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India Wins Toss, Opts To Bat In 3rd T20I Against Zimbabwe

India captain Shreyas Iyer wins toss, chooses to bat. Ashok Sharma replaces injured Prince Yadav.

Mumbai Alert · Sports Desk
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Sports Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Sun, 26 July 2026 at 04:05 pm
India Wins Toss, Opts To Bat In 3rd T20I Against Zimbabwe

India captain Shreyas Iyer has won the toss and opted to bat first in the third and final T20I game against Zimbabwe in Harare on Sunday.

With the series already in the bag, India made two changes to their playing XI, bringing in Ashok Sharma and Suryansh Shedge in place of Shivam Dube and injured Prince Yadav.

Shreyas Iyer announced the changes at the toss, saying that Prince Yadav is out and Ashok Sharma will replace him, while Suryansh Shedge will come in for Shivam Dube.

The Zimbabwe Playing XI consists of Brian Bennett, Ben Curran, Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Wessly Madhevere, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Brad Evans, Newman Nyamhuri, Wellington Masakadza, and Blessing Muzarabani.

On the other hand, the India Playing XI features Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Suryansh Shedge, Ravi Bishnoi, Yash Thakur, Mayank Yadav, and Ashok Sharma.

India has already dominated the series with back-to-back wins in the first two games, outclassing Zimbabwe with both bat and ball.

Despite having a relatively inexperienced bowling attack, India has managed to keep the Zimbabwe batters in check, while their own batters have performed well despite difficult conditions.

The third T20I will be a chance for India to experiment with their lineup and give some of their younger players a chance to showcase their skills.

The match is expected to be an exciting one, with both teams looking to end the series on a high note.

In the end, India's decision to bat first will be crucial in determining the outcome of the match.

The series has been a successful one for India so far, and they will be looking to carry this momentum forward in their future matches.

The Indian team's performance in the series has been impressive, and they will be looking to build on this success in the coming days.

The match between India and Zimbabwe is a great opportunity for cricket fans to watch some exciting cricket and see the young players in action.

The outcome of the match will be interesting to see, and it will be a great way to end the series.

Frequently asked questions

Who won the toss in the 3rd T20I between India and Zimbabwe?

India captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss.

Who replaced injured Prince Yadav in the India Playing XI?

Ashok Sharma replaced injured Prince Yadav.

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