Harare Sports Club Pitch Report, Weather Report For IND Vs ZIM 2nd T20I, 2026

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Team India bagged their first victory under Shreyas Iyer's captaincy, taking an early lead in the three-match T20I series. The caravan stays in the Harare Sports Club for the second T20I between India and Zimbabwe, scheduled for Saturday (July 25).

In this previous fixture, the bowlers, especially India's upcoming crop of fast bowlers, had a great day at the office while bowling first. The Men in Blue unleashed two of the fastest bowlers in the country, with Mayank Yadav and Ashok Sharma sharing the new ball for India.

Although the debutant couldn't claim his maiden wicket in IND vs ZIM 1st T20I, Mayank and Prince Yadav were simply understanding. The two Delhiites bagged two wickets each, and gave bowled misery of a spell at Harare. 

As India restricted the Chevrons for 125/7, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi went big in the chase, smashing an electrifying fifty- his maiden in international cricket. Eventually, the target was chased down in just 13.2 overs. 

Ahead of the second T20I, we take a look at the Harare Sports Club pitch report and Harare’s weather report for the IND Vs ZIM match.

Harare Sports Club pitch report for IND Vs ZIM, 2nd T20I, 2026

Over the years, the conditions at the Harare Sports Club have been characterised by a dual-paced pitch, with faster bowlers having the edge over everyone else. That said, if a batter spends time in the middle, he will get value for the shot-making. 

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The average score while batting first at the Harare Sports Club is 158, while the second innings score is 136.40, but the conditions in the IND vs ZIM 1st T20I suggested a different tale. Historically, teams batting first have won more than the chasing side. 

The average run rate across innings at the venue is 7.75. The faster bowlers have had more success at Harare, taking 59.15% of the 950 wickets fallen, while the spinners have taken just 33.05% of the wickets. 

Harare weather report for IND Vs ZIM, 2nd T20I, 2026

(Source: Accuweather)

According to Accuweather, the Harare weather for Saturday will a treat to contest the IND Vs ZIM 2nd T20I, with the average temperature around 23 degrees. There is literally a one per cent chance on rain, but there would a 28% cloud cover at Harare Sports Club, making the conditions spicer for the faster bowlers. 

Moreover, the wind at the stadium will blow from South to East at 15 kilometres per hour on Saturday (July 25).

Conclusion

As was evident in the previous game, batting is tougher for the team batting first; thus, the captain winning the toss will look to bowl first. That said, if you spend time in the middle, stroke-playing will get easier. 

Lastly, expect a great day for cricket, with just a 1% probability of precipitation for the day during the IND vs ZIM 2nd T20I. 

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