IND vs ZIM: Five batters you must have in your Dream11 team

The five-match IND vs ZIM T20I series will get underway on July 6 at Harare Sports Club.

It is time for bilateral cricket. The ICC T20 World Cup 2024 has ended and Team India have become the new World T20 champions. Meanwhile, a second-string Indian side have reached Zimbabwe for a five-match T20I series. The two teams will take on each other in the first match on July 6 at Harare Sports Club.

Shubman Gill will lead India, whereas Sikandar Raza will captain the hosts. This is expected to be a good battle because India have given chances to the youngsters who did well in IPL 2024, while Zimbabwe also have some brilliant young talent coming up. Both teams are heavily dependent on their batting units. Hence, we will talk about five batters from either side who you must pick in your Dream11 team for the IND vs ZIM series.

Here are five batters you must have in your Dream11 team during the IND vs ZIM series:

5. Brian Bennett

The 20-year-old opener for Zimbabwe Brian Bennett is a good player to have in your side. He was the top scorer for Zimbabwe in the last T20I series against Bangladesh. He is a pretty good batter who plays at the top and is someone who is always looking to up the ante.

Bennett can make some good scores and in home conditions he will be effective. Adding to that, he also bowls a bit and adds value in both departments.

4. Ruturaj Gaikwad

Ruturaj Gaikwad is one of the most improved cricketers in the last couple of years. He has been a run machine wherever he plays. He ended IPL 2024 as the second-highest run scorer. Gaikwad scored 583 runs at an average of 53 and a strike rate of 141.16.

He can play as an anchor and also has different gears to his batting. Among the current lot, Gaikwad is a bankable batter who can score in any situation.

3. Riyan Parag

Riyan Parag will certainly have an important role in the IND vs ZIM series. India have picked four openers in the squad and Parag is one of the established middle-order batters in the team. So, he is likely to play all the games.

Riyan has been in incredible form, which he showed in IPL 2024 for Rajasthan Royals. With 573 runs, he finished as the third-highest run scorer in the tournament. He will also bowl and can give you important points with the bat for your Dream11 team. With form on his side, he will be an important batter during the IND vs ZIM series.

2. Sikandar Raza

Sikandar Raza will lead Zimbabwe in this series. He is their most experienced player, with almost 2000 T20I runs. All the onus will be on his shoulders. He can play spin and pace well and his wicket will be huge for the Indian bowlers.

With all his experience, Raza is expected to make an impact for the hosts. That is why it is important to pick him in your Dream11 team for the IND vs ZIM series.

1. Shubman Gill

Shubman Gill is the most established batter in the Indian side. He has proved himself in the last year or so and has performed against all kinds of opposition.

Gill has been in good form as well and had a decent IPL 2024. That’s why it’s important for Zimbabwe to get him out early. Because he is consistent with the bat.

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