringing in Wellington Masakadza for Richard Ngarava, who is battling for a niggle.Jasprit Bumrah’s Fitness Under Focus Ahead Of India Squad Selection For IND vs SL 2026 Test Series: Report.
Playing XIs
India: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Tilak Varma, Suryansh Shedge, Rinku Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Ashok Sharma, Yash Thakur, Mayank Yadav
Zimbabwe: Brian Bennett, Ben Curran, Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Wessly Madhevere, Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Brad Evans, Newman Nyamhuri, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani
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